Latest Trial Court News
New trial ordered for man convicted of raping girl
By Fred Mann The Kansas Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a Wichita man convicted of raping the 11-year-old daughter of a woman who lived with him. The court said evidence of a crime committed many years earlier was improperly admitted at his
Updated: 04/07/2012 07:41A
Court expands plea bargain rights
"The courts are concerned with how we need to deal with (the decision)," said Tom Raynes, executive director of the Colorado District Attorney's Council. "It would seem to suggest that there needs to be some evidence of whatever plea offer is made put
Updated: 04/07/2012 07:13A
HUDSON TRIAL JURORS ASKED HOW MUCH THEY KNOW ABOUT SINGER
Potential jurors in the trial of the man accused of killing JENNIFER HUDSON's mother, brother and nephew in 2008 have been asked to fill out a questionnaire all about the Oscar-winning singer and actress. Court officials are keen to rule out any bias
Updated: 04/07/2012 07:12A
WALPOLE MURDER: Bradley/Moccia to have Superior Court hearings at 2 p.m. in
From left to right, Steven Boozang, defense attorney, Paou Moccia and Daniel Bradley. murder trial co-defendants, and Kevin Reddington, defense attorney, in Norfolk Superior Court on Monday, Sept. 20. This was a pretrial hearing for Moccia and Bradley.
Updated: 04/07/2012 07:09A
Former Icelandic PM's Court Testimonies Made Public
The High Court of Iceland, Landsdmur, opened its website, landsdomur.is, this week where users can listen to the testimonies of Geir H. Haarde, former Prime Minister of Iceland, who is on trial for misconduct in office, and witnesses in his case.
Updated: 04/07/2012 07:03A
Another Gwinnett judge recused in child molestation case
By Andria Simmons A Gwinnett County judge recused herself Friday from presiding over the case of a former Cub Scouts leader accused of molesting or sexually exploiting 16 children. Superior Court Judge Debra Turner said it was because her campaign
Updated: 04/07/2012 06:56A
Another Gwinnett judge recused in child molestation case
By Andria Simmons A Gwinnett County judge recused herself Friday from presiding over the case of a former Cub Scouts leader accused of molesting or sexually exploiting 16 children. Superior Court Judge Debra Turner said it was because her campaign
Updated: 04/07/2012 06:56A
Murder cases highlight upcoming schedules in Genesee County courts
Court records show a notice of an insanity defense has been filed in the case. Monday is also the day Cody Lee Asbury is scheduled to be sentenced for his role in the 2010 death of Amanda Lamson. Asbury, 19, of Clio, was originally charged with open
Updated: 04/07/2012 06:14A
Alleged rape victim must stay in custody, Sacramento judge says
Twice, the girl failed to appear in court to testify against defendant Frank William Rackley Sr., 37, a man the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office believes is a serial rapist. Last month, prosecutors obtained a material witness warrant on the
Updated: 04/07/2012 06:14A
Alleged rape victim must stay in custody, Sacramento judge says
Twice, the girl failed to appear in court to testify against defendant Frank William Rackley Sr., 37, a man the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office believes is a serial rapist. Last month, prosecutors obtained a material witness warrant on the
Updated: 04/07/2012 06:14A