Latest Trial Court News

Copyright case in Oracle vs. Google goes to jury
The trial, which began earlier this month, is expected to last eight weeks. The case in US District Court, Northern District of California, is Oracle America, Inc v. Google Inc, 10-3561. (Reporting by Dan Levine; Editing by Richard Chang)
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:52P

One-two punch: Trial court rejects Dems request to put stop to Congressional map
In what has become a one-two punch today for the Florida Democrats' attempt to put a stop to the redistricting maps drawn by the Republican-led Legislature, a trial court judge on Monday refused their request for an injunction on the Congressional map
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:51P

Ray of hope for imprisoned ex-Gov. Ryan's appeal
The high court took issue with how Chicago's 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals reached its decision to reject his appeal, but it stopped well short of overturning Ryan's convictions. Any new trial, if it happened, would focus solely on several fraud
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:48P

Kimethia Coleman trial goes on with defense
More than 30 defense witnesses are now up in the trial of Kimethia Coleman who is on trial for allegedly killing her boyfriend, Sgt. Brian Spinks. Coleman's second-degree murder trial is underway in Caddo District Court. The 26-year-old is charged with
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:48P

Sawyer Co. Murder Trial to Use Non-Resident Jurors
The jury in the murder trial of a Sawyer County man, will be chosen from another county, according to the Wisconsin courts website. Christopher Roalson, 29, was allegedly involved in what police call a "thrill kill with satanic overtones.
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:46P

Sawyer Co. Murder Trial to Use Non-Resident Jurors
The jury in the murder trial of a Sawyer County man, will be chosen from another county, according to the Wisconsin courts website. Christopher Roalson, 29, was allegedly involved in what police call a "thrill kill with satanic overtones.
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:46P

Copyright case in Oracle versus Google goes to jury
The trial, which began earlier this month, is expected to last eight weeks. The case in US District Court, Northern District of California, is Oracle America, Inc v. Google Inc, 10-3561. (Reporting By Dan Levine; Editing by Richard Chang)
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:44P

Texas Planned Parenthood Can Get Funds, Judge Rules
US District Judge Lee Yeakel in Austin ruled there is sufficient evidence that a law banning Planned Parenthood from the state's Women's Health Program is unconstitutional. He imposed an injunction against enforcing it until he can hear full arguments.
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:43P

Jury selection begins in 2nd Md. robocalls trial
Jury selection began Monday for the trial of a political operative charged with using Election Day robocalls to suppress black voter turnout during the 2010 gubernatorial election. Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Emanuel Brown denied several motions to
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:43P

Justice Department OKs Florida Redistricting Maps
Reporter: AP Tallahassee, FL (AP) - The Justice Department has approved the Legislature's redistricting maps for the state House and Senate as well as Florida's 27 congressional seats. The Justice Department or a court must give preclearance to
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:41P