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Bombing Defendant Admits At Start Of Trial To Mailing Threats, Dud Bombs
CHICAGO (CBS) — A bombing defendant is painting his own self-portrait on the witness stand in federal court. As WBBM Newsradio's John Cody reports, John Tomkins, 46, of Iowa, is representing himself in his trial on charges that he sent letters and dud
Updated: 05/03/2012 02:59P
Appeals court upholds conviction for fen-phen lawyers
The three-judge panel also upheld the trial court's order that Gallion and Cunningham pay almost $128 million in restitution to their fen-phen clients. Gallion and Cunningham were convicted in 2009 after a trial in US District Court in Covington.
Updated: 05/03/2012 02:49P
Man in Stockholm bomb blast 'had wires sticking out of his clothing'
Police who were called to the scene of an bomb blast in Stockholm found a dying man lying on the ground with wires sticking out of his clothing, a court in Glasgow heard today. Details of the blast were given at the trial of Nasserdine Menni,
Updated: 05/03/2012 02:47P
Vinson granted public defender, requests jury trial
By John Harbin Seven Falls Developer Keith Vinson pleaded not guilty to his charges in US District Court Thursday morning and was granted a public defender after a judge ruled that he couldn't afford an attorney, according to court records.
Updated: 05/03/2012 02:41P
Former Parkway substitute teacher faces child porn charges
LOUIS • A substitute teacher who worked for the Parkway School District was indicted in federal court here Wednesday on a charge of possession of child pornography. Richard Ambler, 49, of Florissant, was caught after pictures and videos containing
Updated: 05/03/2012 02:39P
Court voids 1550% tax hike on some malt liquor
A trial court previously sided with the board. The appeals court ruled that the board's attempt to change the definition of "distilled spirits" did not withstand even the "relaxed scrutiny" that a court gives to quasi-legislative actions such as
Updated: 05/03/2012 02:32P
Suspects In 9/11 Plot Head Back To Court At Guantanamo
The Obama administration halted that prosecution and tried to move the case into a New York federal court just blocks from where the Twin Towers fell during the attack, but caved in to political pressure and moved the case back into the Guantanamo
Updated: 05/03/2012 02:32P
Committee gives thumbs up to Kane court cameras
By Harry Hitzeman A new era could be coming for Kane County after a committee Thursday recommended the 16th Judicial Circuit apply to participate in a trial program to allow cameras in courtrooms. The state's Supreme Court earlier this year authorized
Updated: 05/03/2012 02:29P
Committee gives thumbs up to Kane court cameras
By Harry Hitzeman A new era could be coming for Kane County after a committee Thursday recommended the 16th Judicial Circuit apply to participate in a trial program to allow cameras in courtrooms. The state's Supreme Court earlier this year authorized
Updated: 05/03/2012 02:29P
Convicted cop-killer's other victim ready, if needed, for third trial
Holland's case went to the nation's high court in 2010 when he argued that he missed a lower court's deadline on one appeal because of his lawyer's incompetence. The Supreme Court agreed, sending the case back to the Miami federal court.
Updated: 05/03/2012 02:19P
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