Latest Trial Court News
Jury seated in Clemens trial
Clemens is on trial in federal court in the District for a second time, after the first case ended in a mistrial because of an error by prosecutors. The all-star pitcher is charged with perjury and obstruction of Congress, and faces up to 30 years in
Updated: 04/23/2012 12:40P
Jennifer Hudson arrives at Chicago trial of man accused of killing her mother
By AP | The Canadian Press – 17 minutes ago CHICAGO - A court official says Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson has arrived at a Chicago courthouse for the start of the trial of a man accused of killing her mother, brother and nephew.
Updated: 04/23/2012 12:40P
Jailers in prisoner abuse case barred from law enforcement
Rod Gallaway and Michael Reef agreed to dismiss the criminal charges with prejudice as long as they agreed never again to be employed in law enforcement in Richland County. The two also agreed to not seek law enforcement anywhere else for five years.
Updated: 04/23/2012 12:22P
Morning Jolt: John Edwards, Jennifer Hudson in court
By Anonymous - The trial of former presidential candidate John Edwards begins today. He faces six charges related to mismanagement of money during his presidential campaign, including a charge that he spent $1 million to hide his affair and love child.
Updated: 04/23/2012 11:38A
Padilla to Supreme Court: Reinstate torture case
AP Sports News Video A man held for years as an "enemy combatant" is asking the US Supreme Court to reinstate a lawsuit accusing former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other government officials of torturing him in a South Carolina.
Updated: 04/23/2012 11:38A
Trial to begin in slaying of Jennifer Hudson's family
The witnesses didn't immediately report the shots to police because the sound of gunfire isn't uncommon in the impoverished, crime-ridden Englewood neighborhood, according to court filings. The trial is being held in a nearly century-old,
Updated: 04/23/2012 11:37A
Clemens trial resumes Monday with seating of jury
Clemens arrived in court with his wife, Debbie, who had not been allowed to attend his first trial during jury selection because she was to be a witness in her husband's defense. Wearing a pinstriped suit, white shirt and silver-striped tie,
Updated: 04/23/2012 11:36A
Clemens trial resumes Monday with seating of jury
Clemens arrived in court with his wife, Debbie, who had not been allowed to attend his first trial during jury selection because she was to be a witness in her husband's defense. Wearing a pinstriped suit, white shirt and silver-striped tie,
Updated: 04/23/2012 11:36A
Roger Clemens trial resumes with seating of jury, opening arguments
Clemens arrived in court with his wife, Debbie, who had not been allowed to attend his first trial during jury selection because she was to be a witness in her husband's defence. Wearing a pinstriped suit, white shirt and silver-striped tie,
Updated: 04/23/2012 11:35A
Roger Clemens trial resumes with seating of jury, opening arguments
Clemens arrived in court with his wife, Debbie, who had not been allowed to attend his first trial during jury selection because she was to be a witness in her husband's defence. Wearing a pinstriped suit, white shirt and silver-striped tie,
Updated: 04/23/2012 11:35A