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Self-defense seminar encourages awareness as survivor speaks out 02/18/09
Walking down Annapolis, in Dearborn Heights, at 11 p.m. in the summer of 2007, Kylie Reeves, then 17, was talking on her cell phone when a masked assailant ran up behind her and put a knife to her throat. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:56:27 GMT)

Cosco Busan Owners Denied Access To Pilot Records
SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal judge Tuesday turned down a bid by a ship management company to obtain state pilot records dating back to 1993 as part of its defense against criminal charges stemming from a 2007 oil spill. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:46:36 GMT)

Defense's Witnesses Provide Testimony In Celis' Case
The final day of testimony in Mauricio Celis' trial Tuesday included more questions about who is able to be a lawyer in Mexico. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:18:03 GMT)

Trial of 'Clark Rockefeller' postponed until May
A judge on Tuesday granted a request to postpone the kidnapping trial of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller so his lawyers can prepare an insanity defense. Rockefeller's real identity is Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter (GAYR'-hahrtz-ry-tur), a German... (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:59:26 GMT)

Melton defense calls witnesses
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Testimony in the federal civil rights trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and former bodyguard Michael Recio may conclude Wednesday. That word from U-S District Judge Dan Jordan after the defense began presenting its case on Tuesday. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:50:39 GMT)

Defense lawyer: Intervention in Luzerne County judge scandal a 'victory'
The state Supreme Court is taking full jurisdiction over juvenile criminal cases ruled on by one of two Luzerne County Court judges who have admitted to misconduct on the bench. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:34:22 GMT)

Judge denies request to obtain oil-spill pilot’s records
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday turned down a bid by the management company of the Cosco Busan to obtain state records for ship pilot John Cota as part of its defense against criminal charges stemming from the 2007 Bay oil spill. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:16:01 GMT)

Georgia Cop, Torrey Thompson, Unfairly Charged With Manslaughter According to Legal Defense Fund
A black Georgia police office with an impeccable record has been unjustly indicted for murder, according to a legal defense fund that has taken up his case. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:56:00 GMT)

Stanford: Criminal Charges Almost Certain
The SEC case against Allen Stanford comprises little more, right now, than a civil complaint; more private cases are now being filed. What does this mean for Stanford himself? Is he subject to arrest anywhere in the world? (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:26:27 GMT)

Coalition seeks to overhaul Michigan's public defender system
LANSING -- A coalition of lawyers, judges and others is starting a drive to reform Michigan's checkerboard criminal defense system, which ranks 44th among the states in per-person expenditures on legal representation for people who get arrested and can't afford to hire their own attorneys. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:44:03 GMT)

Mich. advocates want changes to indigent defense
Judges, lawyers and groups from both sides of the political spectrum say Michigan must spend more to improve legal aid for poor criminal defendants. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:48:22 GMT)

Lance Hering in talks to scrub criminal record
A former Boulder Marine who staged his own disappearance in 2006 is in negotiations with Boulder County prosecutors to reach a deal that could potentially clear his criminal record. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:14:14 GMT)

Lance Hering in talks to scrub criminal record
BOULDER, Colo. — A former Boulder Marine who staged his own disappearance in 2006 is in negotiations with Boulder County prosecutors to reach a deal that could potentially clear his criminal record. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:20:25 GMT)

Defense Rests in Melton Trial
The defense rested Wednesday in the federal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton, accused of leading a sledgehammer assault on a duplex that he wanted torn down because he believed it was a crack house. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:34:18 GMT)

Mich. advocates want changes to indigent defense
LANSING — Judges, lawyers and groups from both sides of the political spectrum today demanded that Michigan spend more to improve legal aid for poor criminal defendants. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:05:24 GMT)

BULLETIN: Judge denies Grace request to file change of venue motion Posted on Feb. 18
One day prior to jury selection in the criminal trial against W.R. Grace & Co., a federal judge in Missoula denied a defense request to file a motion for a change of venue. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:19:48 GMT)

Madoff Attorney Uses Savvy and Likability to Protect a Despised Client
A wide range of Ira Lee Sorkin's peers in the white-collar and securities bars describe him as an outsized personality who is effective because he is so likable. One attorney says Sorkin is "very gregarious and good-natured," but has "the residual toughness necessary in a criminal defense lawyer." That toughness will come in handy as he faces the challenging task of representing one of the most ... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:25:34 GMT)

Defense request to move Grace trial out of Missoula denied
One day prior to jury selection in the criminal trial against W.R. Grace & Co., a federal judge in Missoula denied a defense request to file a motion for a change of venue. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:03:13 GMT)

