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State high court refuses to hear convicted killer Kevin Hilton's case
The case was first discussed in March by a panel of five justices including Chief Justice Barbara Madsen, then postponed until Thursday for consideration by all nine justices. "I'm glad it's over," Benton County Deputy Prosecutor Terry Bloor said
Updated: 04/28/2012 03:56A
African Warlord Charles Taylor Convicted for Role in Sierra Leone Murders
While the case has already been a landmark for international courts, Taylor's trial captured international headlines after two high-profile celebrities became involved. Supermodel Naomi Campbell was subpoenaed by the court following allegations that
Updated: 04/28/2012 03:48A
Couple awarded $13 million in defamation case say laws must change
The trial set off such a stir, the couple moved out of rural Clarksville, population 3500. “It was a horrific deal," Mr. Lesher said. "I lost a lot of business. You can be found not guilty in a court of law, but you still have that stamp of 'maybe.
Updated: 04/28/2012 12:47A
Florida Judge Refuses to Increase Zimmerman's Bail in Martin Case
Judge Kenneth Lester said, however, that he would revisit the issue if it became clear that the Zimmerman family had control of the money at the time of Zimmerman's bail hearing last week, when the family said it could not afford the $1 million bond
Updated: 04/27/2012 11:41P
Tamarac's Atkins-Grad is mentally competent, set for corruption trial
By Paula McMahon, Sun Sentinel Suspended Tamarac commissioner Patricia "Patte" Atkins-Grad with her attorney Kenneth Malnik in court Friday where she was declared competent to stand trial Aug. 27 during a competency hearing in Broward Circuit Court.
Updated: 04/27/2012 11:40P
Lansing homicide suspect to face trial
Lansing homicide witness describes shooting: Sierra Medrano cries during her testimony in front of a District Court. She lost her family friend, Ygnacio “Notch” Bermudez Jr. in early November in downtown Lansing. Paul Henderson|LSJ.com Richard Strong
Updated: 04/27/2012 11:38P
August trial scheduled for two indicted in Crestwood water scandal
Two Crestwood officials indicted on federal charges in the village's tainted drinking water scandal will be going to trial in August, according to a recent US District Court filing. A jury trial is set for Aug. 6 for Police Chief Theresa Neubauer,
Updated: 04/27/2012 11:34P
3 facing trial in burglary spree
SALIX — Three people allegedly involved in a burglary spree that authorities said netted more than $4000 in cash, bonds, jewelry, tools and electronics will face trial in Cambria County Court. Chad Eugene Buchanan, 32, of Sidman, and Lacey Lynn Snyder,
Updated: 04/27/2012 11:31P
Illinois man pleads guity to weapons violation
HAMMOND | An Illinois man pleaded guilty Thursday before Senior US District Court Judge James T. Moody to a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Ismail Bashir, 33, of Country Club Hills, faces a maximum penalty of 10 years when the judge
Updated: 04/27/2012 11:19P
Illinois man pleads guity to weapons violation
HAMMOND | An Illinois man pleaded guilty Thursday before Senior US District Court Judge James T. Moody to a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Ismail Bashir, 33, of Country Club Hills, faces a maximum penalty of 10 years when the judge
Updated: 04/27/2012 11:19P
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