Latest Trial Court News
John Edwards arrives for trial
The trial is proceeding because Edwards refused a plea bargain that would have given him a few months in prison but would have allowed him to keep his law license. US District Court Attorney Catherine Eagles has selected 42 potential jurors.
Updated: 04/23/2012 02:05P
Stepney Found Incompetent to Stand Trial
By Marty Madden A Calvert County man accused of assaulting another man earlier this month has been found incompetent to stand trial, documents on file in district court stated. The suspect, identified as Jarel Armand Stepney, 22 of Lusby,
Updated: 04/23/2012 02:05P
Why Megaupload's Kim Dotcom Might Walk Free
Questions arose Friday in a US district courtroom in Virginia over whether Dotcom's extradition to the United States might proceed, or the charges against him even stick. "I frankly don't know that we are ever going to have a trial in this matter,"
Updated: 04/23/2012 02:05P
Trial underway against former Winnipeg police officer charged with sexual assault
A jury trial began Monday for a former Winnipeg police officer charged with sexual assault. Richard Dow ran a modeling and talent agency called RiCoCo International, out of his home in 2000 when he met the victim, who can't be named under a court
Updated: 04/23/2012 02:04P
Murder trial hears of girl's escape
She told Chelmsford Crown Court Miss Chambers and Oakes had broken up and were fighting over custody of Shania. In a video interview taken shortly after the attack and played to the court on Monday, she said: "He came in our house with lots of weapons.
Updated: 04/23/2012 02:04P
Clemens retrial seats a jury and alternates
The Clemens perjury trial moves into the next phase with the planned seating of a jury and opening arguments on Monday. Photo: Susan Walsh / AP Retired Major League baseball pitcher Roger Clemens arrives at federal court in Washington, Monday,
Updated: 04/23/2012 02:04P
Judge: Witness In Edwards Trial Contacted Other Witnesses
A judge says a key prosecution witness in the criminal trial of former presidential candidate John Edwards contacted other witnesses in the case to ask about their planned testimony, a possible violation of federal law. US District Court Judge
Updated: 04/23/2012 02:02P
Judge: Witness In Edwards Trial Contacted Other Witnesses
A judge says a key prosecution witness in the criminal trial of former presidential candidate John Edwards contacted other witnesses in the case to ask about their planned testimony, a possible violation of federal law. US District Court Judge
Updated: 04/23/2012 02:02P
Jennifer Hudson Attends Trial Of William Balfour
The Oscar-winning actress and singer attended the first day of the trial of William Balfour at the Cook County courtroom in Chicago today (23.04.12) but did not listen to the statement, court spokesperson Terry Sullivan confirmed.
Updated: 04/23/2012 02:01P
Brothers Eliyahu and Avi Werdesheim, accused of beating teenager, seek to
to postpone the trial and seek a change of venue. The Werdsheim brothers are accused of beating a 15-year-old boy in Baltimore in November 2010. Court documents say the brothers pulled up next to the teen in a vehicle, got out and surrounded him.
Updated: 04/23/2012 02:01P