Letters to the Editor: Defense of Ward Churchill's misconduct an outrage
I'm outraged by University of Oklahoma Professor David Deming's defense of Ward Churchill ("Churchill firing a travesty," Feb. 17). He attacked the integrity of faculty everywhere by using the "everyone does it" argument. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:20:55 GMT)

Burris stands up in defense
S hould he resign? Can he be forced out? Will he face criminal charges? (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:08:25 GMT)

Judge Rules For Conditional Release Of Grand Jury Testimony In Rubashkin Case
In a rare move, the judge in the Sholom Rubashkin criminal case has ordered secret grand jury testimony released to an expert witness for the defense. Rubashkin, the former vice president of Agriprocessors meat packing plant, was arrested last October on immigration and bank fraud charges. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:07:26 GMT)

Defense rests in federal trial of Miss. mayor
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The defense rested Wednesday in the federal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton, accused of leading a sledgehammer assault on a duplex that he wanted torn down because he believed it was a crack house. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:21:13 GMT)

Updated Information Pertaining to Faith Groups and Leaders Call for Criminal Charges to be Filed in Hialeah Abortion ...
MIAMI, Feb. 19 / Christian Newswire / -- Reverend Patrick J. Mahoney, director of the Christian Defense Coalition, has received a rough draft of a letter that has since been updated and will be signed by at least 40 members of the Florida House of Representatives. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:01:51 GMT)

Lawyer Fights to Keep Fee Info Out of Grand Jury's Hands
Criminal-defense attorney Robert Simels fought back Tuesday against the Justice Department's attempt to learn how he's been paid to represent an accused drug trafficker/money-launder. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:45:16 GMT)

Former defense attorney indicted
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. A former Martinsburg criminal defense attorney whose license to practice law has been annulled was indicted on 11 counts of practicing law without a license by a grand jury. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:11:44 GMT)

Pirate Bay's I-dunno defense
Pirate Bay founders say they don't read contracts or write speeches, that they don't control the enterprise. But will this ignorance defense work? (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:06:49 GMT)

Criminal lawyer shocked by arrest
A San Bernardino criminal defense attorney was in court representing his clients on Thursday -- a day after his arrest for investigation of accepting drugs and guns for legal services. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:53:20 GMT)

BART shooting defense may seek change of venue
Despite a gag order barring attorneys from commenting about the murder case against a former BART police officer charged with shooting an unarmed man, defense attorneys in the case may still file for a change of venue. The legal tactic must be weighed... (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:42:45 GMT)

House members seek KBR contract review
By By KIMBERLY HEFLING -- Members of Congress have asked Defense Secretary Robert Gates to review a $35 million contract awarded to a company under criminal investigation in the electrocution deaths of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. The Associated Press reported earlier this month that Houston-based KBR Inc. was given the contract by the Army Corps of Engineers to design and build a convoy support ... (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:17:36 GMT)

House members seek KBR contract review
Members of Congress have asked Defense Secretary Robert Gates to review a $35 million contract awarded to a company under criminal investigation in the electrocution deaths of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. The Associated Press reported earlier this month that... (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:31:37 GMT)

Senate Ethics Panel Could Act on Burris Without Waiting for Criminal Investigation
The Senate Ethics Committee could complete its inquiry of Roland W. Burris within weeks and without waiting for any possible criminal case about discrepancies in statements about his appointment, lawyers familiar with the panel said Friday. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:26:17 GMT)

Contractor's $35M Defense Contract Under Scrutiny After Soldier Electrocutions
Members of Congress ask Defense Secretary to review a $35 million contract awarded to company under criminal investigation in electrocution deaths of U.S. soldiers in Iraq (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:38:00 GMT)

Iraq electrocutions spur call for review of KBR contract
Members of Congress have asked Defense Secretary Robert Gates to review a $35 million contract awarded to KBR, the Houston-based company under criminal investigation in the electrocution deaths of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. (Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:38:43 GMT)

Testimony: Defense lawyer teamed with drug dealers
Noe Perez said he was skeptical when a woman who sold drugs for him brought then-Austin criminal defense lawyer Bruce Garrison to a South Austin motel room in 2006. (Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:49:09 GMT)

Gag order sought in ex-priest's court case
The Lucas County Prosecutor's Office has requested a gag order be put in place and all future filings be sealed while postconviction issues continue to be hashed out in the criminal case of a priest convicted of murdering a nun. The motion came just weeks after Gerald Robinson's defense attorneys filed a lengthy postconviction motion that claims ineffective assistance of trial counsel and the ... (Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:22:04 GMT)

Punjab women keeping licensed guns for self-defense
New Delhi, Feb. 21 : As the criminal activities are rising in Punjab, a growing number of women have started keeping licensed guns to protect themselves. (Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:38:57 GMT)

