Latest Trial Court News

Fort Hood Bomb Plot Suspect Wears Mask in Court 5/21/12
AP WACO, Texas (AP) - A soldier accused of plotting to bomb Fort Hood troops is wearing a mask during jury selection at his federal trial - the first time his face has been covered in court. Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo is accused of biting through his lip
Updated: 05/21/2012 04:41P

Woman's children 'made up' abuse story
An Invercargill District Court judge yesterday took the rare step of directing a jury to find a woman not guilty, after it was revealed in court the woman's daughter may have lied about allegations she had made against her mother.
Updated: 05/21/2012 04:40P

Appeals court refuses to delay in RI prisoner case
The appeals panel ruled earlier this month that Pleau may stand trial in federal court. Lawyers for Pleau and Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'-fee) had sought a delay while they prepare an appeal to the US Supreme Court. Chafee says prosecutors want to try
Updated: 05/21/2012 04:39P

Mistrial declared in DJ Williams' DUI 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. The Associated Press DENVER — A Denver judge has declared a mistrial for Denver Broncos linebacker DJ Williams in
Updated: 05/21/2012 04:18P

'Jub Jub', co-accused to visit crime scene
The Protea Magistrate's Court adjourned their trial on Monday. “We will resume tomorrow (Tuesday) and proceed to the scene of the crime,” Magistrate Brian Nemavhidi said. National Prosecuting Authority spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said inspection of a crime
Updated: 05/21/2012 03:43P

Multiple name case nears end
The millionaire businessman with two separate identities must have known that his immigration applications contained untrue statements because he travelled on them, a court has heard. The case wound up yesterday and Justice Timothy Brewer has reserved
Updated: 05/21/2012 03:42P

Life term sought for Bali bomb-maker
The West Jakarta District Court is expected to deliver its verdict on June 21. Prosecutor Bambang Suharyadi told the court that the case against Patek, the final key Bali suspect to stand trial, for premeditated murder had been shown without doubt.
Updated: 05/21/2012 03:42P

Apple, Samsung CEOs in US court talks on patents
The US case, the most closely watched in a global patent war between the two companies involving some 20 cases in 10 countries, is set for trial at the end of July in San Jose, California. Each company denies the other's allegations of patent
Updated: 05/21/2012 03:41P

Two on trial over 'attack'
Two men are on trial this week at the High Court in Blenheim for their involvement in a "revenge attack" on the streets of Kaikoura, according to the prosecution. Sonny David Aitken, 30, of Australia, and Carlos Mikaere Pereri Brown, 27, of Kaikoura,
Updated: 05/21/2012 03:40P

Prosecutor at NY trial: Goldman board member gave inside tips to hedge fund friend
5, 2012 file photo, former Goldman Sachs board member Rajat Gupta, left, exits Manhattan federal court with his attorney Gary Naftalis, in New York. The insider trading trial of the... (Associated Press) FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2009 file photo,
Updated: 05/21/2012 03:39P