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Fla. Fair Districts groups release own Senate map
The Supreme Court, though, wasted no time in setting oral argument for April 20. The justices last month unanimously approved the Legislature's 120-district House map but rejected the 40-district Senate plan by a 5-2 vote. The majority opinion said the
Updated: 04/07/2012 11:14A
No memory of roaring in hotel
The defendant, of Knockmore Grove in Tallaght, admitted before Blanchardstown District Court to public drunkenness and threatening and abusive behaviour at Bewley's Hotel, Newlands Cross. He also admitted to violent behaviour at Clondalkin Garda
Updated: 04/07/2012 11:03A
The Trayvon Martin case reveals a vigilante spirit in the US justice system
Last year, the Texas county and district attorney association (TCDAA) honoured Navarro County district attorney Lowell Thompson. His achievement was preventing a court of inquiry into the case of Cameron Todd Willingham. Willingham, very likely an
Updated: 04/07/2012 11:00A
China rights couple hear trial verdict on Tuesday
BEIJING - The verdict in the trial of rights activists Ni Yulan and her husband will be announced on Tuesday, a year after the couple were detained amid growing unrest in China, their daughter said Saturday. Ni and Dong Jiqin, who have long helped
Updated: 04/07/2012 10:59A
5 men charged in slayings of 2 Michigan women
By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER, AP DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan prosecutor says her office is charging five men with murder and torture in the fatal shootings of two Hamtramck women. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced the charges during a news conference
Updated: 04/07/2012 10:35A
Stab victim proposes to attacker at UK trial
Lawyer Paul Genney said at Hull Crown Court, "Mr. Todd has brought a ring to propose. They want to get married." Judge Michael Mettyear said, "I want time to think about it. This is a difficult case." Speaking outside court, Mr Todd said: 'I love her I
Updated: 04/07/2012 10:34A
Abreeya Brown, Ashley Conaway Case: 5 Men Charged In Slayings Of Hamtramck
The two men face attempted murder charges in that case in Wayne County Circuit Court, where they are accused of shooting at Abreeya Brown and Conaway's car on Feb. 8. Witnesses have said Cain had been pursuing Conaway romantically. Worthy said the case
Updated: 04/07/2012 10:29A
Notts man Neil Entwistle appeals against murder conviction
Entwistle's lawyer Stephen Paul Maidman will argue for a new trial at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the state's highest court. A decision could take weeks or even months to come through, a clerk at the court has said.
Updated: 04/07/2012 10:27A
5 men charged in Hamtramck murders
They will be arraigned at 11 am Saturday in 34th District Court. The other defendants will be arraigned Monday in 31st District Court in Hamtramck. Hamtramck residents Abreeya Brown, 18, and Ashley Conaway, 22, went missing Feb.
Updated: 04/07/2012 10:22A
Ward & Smith's T. John Ward Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
The success of the court rules implemented by Judge Ward in 2001 to expedite patent-infringement litigation resulted in the adoption of similar rules in all Eastern District federal courts. As a result, the district quickly became the most popular
Updated: 04/07/2012 10:20A
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