Criminal defense lawyer creates a legal tangle
Barbara Levenson is a senior judge in the circuit court of Miami-Dade-County. In her previous life, she was first a prosecutor and then ran her own law practice, where she focused on criminal defense. So when she creates a legal thriller, she knows whereof she writes. (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:09:05 GMT)

Teenage deaths should send message
Two tragically similar deaths of Massachusetts teens in recent months should spark conversation in every household about partying and legal responsibility, Boston criminal defense attorney Peter T. (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:35:06 GMT)

Coming to the defense of Bale, Phelps
Alec Baldwin wanted to thank Christian Bale on “Saturday Night Live.” And well he should. As Baldwin said, he's no longer the movie star with the worst public tantrum subsequently banished to cyber-detention in TV's “tsk-tsk” land. (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:22:12 GMT)

Scientists' conduct leaves Spector's defense team vulnerable to criticism
Prosecutors have portrayed the alleged misconduct as part of a larger effort by the experts to twist the evidence to the music producer's benefit as they racked up huge bills. When it came to hiring expert witnesses for his murder defense, Phil Spector went for the top of the line. The scientists he retained to analyze evidence in the fatal shooting of an actress are a who's who of American ... (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:11:00 GMT)

Lauren Collins: Defense lawyers celebrate the order to close the Guantanamo Bay prison.
Forgive a few Chelsea residents for staring in confusion at a sign that was recently taped to their building’s front door: a “Gitmo Party”--the neighbors in 6-E were throwing one--does, on first glance, seem akin to “Abu Ghraib Cocktails” or “Prom Night in Peshawar.” In the elevator . . . (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:11:50 GMT)

Rwanda: Defence Concludes Its Case in Kalimanzira Trial
Arusha — Defense case in the genocide trial of the former Cabinet Director in the Rwandan Interior Ministry, Calixte Kalimanzira concluded on Wednesday after fielding a total of 43 witnesses, including the accused himself, before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:22:11 GMT)

Defense maintains doubt
When considering circumstantial evidence, jurors are instructed to look at the situation as a whole and use their common sense. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:02:54 GMT)

Lawyer allegedly took drugs, guns as payment
A San Bernardino criminal defense attorney has been arrested for allegedly taking guns and drugs as payment for legal services. Read comments (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:01:54 GMT)

Lawyer allegedly took drugs, guns as payment
Associated Press - February 23, 2009 1:04 PM ET SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) - A San Bernardino criminal defense attorney has been arrested for alleging taking guns and drugs as payment for... (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:08:54 GMT)

Lawyer allegedly took drugs, guns as payment
A San Bernardino criminal defense attorney has been arrested for alleging taking guns and drugs as payment for legal services. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:21:10 GMT)

Lawyer Allegedly Took Drugs, Guns As Payment
San Bernardino criminal defense attorney has been arrested for allegedly taking guns and drugs as payment for legal services. Sheriff's investigators arrested 59-year-old Gary Stephen Redinger last week after a search of his home turned up suspected methamphetamine and more than 30 firearms. He was booked for investigation of various drug charges. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:31:43 GMT)

Former El Salvador defense minister facing passport fraud charges
Federal authorities announced immigration charges Monday against a former Salvadoran general and accused war criminal living in Plantation. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:01:19 GMT)

Authorities say Attorney Was Paid in Guns, Drugs
SAN BERNARDINO -- A criminal defense attorney is accused of taking guns and drugs as payment for his legal services, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's department. 59-year-old Gary Stephen Redinger was booked into the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga last week on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, furnishing narcotics and maintaining a narcotics ... (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:31:32 GMT)

San Bernardino Lawyer Allegedly Took Drugs, Guns as Payment
SAN BERNARDINO - A San Bernardino criminal defense attorney has been arrested for allegedly taking guns and drugs as payment for legal services. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:15:19 GMT)

Lawyer allegedly took drugs, guns as payment
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A San Bernardino criminal defense attorney has been arrested for allegedly taking guns and drugs as payment for legal services. Sheriff’s investigators arrested 59-year-old Gary Stephen Redinger last week after (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:14:12 GMT)

Defense expert in Oyler murder trial suggests multiple arsonists
A defense expert in the Raymond Lee Oyler arson and murder trial said Monday he believes two or possibly three arsonists were setting blazes in the San Gorgonio Pass in 2006, based on the differences of recovered cigarette-and-match devices. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:55:52 GMT)

This week's most popular
W.R. Grace trial: Government, defense lawyers make first statements Jurors heard lengthy opening statements Monday in the criminal trial of W.R. Grace & Co., as lawyers sketched cases that are poles apart in their portrayal of Libby's widespread asbestos poisoning. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:37:30 GMT)

