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First Catholic pedophile cover-up trial starts in U.S.
Net - The first Catholic priest in the United States to be charged with covering up his subordinates' sexual abuse of children arrived in court Monday, March 26 for a landmark trial in Philadelphia, AFP reported. Prosecutors are targeting Monsignor
Updated: 03/26/2012 12:52P
2013 POLLS BIG FACTOR IN IMPEACH CASE / PULSE ASIA POLLS MAY LEAD TO MISTRIAL
Santiago, who will join the International Criminal Court after the trial, said the midterm elections next year would be a factor in deciding the Corona case, especially among senators seeking reelection. “Absolutely. I'm sure it's going to take place,”
Updated: 03/26/2012 12:41P
U.S. Supreme Court takes up health care case
“Congress has nowhere used the term 'tax,' ” noted Justice Stephen Breyer. “It's a penalty.” Justice Sonia Sotomayor agreed that “Congress has not denominated it as a tax, it has denominated it as a penalty.” Justice Antonin Scalia noted that “there's
Updated: 03/26/2012 12:39P
BC government gives special prosecutor power to charge in polygamy case
Peter Wilson was appointed by the province's criminal justice branch earlier this year to examine possible charges related to the movement of teen brides across the US border to marry much older men. At the time, Wilson was not given the mandate to
Updated: 03/26/2012 12:36P
Bobby Lee English pleads guilty to second-degree murder
This was English's second trial. He was convicted of first-degree murder at his first trial in 2007. The North Carolina Court of Appeals ordered a new trial in 2008 when it found the trial court improperly deprived English of his right to make a final
Updated: 03/26/2012 12:34P
Judge Kuhl to Seek Assistant Presiding Judge Nod
“These are tough times and I believe I can provide the leadership needed to preserve the excellence of our Court – the best and the largest trial Court in the country,” Kuhl wrote. Sounding many of the same themes that Judge Dan Oki set forth in his
Updated: 03/26/2012 12:33P
First Catholic pedophile cover-up trial opens
The first Catholic priest in the United States to be charged with covering up his subordinates' sexual abuse of children arrived in court Monday for a landmark trial in Philadelphia. Prosecutors are targeting Monsignor William Lynn for allegedly
Updated: 03/26/2012 12:31P
Delhi court dismisses godman's plea to drop MCOCA charges
By IANS, New Delhi : The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed a plea by 'godman' Shiv Murat Dwivedi, accused of running a prostitution ring in south Delhi, seeking to drop the case under MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) against him.
Updated: 03/26/2012 12:28P
Indiana Supreme Court back to work with new leader
Lake County Judge John Pera said Dickson has led efforts to reform jury service, improve court technology and better the relationship between trial court judges and the appellate courts. “I know that under his leadership the court is going to be held
Updated: 03/26/2012 12:28P
Analysis - What is next for plea bargaining
"The Supreme Court is finally catching on to just what percentage of criminal justice is dispensed through plea bargaining," said American University law Professor Stephen Vladeck. "The Court may be late to the party, but it is arriving in style.
Updated: 03/26/2012 12:22P
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