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Nevada Supreme Court rejects Las Vegas killer's appeal
By Cy Ryan (contact) CARSON CITY - The Nevada Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of Robert L. Bellon, who sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing a Las Vegas man in October 1995. Bellon claimed his trial attorney was ineffective for
Updated: 04/12/2012 06:54P
Killer's Day in Court a Trial for Norway
The trial, which starts Monday, is also unusual because it involves so many people. It will be held in a brand-new room at the Oslo District Court and in an unprecedented move it will be broadcast live to 17 courtrooms across the country,
Updated: 04/12/2012 06:24P
Prosecutors in Trayvon Martin case say Zimmerman ignored 911 dispatcher's
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 neighborhood watch volunteer followed and
Updated: 04/12/2012 06:23P
Neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman makes appearance on second
Neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman made his first court appearance Thursday on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, as a court document provided new details on the prosecution's case.
Updated: 04/12/2012 06:22P
Judge rules against Sandusky bid to dismiss case, setting up June trial
football coach Jerry Sandusky's attempts to dismiss the case against him, setting the stage for his trial in two months on a host of child sex abuse charges. Superior Court Judge John Cleland ruled against several of Sandusky's motions to dismiss,
Updated: 04/12/2012 06:21P
Anthony civil case to go to trial early next year
Casey Anthony stands in the courtroom for the entrance of the jury before the start of court in her murder trial at the Orange County Courthouse on June 30, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Red Huber-Pool, Getty Images) ORLANDO, Fla.
Updated: 04/12/2012 06:17P
Trayvon Martin case: Rutgers law professor stands his ground for George
But that may be because the statute has not been adequately explained by the Florida courts, whose job it is to interpret legislation. In the absence of a clear interpretation, police and prosecutors are taking the path of least resistance. A case that
Updated: 04/12/2012 06:13P
Former Senator Edwards' trial starts 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 that even if Edwards had known about the
Updated: 04/12/2012 06:13P
Drew Peterson defense says it's unlikely to appeal hearsay ruling before trial
CHICAGO (AP) — An attorney for a former suburban Chicago police officer accused of killing his third wife says the defense probably won't immediately appeal an appellate court's decision to allow hearsay statements as evidence at trial.
Updated: 04/12/2012 06:13P
Peterson defense: Unlikely to appeal before trial
But despite the disappointment in Thursday's ruling, Drew Peterson's lawyer says the defense "isn't afraid" of the prosecution's case and is eager for proceedings to begin. Steven Greenberg says the defense could appeal to the US Supreme Court but is
Updated: 04/12/2012 06:09P
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