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Former beauty queen files lawsuit over arrest and prosecution
By Pat Reavy PROVO — A former Miss Utah whose criminal case was thrown out of court is now suing Provo City claiming her arrest was not warranted. Elizabeth Craig and Brady Harper have filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit in 3rd District Court against
Updated: 04/20/2012 05:54P
Watson enters guilty plea
Monica Lynn Watson, a former staff member of the Escambia County District Attorney's office, pleaded guilty Monday in Escambia County Circuit Court to charges of forgery and ethics violations — just as her trial was set to begin.
Updated: 04/20/2012 05:52P
Man waives right to jury trial
19-year-old Bryan Bloom, of Henry, Neb., waived his right a jury trial during a pre-trial conference on Thursday in Scotts Bluff County District Court. Bloom was driving a van to Torrington on June 20, 2011, when a passenger, 18-year-old Johrdan Stone,
Updated: 04/20/2012 05:43P
US v. Brent Burke General Court Martial date set
Burke has been placed in pre-trial confinement at a civilian confinement facility and faces a general court-martial, which is the most serious level of military courts. At a minimum, it consists of a military judge, trial counsel, defense counsel,
Updated: 04/20/2012 05:03P
Berlusconi defends 'elegant dinner parties'
By correspondent Lisa Millar, wires Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has appeared for the first time at his trial in Milan where he is facing charges of paying for sex with an underage prostitute. He told the court that young women
Updated: 04/20/2012 05:02P
Glock's Son Adds a Wrinkle to Case of Ex-General Counsel
Speaking from Austria where he and his estranged father both live, Robert Glock spoke about the contents of an affidavit he submitted to Cobb County Superior Court only after Jannuzzo's trial. The affidavit challenges the felony gun theft charge that
Updated: 04/20/2012 03:55P
Glock's Son Adds a Wrinkle to Case of Ex-General Counsel
Speaking from Austria where he and his estranged father both live, Robert Glock spoke about the contents of an affidavit he submitted to Cobb County Superior Court only after Jannuzzo's trial. The affidavit challenges the felony gun theft charge that
Updated: 04/20/2012 03:55P
George Zimmerman trial: Is this the photo that will set him free?
In an interim turnabout for the fortunes of George Zimmerman, the suspect held in custody for the murder of Trayvon Martin on February 26th, the court allowed his motion to set bail to the tune of $150 000. Initially prosecutors had sought a million
Updated: 04/20/2012 03:41P
Racial Justice Act trial: No execution for black inmate, judge rules
The decision by Superior Court Judge Gregory A. Weeks in Cumberland County could help set a precedent nationwide in death penalty cases, which for years have included arguments by black defendants and civil rights lawyers that prosecutors keep blacks
Updated: 04/20/2012 03:39P
Racial Justice Act trial: No execution for black inmate, judge rules
The decision by Superior Court Judge Gregory A. Weeks in Cumberland County could help set a precedent nationwide in death penalty cases, which for years have included arguments by black defendants and civil rights lawyers that prosecutors keep blacks
Updated: 04/20/2012 03:37P