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Chesco killer Richard Greist is no-show for court ...
At a nonjury trial the next year, Greist was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity after the judge heard testimony by competing experts. He was determined to have undergone a massive mental breakdown at the time of the killing and was not
Updated: 04/06/2012 11:25A
Entwistle appeal: latest
His lawyers today argued in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court that police should not have searched the family's home without a warrant. They also claim Entwistle's trial was prejudiced by what they called "unprecedented media coverage.
Updated: 04/06/2012 11:22A
'Merchant Of Death' Given 25 Years In NY Court
US District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin sentenced Bout to 15-year terms on three of these counts and a required 25-year-minimum for a fourth, all to be served concurrently. She also ordered him to pay $15 million in damages and fees.
Updated: 04/06/2012 11:18A
Former Guatemalan strongman, on trial, may beat genocide rap
I know he wants to improve the quality of life for all Guatemalans and to promote social justice." Proving genocide is not easy. The Statute of Rome requires that intention be established and that genocide be defined as prioritized extermination of a
Updated: 04/06/2012 11:18A
2nd Annual Equal Justice Summit April 20
Workshops include domestic violence, subprime lending , consumer protection, defense against mortgage foreclosure, criminal appeals and post-conviction relief and landlord tenant law update. We have a very exciting schedule of workshops and speakers
Updated: 04/06/2012 11:15A
BDP could face closure case following KCK indictment
The Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) could face a closure case at the Constitutional Court -- only three years after its predecessor, the Democratic Society Party (DTP), was shut down by the same high court -- after a prosecutor conducting an
Updated: 04/06/2012 11:12A
Panel recommends discharge for 'Tea Party' Marine
Prior to the hearing at Camp Pendleton, Stein sought an injunction from the US District Court, arguing that he could not get a fair trial from military panelists. His request was denied. Stein's lawyers were expected to regroup Friday morning to
Updated: 04/06/2012 11:10A
Murder trial judge admits defendant's confession to deputy
The judge ruled Thursday that the evidence will be permitted at his trial, which is scheduled for next month in Androscoggin County Superior Court. Were you interviewed for this story? If so, please fill out our accuracy form.
Updated: 04/06/2012 11:10A
Murder trial judge admits defendant's confession to deputy
The judge ruled Thursday that the evidence will be permitted at his trial, which is scheduled for next month in Androscoggin County Superior Court. Were you interviewed for this story? If so, please fill out our accuracy form.
Updated: 04/06/2012 11:10A
Defiant to the end in NYC case, Russian arms dealer get 25 years behind bars
Article by: TOM HAYS and LARRY NEUMEISTER , AP NEW YORK - The notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, dubbed the Merchant of Death, made it clear he had heard enough in court, although a federal prosecutor was only two minutes into an argument urging a
Updated: 04/06/2012 11:04A
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