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Eaton to get new hearing in 'L'il Miss' murder
The former Riverton resident who is Wyoming's lone death row inmate will get a new court hearing on claims he didn't receive an adequate defense at trial in state court, a federal judge has ruled. Dale Wayne Eaton is challenging the constitutionality
Updated: 05/06/2012 12:34P
War of words waged on Facebook over 9-year-old girl who was 'run to death' for
But as in other high-profile court cases, Facebook pages dedicated to the case appeared soon after Savannah's death, with some honoring the girl's memory or denouncing her caretakers, while others supporting the two women.
Updated: 05/06/2012 12:24P
9/11 trial likely a long one
They argued the US kept the case out of civilian court to prevent disclosure of the treatment of prisoners like Mohammed, who was waterboarded 183 times. Congress then blocked the transfer of any prisoners from Guantanamo to the US, forcing the Obama
Updated: 05/06/2012 12:19P
9/11 Arraignment #13: Getting Through These Challenges Has Been A Challenge
That's what I do, explains the court. Let me give you an extreme example, Connell says. Suppose that Congress passed a law allowing for capital trial by summary contempt. Yet during this proceeding, because of either bad legal counsel or the absence of
Updated: 05/06/2012 12:18P
Taada eyes Senate seat under Liberal Party
Meanwhile, during the resumption of the impeachment trial today, Monday, against Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona, Taada who is also one of the prosecutors said they hope that the defense will present Corona at the impeachment court and that
Updated: 05/06/2012 12:16P
CA junks Fraport plea vs The Firm
According to the appellate court, the arguments raised by Fraport AG are considered matters of defense, which should be presented and scrutinized during the trial of the case. It explained that grave abuse of discretion, “implies such capricious and
Updated: 05/06/2012 12:14P
Fatal duck boat crash civil trial begins in Philly
By JOANN LOVIGLIO AP PHILADELPHIA -- A trial is getting under way in federal court to determine the dollar amount two vessel operators may have to pay following a collision of a tugboat-guided barge and a sightseeing boat two years ago in Philadelphia
Updated: 05/06/2012 12:11P
The people won't be fooled
If that proved true, it would be truly sad, given the stakes: The trial is a crucible, a supreme test of public trust for one of the nation's most powerful officials and, naturally, also for the Supreme Court, over which he presides as chief justice.
Updated: 05/06/2012 12:10P
Aquino tells Corona to explain $ deposit
The gavel and the book on the The Rules of the Senate on the bench of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile await the resumption of the impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona. SONNY ESPIRITU PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III on Sunday
Updated: 05/06/2012 12:08P
JPE eyes marathon CJ impeachment hearings
Enrile said he would make the recommendation to the defense and prosecution panels as the trial resumes today at the Senate impeachment court after a six-week recess. He said the Senate could start the hearings at 2 pm instead of 3 pm and extend
Updated: 05/06/2012 12:07P
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