Latest Trial Court News
John Edwards Prosecution Uses 'Nightline' Interview in Court
Sketch by Christine Cornell(GREENSBORO, NC) -- The last thing jurors in the John Edwards trial saw Thursday before the prosecution rested was video from a Nightline interview that shows Edwards lying. As the prosecution wrapped up its case,
Updated: 05/10/2012 08:08P
Blood stain expert gives testimony in Astorga trial
Blood dominated the testimony Thursday in the death penalty trial of convicted cop-killer Michael Astorga. Astorga's defense is that he's the wrong guy, not the shooter. It didn't work in his murder trial two years ago but it might work now to keep him
Updated: 05/10/2012 08:07P
Alleged N7.9m fraud: Ex-Vanguard staff's trial adjourned till May 21
By BARTHOLOMEW MADUKWE LAGOS -A Lagos State High Court sitting in Igbosere, yesterday, adjourned till May 21, for trial of former Chief Accountant of Vanguard Media Limited, Mr. Yisa Badmus, who is standing trial alongside Joseph Ezeobi,
Updated: 05/10/2012 08:05P
Alleged N7.9m fraud: Ex-Vanguard staff's trial adjourned till May 21
By BARTHOLOMEW MADUKWE LAGOS -A Lagos State High Court sitting in Igbosere, yesterday, adjourned till May 21, for trial of former Chief Accountant of Vanguard Media Limited, Mr. Yisa Badmus, who is standing trial alongside Joseph Ezeobi,
Updated: 05/10/2012 08:05P
John Edwards trial: the prosecution rests
On Friday, Edwards' defense team plans to ask US District Court Judge Catherine C. Eagles to dismiss the case, on the grounds that prosecutors haven't proven their case, NBC News reported. If the trial continues, Edwards' lawyers will begin presenting
Updated: 05/10/2012 08:03P
Accused man needs lawyer
Duty lawyer Jock Turnbull told Palmerston North District Court yesterday that Peter Coles had been assigned as Billett's lawyer, but that he could no longer defend him. Mr Turnbull said Mr Coles was tied up with a murder trial in Wellington.
Updated: 05/10/2012 08:02P
Government rests its case against ex-Senator Edwards
By Colleen Jenkins | GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Prosecutors wrapped up their case against former Senator John Edwards on Thursday in dramatic fashion, playing a video of a 2008 TV interview in which the married politician said he wanted to
Updated: 05/10/2012 08:02P
Truck driver admits killing bar worker
The 53-year-old entered the guilty plea at a pre-trial session in Christchurch District Court before Judge Gary MacAskill this morning. The Crown withdrew a charge of sexual violation after his guilty plea to murder. Judge MacAskill remanded him in
Updated: 05/10/2012 08:00P
The Prosecution Rests: Trial Now in Edwards Defense Team's Hands
If Edwards chooses not to take the stand during his criminal trial that tape will remain the only time the court hears him address the core issues in the case. As the video began to play, the jurors leaned forward to watch it on a big screen in front
Updated: 05/10/2012 07:59P
The Prosecution Rests: Trial Now in Edwards Defense Team's Hands
If Edwards chooses not to take the stand during his criminal trial that tape will remain the only time the court hears him address the core issues in the case. As the video began to play, the jurors leaned forward to watch it on a big screen in front
Updated: 05/10/2012 07:59P