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Neb. Supreme Court: Alleged victim must testify
The woman, referenced only as "HM" in court documents, appealed after being found in contempt in April 2011 by Lancaster County District Judge Paul Merritt. The judge ordered her to testify in the trial of a man charged with sexually assaulting her
Updated: 05/11/2012 01:58P
Nebraska Supreme Court rules that woman can be compelled to testify in sex
the Nebraska Supreme Court said Friday, although it suggested that might not be the best way to address her reluctance to take the stand. The ruling came in the case of a Kansas woman who was found in contempt after refusing to testify against a
Updated: 05/11/2012 01:57P
Nebraska Supreme Court rules that woman can be compelled to testify in sex
the Nebraska Supreme Court said Friday, although it suggested that might not be the best way to address her reluctance to take the stand. The ruling came in the case of a Kansas woman who was found in contempt after refusing to testify against a
Updated: 05/11/2012 01:57P
Man aims shoe at Breivik, marking first outburst in surprisingly calm trial (+
The trial of Breivik was interrupted briefly Friday when the brother of one of his 77 victims hurled a shoe at the confessed mass killer and yelled, "You killed my brother. Go to hell," before being escorted from the court room, police and witnesses
Updated: 05/11/2012 01:57P
Judge refuses to dismiss charges against John Edwards
Before winning a US Senate seat in 1998, Edwards made a fortune as a personal injury lawyer renowned for his ability to sway jurors. However, in doing so Edwards would also expose himself to what would likely be a withering cross-examination about his
Updated: 05/11/2012 01:56P
Case of alleged Flathead burglar headed to trial
Bayreuther had previously pleaded not guilty for his role in the crime but during a Thursday appearance in Flathead County District Court, Bayreuther's defense attorney stated his client has decided to take the case to trial.
Updated: 05/11/2012 01:56P
Case of alleged Flathead burglar headed to trial
Bayreuther had previously pleaded not guilty for his role in the crime but during a Thursday appearance in Flathead County District Court, Bayreuther's defense attorney stated his client has decided to take the case to trial.
Updated: 05/11/2012 01:56P
Edwards trial judge refuses to dismiss case
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - The judge in the campaign finance abuse trial of former Senator John Edwards rejected his lawyers' arguments that the prosecution had failed to prove the case against the one-time presidential candidate and
Updated: 05/11/2012 01:30P
Nebraska court: Woman must testify in rape case
As part of a technology change, commenting will not be available on some articles for a number of months. Read more about the change here. By MARGERY A. BECK The Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Supreme Court says a Kansas woman can be sent
Updated: 05/11/2012 01:28P
Morocco court convicts rapper for police song
He was charged with insulting state employees and official institutions. Police had accused Belghouat of posting a song on the Internet with photos insulting to police, with one showing an officer with a donkey's head.
Updated: 05/11/2012 01:27P
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