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Downs asks court to toss Nico conviction
Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media ELGIN — It's not unusual for a defendant who loses his case to claim his attorney didn't do a good job. But it's an accusation that's difficult to prove. On Tuesday, the Second District Appellate Court heard arguments that
Updated: 05/01/2012 07:19P
Trial delayed for Neb. man in child sex case
His trial, which had been set for June, is now set for October in Hall County District Court. Richardson is charged with first-degree sexual abuse on a child under age 12, kidnapping and first-degree assault. Richardson also faces federal child
Updated: 05/01/2012 07:19P
Family Secrets mob convictions upheld by appeals court
By Annie Sweeney Tribune reporter A federal appeals court in Chicago on Tuesday upheld the convictions of some of Chicago's most feared mobsters from the legendary Family Secrets trial. In a 2-to-1 vote, the three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit US
Updated: 05/01/2012 07:16P
Family Secrets mob convictions upheld by appeals court
By Annie Sweeney Tribune reporter A federal appeals court in Chicago on Tuesday upheld the convictions of some of Chicago's most feared mobsters from the legendary Family Secrets trial. In a 2-to-1 vote, the three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit US
Updated: 05/01/2012 07:16P
BP Spill Trial Shouldn't Be Delayed by Settlement, US Says
BP's proposed partial resolution of private claims “should not allow it to impede trial and resolution of the broader public interests represented by the United States and the states,” Justice Department attorneys said in a court filing today.
Updated: 05/01/2012 07:16P
Republican Judge Jerry Smith Blocks Pro-Planned Parenthood Order Just Hours
Yesterday afternoon, a federal trial court in Texas granted a preliminary injunction preventing the state from cutting off women's health funds to Planned Parenthood. The trial court's opinion was written by Judge Lee Yeakel — a George W. Bush
Updated: 05/01/2012 07:14P
Republican Judge Jerry Smith Blocks Pro-Planned Parenthood Order Just Hours
Yesterday afternoon, a federal trial court in Texas granted a preliminary injunction preventing the state from cutting off women's health funds to Planned Parenthood. The trial court's opinion was written by Judge Lee Yeakel — a George W. Bush
Updated: 05/01/2012 07:14P
Victim's mother testifies in murder trial
O'Donnell's mother was the sole witness called on Tuesday, the first day of accused killer Donte Johnson's murder trial in Common Pleas Court. Lawyers expect testimony to last about five days. Johnson, a 20-year-old North Philadelphia man who has been
Updated: 05/01/2012 07:13P
Man convicted of murdering his wife stands trial again
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals granted him a new trial, deeming his original trial counsel was ineffective. The Court of Appeals has also determined that Edward Hummel is now competent to stand trial. On Tuesday morning the case went into trial for
Updated: 05/01/2012 07:13P
BP Spill Trial Shouldn't Be Delayed by Settlement, U.S. Says
BP's proposed partial resolution of private claims “should not allow it to impede trial and resolution of the broader public interests represented by the United States and the states,” Justice Department attorneys said in a court filing today.
Updated: 05/01/2012 07:13P
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