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BC-US--Clemens Trial,2nd Ld-Writethru, US
The two government witnesses Monday were federal agents Jeff Novitzky of the Food and Drug Administration and John Longmire of the FBI. Novitzky began investigating connections between drugs and sports as an agent with the Internal Revenue Service.
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:41A
Rafferty was no bystander in death of Tori Stafford, Crown tells jury in closing
Tara McDonald (right), mother of slain Victoria (Tori) Stafford, and her mother Linda Winters walk into court for proceedings at the Michael Rafferty murder trial in London, Ontario, Tuesday, May, 8, 2012. Rafferty has pleaded not guilty to
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:38A
'Susan likes to be admired and I'm a voyeur': Court hears 'sexually graphic
The judge presiding over the trial of Steven Powell will decide today whether or not the excerpts can be used as evidence in the 14 counts of voyeurism against him. Yesterday, the judge dismissed a charge of possession of child pornography against
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:36A
Treasurer for Bemidji Masonic Lodge accused of stealing $35K, partly to pay
Nathan Arlo Pochardt, 39, of Bemidji, pleaded not guilty Monday in Beltrami County District Court to a felony charge of theft by swindle, at which time a notice was entered to seek aggravated sentencing in the case. Pochardt's next court date is
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:34A
Texas Spurs Federal Court to Action on Photo ID
As we mentioned yesterday, the Photo ID case between the state of Texas and the Department of Justice marches steadily toward trial in July. After we posted yesterday, the federal district court in DC that is hearing the case issued a new order,
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:33A
Prosecutors ask federal appeals court to issue immediate order in Rhode Island
The request filed Tuesday with the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals comes one day after the panel ruled 3-2 that Jason Pleau (plew) may stand trial in federal court. The 34-year-old Pleau is accused of fatally shooting a gas station manager outside a
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:32A
Jerry Sandusky Sex Abuse Case: Penn State prosecutors change date of key
Prosecutors have changed the date of a key allegation of assault in the case of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, according to new court documents. Pictures: Who's who in the Penn State abuse scandal Previously, prosecutors had filed
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:31A
Accused killer to have competency hearing
Hurley did not appear at the status conference in Silver City District Court on Monday. Both the victim's mother, Janine Tyler, and brother, Jonathan Torrisi did appear at the brief status conference. Both have followed the case closely since Sierra
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:26A
High Court rules against keeping Muheeth murder suspect under house arrest
The PG also claimed during the High Court ruling that the Juvenile Court had not properly considered that the suspect, who is a minor, might influence the trial's witnesses should he be released from police detention. It was noted yesterday that the
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:25A
Alleged day school molester appears in Australia court
44, who worked as a security guard and youth group counselor at the Yeshivah College Orthodox boys' school, was in Magistrates Court in Melbourne on Monday for a committal hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial.
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:24A