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Former NOPD officer sentenced to 20 months for lying about post-Katrina shooting
US District Judge Sarah Vance handed down the sentence. John McCusker, The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Police Officer Ronald Mitchell enters federal court in December. Ronald Mitchell was convicted by a jury in December of obstruction of justice and with
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:16P
2 Former Kaplan Employees Settle Lawsuit and Withdraw Whistle-Blower Case
The settlement and the voluntary dismissal, finalized in court filings this month at the US District Court in Pittsburgh, mean the company no longer faces the risk of a trial—or the potentially negative taint of having agreed to a settlement—on False
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:12P
2 Former Kaplan Employees Settle Lawsuit and Withdraw Whistle-Blower Case
The settlement and the voluntary dismissal, finalized in court filings this month at the US District Court in Pittsburgh, mean the company no longer faces the risk of a trial—or the potentially negative taint of having agreed to a settlement—on False
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:12P
Kadena Airman's Wife Pleads Not Guilty in His Slaying
“I didn't have anything to do with the crime,” Barbara Eccleston testified during an opening hearing before a three-judge panel and six-member jury at the Naha District Court. Barbara Eccleston was having affairs with Cron and several other men,
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:10P
Ex-Miss USA reaches plea deal in DUI case
A trial had been planned before 30th District Court Judge Brigette Officer on the original charges of drunken driving, careless driving and having an open container of alcohol. The judge accepted the plea, telling Fakih: "Good luck.
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:07P
Guantanamo Bay war crimes tribunals 'irrational and invidious'
By Peter Foster, Guantanamo Bay Launching an attack on the unique military tribunals that will also try the five men accused of the September 11 attacks, lawyers said the Guantanamo court system was founded not on constitutional or legal principles but
Updated: 04/11/2012 03:00P
AU running back, Michael Dyer, testifies about spice and gun used in armed robbery
By Elizabeth White - bio | email News Leader 9 was back in court for day 3 of the Antonio Goodwin armed robbery trial. The former Auburn University football player is accused of robbing five people at gunpoint with three other teammates shortly after
Updated: 04/11/2012 02:59P
Blood found on Rafferty's car is almost certainly Tori Stafford's, court hears
Science was the focus Wednesday at Rafferty's trial, where experts from the Centre of Forensic Sciences testified about testing done on several items seized from Rafferty's home and car following his May 19, 2009, arrest. Rafferty is alleged to have
Updated: 04/11/2012 02:20P
Cricket boss in Cairns' libel case bankruptcy order annulled
It comes after Modi confirmed he will appeal the verdict after Cairns won his libel case against the former IPL boss in the High Court last month. Cairns was awarded costs and 90000 pounds ($NZ175,000) in damages following a two-week trial last month,
Updated: 04/11/2012 02:06P
No ill-treatment of inmates
The European Court of Human Rights has cleared the way for the United Kingdom to extradite a radical Muslim cleric and four other suspects to the United States to face trial on terrorism charges. The case centres on the alleged activities of Abu Hamza
Updated: 04/11/2012 02:05P