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Federal judge strikes down part of new anti-terrorism statute
This ruling is almost certain to be affirmed on appeal in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New York. But ultimately, the Supreme Court will have to hear the case. If, as I expect, the appellate court affirms the trial judge's ruling
Updated: 05/17/2012 05:41P
The case against 'indefinite detention'
Leaving these powers on the books is not only a dangerous threat to our civil liberties, but also undermines one of our strongest assets in trying suspected terrorists: Article III courts and domestic law enforcement. Since Sept.
Updated: 05/17/2012 05:41P
Delhi Development Authority official gets 3 years in jail for graft
NEW DELHI: A trial court has sentenced a DDA official to three years imprisonment for taking Rs 1000 bribe to allow illegal construction. The court said a public servant cannot expect leniency on the ground that the bribe he took was a very small
Updated: 05/17/2012 05:40P
Focus now on bureaucrats who finalized Jal Mahal deal
A trial court that heard the charges against Zutshi and Sharma issued non-bailable arrest warrants against them as well as Kothari in September last year. While the high court granted no relief to the accused, the Supreme Court stayed the criminal
Updated: 05/17/2012 05:40P
Jury misconduct allegations in Jason Young retrial deemed false
The messages prompted Superior Court Judge Donald Stephens to ask the State Bureau of Investigation to look into the claims. In his May 16 memo to attorneys in the case, said the posting from a "Jennifer Russell" was posted by a male blogger in High
Updated: 05/17/2012 05:37P
Jury misconduct allegations in Jason Young retrial deemed false
The messages prompted Superior Court Judge Donald Stephens to ask the State Bureau of Investigation to look into the claims. In his May 16 memo to attorneys in the case, said the posting from a "Jennifer Russell" was posted by a male blogger in High
Updated: 05/17/2012 05:37P
Will County judge sets July trial date for Drew Peterson in the death of his
Peterson's trial was set to stand trial in the summer of 2010. But prosecutors appealed a judge's decision to forbid them from presenting certain hearsay evidence. Last month, an appellate court ruled the evidence could be presented.
Updated: 05/17/2012 05:33P
Judge Makes Case For Saying "No" To Cell Phones
Signs are posted outside court buildings and at security stations inside, telling visitors cell phones and other devices are not allowed. Judge Gull says the cell phone restriction was put in place after a 2006 murder trial, in which suspected gang
Updated: 05/17/2012 05:30P
Pictures: Rolando McClain's Trial In Decatur
McClain's lawyer has appealed the verdict and asked for a jury trial. McClain was sentenced to 180 days in jail, but remains free while the case is on appeal. Thursday's trial took place in Decatur Municipal Court ( Photo : Brian Covington , WHNT News.
Updated: 05/17/2012 05:26P
Appeals court revives POM lawsuit vs Coca-Cola
A lower court resolved the case in Coca-Cola's favor before trial. But on Thursday, the 9th Circuit found that POM may have standing to pursue some state law claims against Coca-Cola, and it returned the case to US District Court in Los Angeles for
Updated: 05/17/2012 05:23P
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