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Prosecutors in Trayvon Martin case say Zimmerman ignored dispatcher's warning
After weeks in hiding, George Zimmerman made his first courtroom appearance Thursday in the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, and prosecutors outlined their murder case in court papers, saying the neighbourhood watch volunteer followed and
Updated: 04/12/2012 07:31P
Court: Employers don't have to ensure lunch breaks for workers
But the high court sided with businesses when it ruled that requiring companies to order breaks is unmanageable and that those decisions should be left to workers. The decision provided clarity that businesses had sought regarding the law.
Updated: 04/12/2012 07:31P
Lawyers spar over funding in Guantnamo court
The US engaged in an international manhunt for those behind the bombing that crippled the $1 billion destroyer, with agents from the FBI, Naval Criminal Intelligence Service and CIA, and prosecutors from New York, the Justice Department and Pentagon.
Updated: 04/12/2012 07:28P
Florida shooter in court, May 29 arraignment set
The killing has triggered a nationwide debate about racism and criminal justice in the United States, and led to protests in various US cities attended by thousands of people. Judge Mark Herr at Thursday's hearing set a May 29 date for Zimmerman's
Updated: 04/12/2012 07:26P
Edwards' trial over violation of campaign funds to begin
“The distinction between a wrong and a crime is at the heart of this case,” the defence said in a court filing. John and Elizabeth Edwards separated in 2010 after Mr Edwards admitted he was the father of Ms Hunter's child. Ms Edwards died of cancer
Updated: 04/12/2012 07:25P
NJ court overturns man's armed robbery conviction
In Thursday's ruling, the state Supreme Court held the trial court made a mistake when it didn't allow Marcus King to act as his own lawyer. King and two other men were indicted for robbing two hotels in central New Jersey in the fall of 2002.
Updated: 04/12/2012 07:22P
George Zimmerman Makes First Court Appearance; Remains In Jail
Judge Mark E. Herr said he found probable cause to move ahead with the case and that an arraignment would be held on May 29 before another judge. At a press conference following the court appearance, Zimmerman's attorney Mark O'Mara said he will seek a
Updated: 04/12/2012 07:20P
9th Circuit: Public Radio, TV Stations Can Run Political Advertising
Represented by Washington attorney Walter Diercks, the television station sued the FCC in US District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge the ban on commercial and political advertising. The station lost in the trial court.
Updated: 04/12/2012 07:20P
Man sentenced to nearly 600 years in prison
Casimer (KAS-uh-meer) Spencer, a spokeswoman for the district attorney, says Heeringa declined to address the judge in Douglas County District Court and laughed as his sentence was read. Heeringa was accused of sexually abusing a girl over a span of
Updated: 04/12/2012 07:19P
Will Solomon Lew's family trust fight lead to new Government scrutiny of trusts?
Lew has wealth management professionals and lawyers equally enthralled with a court case where the objective is to remove all claims on a family trust by his son's ex-wife – Sarah Nowoweiski and his daughter's ex-husband – Adam Priester.
Updated: 04/12/2012 07:15P
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