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UPDATE 3-Ex-PM cleared of major charges in Iceland crisis trial
* Former Iceland PM guilty of one smaller charge * Court exonerates him of more serious charges * Verdict seen as 'slap on the wrist' of PM (Adds quotes, background) By Mia Shanley REYKJAVIK, April 23 (Reuters) - Iceland's former prime minister was
Updated: 04/23/2012 04:13P
Ex-Yahoo president settles long-running divorce in case that showed Silicon
A former president of Yahoo and her husband are finalizing a settlement in their long-running divorce that has involved about $71 million in real estate, stock, cash and other assets. The fight between ex-Yahoo president Susan Decker and her one-time
Updated: 04/23/2012 04:11P
Orders in Sampangi case soon
The trial in the graft case of KGF MLA Y. Sampangi is inching closer to orders. On Monday, the Lokayukta special court concluded recording of witnesses in the first-ever case of allegedly trapping an MLA red-handed while accepting a bribe in the state.
Updated: 04/23/2012 03:41P
Mixed verdict for ex-PM of Iceland in trial tied to banking system's collapse
Former Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde was convicted Monday of negligence related to the collapse of his nation's banking system, but he was cleared of three other charges and will face no punishment, a court official said.
Updated: 04/23/2012 03:41P
Edwards trial opening today in North Carolina
US District Court Judge Catherine C. Eagles, who was appointed in 2010 by President Barack Obama, will preside. She said she expects the proceedings to last about six weeks. A key issue will be whether Edwards knew about the payments made on his behalf
Updated: 04/23/2012 03:40P
Bolenbaugh may settle oil spill case
In the midst of his trial, which began last week, John Bolenbaugh will appear in Calhoun County Circuit Court Tuesday morning and may settle his case against SET Environmental Inc. of Chicago. Bolenbaugh is suing the company after he alleged he was
Updated: 04/23/2012 03:39P
October 1 bombing: A-Court gives FG nod to try Charles Okah, others
The two other accused persons okayed for trial by the appellate court Monday were Edmund Ebiware and Obi Nwabueze. It would be recalled that one of their alleged accomplice, Tiemkemfa Francis Osvwo (aka General Gbokos), died in his detention cell at
Updated: 04/23/2012 03:38P
October 1 bombing: A-Court gives FG nod to try Charles Okah, others
The two other accused persons okayed for trial by the appellate court Monday were Edmund Ebiware and Obi Nwabueze. It would be recalled that one of their alleged accomplice, Tiemkemfa Francis Osvwo (aka General Gbokos), died in his detention cell at
Updated: 04/23/2012 03:38P
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 03:37P
Prosecution: John Edwards 'made a choice to break the law'
Young wrote the book, "The Politician: An Insider's Account of John Edwards's Pursuit of the Presidency and the Scandal That Brought Him Down," in which he describes an elaborate plan to use money from two wealthy benefactors to allow Edwards to
Updated: 04/23/2012 03:36P