Latest Trial Court News
Modi loses libel case, has to pay $794000 to Cairns
Bean granted Modi permission to appeal over the amount of damages but refused permission on the issue of liability, although Modi's lawyers are set to go to the Court of Appeal directly on that point. Cairns sued over an “unequivocal allegation” of
Updated: 03/26/2012 06:07P
Turkish ex-military chief goes on trial
The court, sitting in the Silivri high security prison complex, underlined the fall of the military by denying General Ilker Basbug's opening appeal to have his case considered by the Supreme Court. Basbug, chief of staff from 2008 to 2010,
Updated: 03/26/2012 06:04P
Kansas man to stand trial in slaying of girl, 14
Several prospective jurors acknowledged they had opinions about the case but assured the court they could make a decision based on the evidence presented. One would-be juror who said she believed Longoria was guilty asked attorneys: "How will I know I
Updated: 03/26/2012 06:00P
Virginia AG Ken Cuccinelli Joins FRC Action's Webcast on Obamacare at U.S.
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will join Family Research Council Action (FRC Action) for a special webcast program entitled "On Trial: Freedom vs. Government Healthcare" on Tuesday,
Updated: 03/26/2012 05:55P
Gov. Brian Sandoval appoints Reno lawyer Scott Freemen to seat on Washoe
Brian Sandoval on Monday appointed well-known Reno lawyer Scott Freeman to the seat in Washoe District Court left empty with the death of Judge Robert Perry. “I am proud to appoint Scott to the bench,” Sandoval said in a statement.
Updated: 03/26/2012 05:47P
Former US Rep. Jefferson loses appeal on bribery convictions
Jefferson after his sentencing at US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia By Terry Baynes (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Monday upheld most of the convictions against former US Rep. William Jefferson on multiple charges of
Updated: 03/26/2012 05:46P
Rotorua policeman denies attacking driver
Constable David Mear, 44, is on trial in Rotorua District Court where he denies wounding with intent to injure and assault with a weapon. It's alleged the offending occurred in Rotorua in the early hours of August 28, 2010.
Updated: 03/26/2012 05:43P
Is compulsory health insurance unconstitutional?
achievement on trial. In a particularly American expression of democracy, the Affordable Care Act, or what opponents call “Obamacare” is not being put before the electorate. Instead, the President's reform of healthcare is before the Supreme Court.
Updated: 03/26/2012 05:43P
Court upholds Blankenburg convictions
Blankenburg, who was sentenced to 21 to 27 years in prison, appealed his convictions to the 12th District Court of Appeals in Middletown, challenging the indictments as faulty. He also claimed the trial judge incorrectly permitted some of the
Updated: 03/26/2012 05:37P
Court upholds Blankenburg convictions
Blankenburg, who was sentenced to 21 to 27 years in prison, appealed his convictions to the 12th District Court of Appeals in Middletown, challenging the indictments as faulty. He also claimed the trial judge incorrectly permitted some of the
Updated: 03/26/2012 05:37P