Latest Trial Court News

No pushback in Norberg's attempt to withdraw pleas
The state medical licensing board has indefinitely suspended Jon Norberg, an orthopedic surgeon, from practicing medicine, citing his administration of Propofol to his wife. In an agreement approved Friday by the board, Alonna Noberg, a pediatrician,
Updated: 03/24/2012 08:58A

Prosecution case against MFL leaders 'shaky'
The trial opened at the Bulawayo High Court Monday before Justice Nicholas Ndou. Our Bulawayo correspondent Lionel Saungweme told us evidence produced in court so far by state witnesses makes the prosecution case shaky and inconsistent.
Updated: 03/24/2012 08:46A

Twice acquitted, now it's triple jeopardy
The Crown, however, used NSW's controversial double jeopardy laws, introduced in 2006, to have the verdict quashed. Mr Leung then faced court on a manslaughter charge last April, but became the first person in Australian legal history to be acquitted
Updated: 03/24/2012 08:45A

WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, SportsGA SUPCO: Tift Co. killer could get new
In a 5-to-2 decision, the Georgia Supreme Court has determined that a man convicted of murder in Tift County deserves a hearing on whether certain evidence was properly admitted at trial. And if it was not properly admitted, he deserves a new trial.
Updated: 03/24/2012 08:13A

Wilcox CSC trial is delayed until April 10
Branch County Circuit Court Judge Bill O'Grady continued the trial until April 10, the first date on the calendar available. “This is something I have never heard of before, but it is a necessity,” said O'Grady. The judge asked the jury if they would
Updated: 03/24/2012 08:11A

Appellate court reinstates Falls woman's damage suit
After three days of testimony in March 2011, Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas granted a defense motion to throw out Harris' case. The Appellate Division of State Supreme Court ruled Friday that Farkas shouldn't have done that.
Updated: 03/24/2012 08:09A

Appellate court reinstates Falls woman's damage suit
After three days of testimony in March 2011, Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas granted a defense motion to throw out Harris' case. The Appellate Division of State Supreme Court ruled Friday that Farkas shouldn't have done that.
Updated: 03/24/2012 08:09A

JUDGE LIMITS INFO TO DEFENDANTS IN PALILLOS CASE
SAN DIEGO — A Superior Court judge decided Friday to further limit the dissemination of information to defendants charged in a case involving cartel-style murders and kidnappings, citing witness safety as a top concern. Judge John Einhorn made the
Updated: 03/24/2012 08:01A

Commenting on the 'evidence:' They all do it
Seems just about anyone gets to have his or her say in the trial of impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona. But should everyone get away with just running their mouths off or publishing commentary as “news”— or worse, as “evidence”?
Updated: 03/24/2012 07:44A

Three indicted in probation hiring investigation
The indictment says one of the candidates in May 2008 was sponsored for employment by the Senate president as a probation officer at the Plymouth District Court. Another candidate hired at the same time and also sponsored by the Senate president was an
Updated: 03/24/2012 07:19A