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Guilty plea in assault case where victim has since died
John Tyrone (TJ) Power, 36, had entered a not guilty plea when the case was called in provincial court in Corner Brook in January and a trial date was set for Monday. At the time the trial date was set, the defence did indicate it was in discussions
Updated: 04/03/2012 06:05A
The Supreme Court should be televised
Already the radio and television airwaves, the Internet, newspaper accounts and commentary are filled with descriptions of the exchanges between the lawyers arguing pro and con before the justices who will decide the fate of the controversial law.
Updated: 04/03/2012 06:01A
Teacher in court on sodomy rap
However, trial could not proceed because one key witness present in court was reportedly unwell. The accused was arrested last month and was released on police bond. Mr Chisha adjourned the case to May 14, this year. The heavily-bearded teacher was
Updated: 04/03/2012 05:55A
Defrocked Pinoy priest ordered extradited to US for sex abuse raps
In a decision penned by Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, the CA upheld a December 2010 order of the Manila Regional Trial Court to extradite Sayasaya. The Manila court earlier granted a request made by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf
Updated: 04/03/2012 05:41A
Pinoy ex-priest ordered extradited to US for sex abuse raps
In a 23-page decision penned by Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, the CA's Fifth Division upheld a December 2010 order of the Manila Regional Trial Court to extradite Sayasaya. Concurring with the ruling were CA Presiding Justice Andres Reyes Jr.
Updated: 04/03/2012 05:41A
Developments with the Melsonby murder case.
The Court of Appeal will now hear new evidence in the case on May the 15th. The appeal into the conviction of Robin Garbutt for the murder of his postmistress wife, Diana, has been fixed for May 15. The Court of Appeal in London will hear new evidence
Updated: 04/03/2012 05:39A
Aarushi murder case: Allahabad HC issues notice to Rajesh Talwar
Justice Bala Krishna Narayana passed the order on an appeal filed by the CBI challenging the order of a special CBI court at Ghaziabad dated March 14, 2012, whereby the bail of Talwar had been extended. Talwar along with his wife Nupur is facing trial
Updated: 04/03/2012 05:35A
CA upholds conviction of 'pyramiding queen'
In a 21-page Decision penned by Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao, the appellate court's Special 15th Division affirmed with modification the penalty meted upon Baladjay and co-accused Robella de Guzman who were slapped with estafa charges before the
Updated: 04/03/2012 05:30A
Google responsible for misleading search ads, Australian court says
In an appeal made by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Australian Full Federal Court said Google's conduct was in breach of section 52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974. In the case, the ACCC said that when a user searches
Updated: 04/03/2012 05:28A
Washington Supreme Court: independent duty rule doesn't bar contractor's tort
However, the court granted summary judgment dismissing the fraud and intentional interference claims as being barred bythe economic loss rule. The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision. The Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of the
Updated: 04/03/2012 05:28A
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