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Justice for Trayvon - but a fair trial for Zimmerman?
Al Sharpton, civil rights leader Now he has been charged, the focus is turning to justice. The civil rights leader Al Sharpton, who has been a key supporter of the Martin family's campaign, insisted that no-one was in the business of revenge.
Updated: 04/12/2012 08:28A
Reporter's Tweeted Photo Leads to Mistrial in Topeka Murder Case
By Debra Cassens Weiss A Topeka judge has declared a mistrial in a murder case because a reporter inadvertently tweeted a photo of one of the jurors. Reporter Ann Marie Bush of the Topeka Capital-Journal was allowed to take photos with a camera phone
Updated: 04/12/2012 08:25A
Trayvon Martin shooter to appear in court today
"He is concerned about getting a fair trial and a fair presentation," Zimmerman's attorney, Mark O'Mara said. A lot of hatred focused on him "He is a client who has a lot of hatred focused on him. I'm hoping the hatred settles down … he has the right
Updated: 04/12/2012 08:23A
North Iowa Man Says He's Innocent Of Incest, Bestiality Charges
The Mason City Globe Gazette reports the man pleaded not guilty to more than 30 charges this week in Floyd County District Court in Charles City. A trial date has not been set. The Associated Press is not using the man's name, to protect the privacy of
Updated: 04/12/2012 08:22A
Abalos lawyer in electoral-sabotage case resigns
LAWYER Brigido Dulay has voluntarily resigned as counsel for former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr., in the electoral-sabotage case pending at the sala of Judge Jesus Mupas of Branch 112 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC)
Updated: 04/12/2012 08:21A
Abalos lawyer in electoral-sabotage case resigns
LAWYER Brigido Dulay has voluntarily resigned as counsel for former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr., in the electoral-sabotage case pending at the sala of Judge Jesus Mupas of Branch 112 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC)
Updated: 04/12/2012 08:21A
Former US Senator Edwards' trial to start with jury selection
Edwards' rotating cast of defense attorneys since his indictment has argued in pre-trial hearings and court documents that the government is pursuing an "unprecedented" use of federal election laws. They said even had Edwards known about the donor
Updated: 04/12/2012 08:17A
Former US Senator Edwards' trial to start with jury selection
Edwards' rotating cast of defense attorneys since his indictment has argued in pre-trial hearings and court documents that the government is pursuing an "unprecedented" use of federal election laws. They said even had Edwards known about the donor
Updated: 04/12/2012 08:17A
Bail Hearing Scheduled For Rwanda Genocide Defendant
CONCORD, NH -- A New Hampshire woman who prosecutors said lied about her role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide to obtain citizenship is returning to court to seek her release on bail while awaiting a second trial. A federal jury deadlocked last month on
Updated: 04/12/2012 08:14A
Man accused of threatening witness in child abuse case
A 41-year-old man has appeared in court in Londonderry charged with threatening a woman who gave evidence against him in a child sex abuse trial last year. The defendant is a serving prisoner who cannot be named for legal reasons.
Updated: 04/12/2012 08:12A