Latest Trial Court News
Hush-up bid after rape by cop
NEW DELHI: A trial court has ordered the registration of an FIR following allegations made by a 35-year-old woman that a Delhi police constable raped her after which she was thrashed by cops. This comes as a jolt to Delhi police, which had so far only
Updated: 04/25/2012 05:38P
Appeals court won't reinstate voter ID law
The Justice Department is trying to bring back the photo ID mandate for the state's six recall elections in May and June. And the department still has one more chance, in an appeal that's still pending in a second lawsuit. Today, the Second District
Updated: 04/25/2012 05:34P
Court sees photos of Hudson's slain nephew
On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, testimony focused on the abduction and murder of the youngest victim during the third day in the Chicago murder trial of William Balfour, charged with King's death as well as the deaths of Hudson's mother and brother.
Updated: 04/25/2012 05:29P
More room in Tihar: High court to fast-track bail of undertrials
The apex court had ordered immediate release of those who were languishing in jail for two years in attempt to murder cases. It had further ordered release for those behind bars facing trial in offences that include kidnapping, theft, cheating,
Updated: 04/25/2012 05:27P
All eyes on SC today
By Hasnaat Malik ISLAMABAD: The nation's eyes are on the Supreme Court today (Thursday), which is set to announce its ruling in the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani for not writing a letter to the Swiss government
Updated: 04/25/2012 05:26P
In Hutaree case, feds seek to dismiss charges against last defendant
By Tresa Baldas The federal government today asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against the last remaining Hutaree defendant, an Ohio man who was declared incompetent to stand trial. In court documents filed today, Assistant US
Updated: 04/25/2012 05:20P
China's former football players put on trial
Also put on trial Wednesday for taking bribes was Nan Yong, the former head of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), the official Xinhua news agency reported. His trial came a day after court proceedings opened against his predecessor Xie Yalong on
Updated: 04/25/2012 05:16P
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Merck Avoids State Claims Linked to
On April 23 — the eve of trial — Judge Eldon Fallon of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana ruled that “if subsequent state court proceedings can functionally interfere with or unsettle a completed settlement … it would have a
Updated: 04/25/2012 05:14P
Jury reaches verdict in 7-month-old baby's death case
His lawyer blames the baby's death on her then-16-year-old mother. Elliott was originally charged with first-degree murder. A jury in 2009 convicted him of child endangerment and willful injury. The Iowa Supreme Court in December granted a new trial,
Updated: 04/25/2012 05:09P
Jury reaches verdict in 7-month-old baby's death case
His lawyer blames the baby's death on her then-16-year-old mother. Elliott was originally charged with first-degree murder. A jury in 2009 convicted him of child endangerment and willful injury. The Iowa Supreme Court in December granted a new trial,
Updated: 04/25/2012 05:09P