Latest Trial Court News
Hudson family murders judge bars phones in court
AP National News Video CHICAGO (AP) - The judge at the trial of a man accused of killing three of Jennifer Hudson's relatives has decided to bar journalists' cellphones from court. He has been allowing their limited use during the first two weeks of
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:20P
Dog massacre trial continues
The men accused of shooting 33 dogs on a farm north of Auckland will continue giving evidence in the Auckland District Court today. Tony Campbell and Russell Mendoza face several charges, including ill-treatment of an animal and reckless use of a
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:19P
Duguid to stand trial for Bendigo newsagent murder
Anthony Duguid has been committed to stand trial in the Supreme Court for the murder of Bendigo newsagent Garry Angus. It is expected Duguid will use a defence of mental impairment. Duguid, 46, is accused of stabbing Mr Angus to death in his Pall Mall
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:18P
Hudson family murders judge yanks journalists' phones in court for alleged
CHICAGO - The judge at the trial of a man accused of killing three of Jennifer Hudson's relatives has decided to bar journalists' cellphones from court. He has been allowing their limited use during the first two weeks of trial so reporters could email
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:17P
Wood County man gets life sentence for sexual indecency with a child
WOOD COUNTY — On May 2, 2012, following a jury trial in the 402nd Judicial District Court of Wood County, Texas, a jury of 9 men and 3 women found Perry Wayne Jerden, 44, of Hawkins, Texas, guilty of sexual indecency with a child, which is a felony
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:16P
"Equality Nine" trial postponed due to dismissal of gay juror
SAN DIEGO -- Superior Court Judge Joan Weber adjourned proceedings in the "Equality Nine" trial Tuesday morning, saying that prosecutors violated the defendants rights by dismissing a potential juror because he is gay. Jury selection took place on
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:16P
Corona won't take the stand
They cited STC's refusal to let five girls join graduation ceremonies last March, despite the Regional Trial Court's issuance of a restraining order in favor of the students. Jimeno said the Supreme Court has the power, under the Constitution,
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:12P
Woodworth seeks release after judge's ruling
A northwest Missouri man whose murder conviction was questioned by a judge is seeking his release from prison while the high court considers the case. Mark Woodworth is serving a life sentence for his 1999 conviction in the death of neighbor Cathy
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:11P
Criminal cases
This information was the most current on file in criminal division of Marion County District Court as of April 27. Information often is not available until more than a week after hearings. Journal entries must be checked by the defense, prosecution,
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:10P
White Bear Lake driver pleads guilty to role in fatal Duluth crash
Christopher David Bombeck, 23, entered the plea before Judge Eric Hylden in State District Court on the day his trial was scheduled to start. Charges of careless driving and speeding were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:06P