Latest Trial Court News
Investigators: Judge was high in court
Another judge has already tossed out the convictions from the high-profile murder case and ordered new trials. Other defendants are hoping for a similar outcome, and bids for new trials from the many people convicted in Baumgartner's court could
Updated: 04/05/2012 07:15A
NEW TRIAL FOR 9/11 SUSPECTS
That meant the 30-day clock had not started requiring their appearance before a military commissions judge to hear a formal reading of the charges at Guantanamo's war court compound, called Camp Justice. The soonest they would be presented the charges
Updated: 04/05/2012 07:13A
ELEPHANT TRIAL: Dates set
The trial is now set for June 18 to 22 it was announced at a pre-trial hearing at Corby Magistrates Court. The next review of the case will take place at Wellingborough on May 4. Husband and wife Bobby and Moira Roberts, owners of Bobby Roberts Super
Updated: 04/05/2012 07:09A
Insight - Overloaded justice system ties Italy in knots
Paola Severino, one of Italy's top lawyers, told parliament last November shortly after becoming justice minister: "It would be mistaken, given the limited duration of this government, to put legal reform at the centre of our programme.
Updated: 04/05/2012 07:07A
Jury convicts New London man of 1997 murder, fails to reach verdict in second
A New London man charged with murdering two women in the 1990s has been convicted in one of the killings, but the jury failed to reach a verdict in the other case. A jury in New London Superior Court convicted 42-year-old Dickie Anderson Jr. on
Updated: 04/05/2012 07:07A
Parents Can Intervene in Beer Baron Snarl
then tried to join the case, but the trial court barred them. But an appellate court found that they had a right to join the case. The state supreme court on Tuesday refused Busch's request for reconsideration of the appellate court ruling.
Updated: 04/05/2012 07:06A
Illinois Supreme Court to rule on banning assault weapons
By Anonymous AP The Illinois Supreme Court is about to weigh in on whether it's constitutional for Cook County officials to ban assault weapons. The county imposed the ban back in 1993. It has been upheld by trial courts and appeals courts.
Updated: 04/05/2012 07:05A
Former Penn State coach expected in court
Former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky is expected in Centre County court Thursday for a pre-trial hearing. A judge will hear several arguments, including whether the whole case or at least some of the charges should be thrown out.
Updated: 04/05/2012 07:05A
Attorney: Flag Burning Case 'Unique to Us'
In a hearing last Thursday, Devlin was cleared of the disorderly conduct charge by state Superior Court Family Division Judge Thomas Critchley, the same judge who found Devlin guilty in the 2003 bench trial and sentenced him to time served—three days
Updated: 04/05/2012 07:01A
Sandusky due in court Thursday
He is confined to home while awaiting trial and has repeatedly denied the charges. Both sides agree that prospective jurors should be questioned individually, and sequestered during the trial now set to begin June 5, although Judge John Cleland has not
Updated: 04/05/2012 06:58A