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Supreme Court justices hear, but don't rule on, 1983 Vero Beach murder case
McClain based his argument on the US Supreme Court's ruling this year in the Martinez vs. Ryan case, which he said found that a defendant has to have an effective attorney in the appeal process to show ineffective counsel at trial.
Updated: 04/04/2012 07:36P
JJ murder accused stays behind bars
The Auckland man accused of murdering two-year-old JJ Lawrence will stay behind bars until May, when he will appear in the High Court. Joel Loffley, 29, made a brief appearance at Auckland District Court via video link this morning.
Updated: 04/04/2012 07:31P
CBS 3 Springfield - WSHMBomb plotter on NYC terror trial witness list
It had originally been omitted from a court filing in the case of Adis Medunjanin. Medunjanin has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he went to Afghanistan with Zazi and Ahmedzay in 2008 to join the Taliban and fight US soldiers.
Updated: 04/04/2012 07:30P
5 ex-cops sentenced in Katrina case
"These through-the-looking-glass plea deals that tied the hands of this court ... are an affront to the court and a disservice to the community," Engelhardt said. The judge also questioned the credibility of the officers who pleaded guilty and
Updated: 04/04/2012 07:28P
5 ex-cops sentenced in Katrina case
"These through-the-looking-glass plea deals that tied the hands of this court ... are an affront to the court and a disservice to the community," Engelhardt said. The judge also questioned the credibility of the officers who pleaded guilty and
Updated: 04/04/2012 07:28P
Death penalty trial of five 9/11 suspects to resume at Guantanamo
"In the meantime, we have to ensure that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others who are accused of these heinous crimes are brought to justice. And a procedure is now under way to ensure that that happens." The decision drew a rebuke from the American Civil
Updated: 04/04/2012 07:27P
Youth on trial for robbery and assault of autistic teen
An autistic teenager was allegedly beaten, robbed and indecently assaulted by youths known to him through Facebook, the High Court in Belfast has heard. He was punched, kicked and threatened along with another boy on the Lagan Bridge, prosecutors said.
Updated: 04/04/2012 07:27P
Youth on trial for robbery and assault of autistic teen
An autistic teenager was allegedly beaten, robbed and indecently assaulted by youths known to him through Facebook, the High Court in Belfast has heard. He was punched, kicked and threatened along with another boy on the Lagan Bridge, prosecutors said.
Updated: 04/04/2012 07:27P
Jurors To Ask Witnesses Questions in Trials
Lawyers and judges aren't the only ones who can question a witness in court, soon the jury can too. Starting in July, jurors can submit questions for witnesses. But, not all of them will actually be used. State Supreme Court Justice, Thomas Kilbride,
Updated: 04/04/2012 07:25P
US charges 9/11 mastermind and four others
President Barack Obama initially sought to hold a trial for Mohammed and his four accused accomplices in a civilian court in New York, just steps from the Ground Zero site where the World Trade Center's twin towers fell in 2001.
Updated: 04/04/2012 07:25P
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