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Why the Justices Should Be Careful
They should presume laws to be constitutional, just as trial courts presume accused criminals to be innocent. And they should at least try to put aside partisan loyalties and policy preferences, making a good faith effort to discern the Constitution's
Updated: 05/01/2012 05:00P
Pettitte recalls Clemens conversation about HGH
The government interrupted the testimony of the trial's first witness to call Pettitte as the clock was about to hit noon. Wearing a gray suit, he walked into court a day after allowing six runs and 10 hits with eight strikeouts over 5 2-3 innings in
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:59P
Should juror's doubts get Goodman a new trial?
Our bet is that Judge Colbath will not consider this reason to grant a new trial, and that neither will the 4th District Court of Appeal. Testy deliberations are normal in big cases, and Goodman's has drawn lots of publicity. A successful appeal must
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:59P
Two men plead guilty in the death of Eric Robinson
Tuesday was suppose to be the first day of a three day murder trial in Allen superior Court, but the two men who would have stood trial both accepted a plea agreement at the final hour. The charges stemmed from an incident September 11 when,
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:57P
Pettitte recalls Clemens conversation: 'Roger had mentioned to me that he had
The government interrupted the testimony of the trial's first witness to call Pettitte as the clock was about to hit noon. Wearing a gray suit, he walked into court a day after allowing six runs and 10 hits with eight strikeouts over 5 2-3 innings in
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:54P
Statements made to police admissible in Vangorden case, judge rules
Steuben County Court Judge Joseph Latham ruled Tuesday that statements made to police will be admissible in the trial of Richard E. Vangorden. The ruling was made in a Huntley Hearing, a pre-trial hearing used to review how police
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:49P
Judge says NYC hotel maid's lawsuit against ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn can
Bronx state Supreme Court Justice Douglas McKeon's ruling kept alive the civil case that emerged from a May 2011 hotel-room encounter that also spurred now-dismissed criminal charges against Strauss-Kahn, then a French presidential hopeful.
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:43P
SC: Sanction must for Armymen trial
By SS NEGI In a major verdict on the controversial Armed Forces Special Power Act, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that prior sanction from the Union government is must for prosecution of the Army officers and personnel for any alleged “excesses” by
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:40P
2nd school district objects to Sandusky subpoena
Lawyers for the Mifflin County School District filed a motion on Tuesday to quash the defense subpoena, citing federal and state laws that govern disclosure of various school records. The records pertain to the young man described in court records as
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:40P
Deny BP motion to delay start of oil spill trial, Alabama attorney general says
of a proposed settlement between BP and private claimants should be denied, and BP should remain a defendant when the trial resumes, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange argued in a memorandum filed Tuesday in US District Court in New Orleans.
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:37P
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