W.R. GRACE TRIAL UPDATE: Jurors hear opening statements by prosecution, defense lawyers Posted on Feb. 23
Jurors heard lengthy opening statements Monday in the criminal trial of W.R. Grace & Co., as lawyers sketched cases that are poles apart in their portrayal of Libby’s widespread asbestos poisoning. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:16:22 GMT)

Defense wants case moved to juvenile court
The North Platte Telegraph Defense attorney Richard Birch filed a motion to have 18-year-old Michael Charging Elk's case moved to juvenile court on Monday. Charging Elk has been charged with a Class 2 felony robbery and Class 4 felony false imprisonment as an adult and faces up to 55 years in prison. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:43:01 GMT)

Harris County Criminal Lawyers' Association Elect JoAnne Musick as President
Houston criminal defense attorney JoAnne Musick continues to combine her career as a respected member of the Texas legal industry with her commitment to public service. As a partner in the Harris County Criminal Law firm, Musick & Musick, LLP, she has established herself as a leading criminal law and Houston juvenile law attorney and will take the role of president of the Harris County Criminal ... (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Longtime defense attorney Stan Simrin dies
A dogged and revered defense attorney, inspiring religious teacher and loving husband is a resume not many men can boast of. Stanley Simrin, however, was all those things and more, becoming one of Kern County's most respected criminal defense attorneys in his nearly four decades of practicing law. He worked hard and never talked of stopping until a stroke hospitalized him in late November. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:00:12 GMT)

Defense: Anti-Semitism played role in Rubashkin indictment
CEDAR RAPIDS --- The 97-count criminal indictment against Agriprocessors and its executives should be dismissed because of anti-Semitic bias, defense attorneys argued Monday in federal court. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:26:51 GMT)

W.R. GRACE TRIAL UPDATE: Prosecutors call first witness, are met with barrage of objections by defense Posted on Feb. 24
Federal prosecutors called their first witnesses Tuesday morning in the W.R. Grace & Co. trial, but were met by a barrage of objections from defense lawyers n who argued that the government’s line of questioning was irrelevant because it strayed outside a narrow timeframe in which the company’s alleged criminal acts must have occurred. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:16:22 GMT)

Criminal Activity
Crowley officials have been investigating a rash of criminal activities that have been occurring throughout the city. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:07:13 GMT)

Judge got campaign contribution from lawyer now before him in criminal case
State District Judge Charlie Baird, who on Friday said he would wait a year to decide whether former Austin criminal defense lawyer Bruce Garrison should go to prison on charges that he possessed drugs and forged judges' signatures on court documents, once received a campaign contribution from Garrison, according to campaign finance reports. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:49:12 GMT)

W.R. Grace trial: Government, defense lawyers make first statements
Jurors heard lengthy opening statements Monday in the criminal trial of W.R. Grace & Co., as lawyers sketched cases that are poles apart in their portrayal of Libby's widespread asbestos poisoning. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:32:14 GMT)

Ybanez' 1999 defense was "appalling," expert testifies
Expert witnesses testified today that Nathan Ybanez was poorly represented in his 1999 murder trial and his state of mind made it impossible for him to aid in his own defense. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:03:27 GMT)

Judge refuses to dismiss criminal case against Wichita, Kan., abortion provider
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A judge has refused to toss out the criminal case against a doctor accused of violating Kansas ' late-term abortion law. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:38:56 GMT)

Defense: Dillon offered proposal by prosecutors
Actor Matt Dillon's lawyer says he's been offered a deal by prosecutors that could resolve a criminal case stemming from his Dec. 30 arrest for a speeding violation. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:50:56 GMT)

Britney Spears' Ex Boyfriend Arrested, Charged With Felony
Britney Spears' ex Adnan Ghalib was arrested and charged with a felony this morning for running over a court officer who tried to serve the paparazzo with a restraining order against the singer. Ghalib, 36, has pled not guilty. L.A. criminal defense attorney Gregory Caplan tells Usmagazine.com that Ghalib could face up to eight years in prison and a permanent revocation of his drivers ... (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:02:03 GMT)

Accused Niece Killer To Try Insanity Defense
He's accused of breaking into his grandmother's home and killing his 6-year-old cousin, and now an attorney for Ryan Bois says that she's prepared to use an insanity defense. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:19:29 GMT)

Defense says Dillon offered plea deal
CHELSEA — Actor Matt Dillon's lawyer says he's been offered a deal by prosecutors that could resolve a criminal case stemming from his Dec. 30 arrest for a speeding violation. ... - The Associated Press (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:03:56 GMT)

Briton accused of hacking US defense computers loses latest round of extradition battle
LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors said Thursday they would not bring criminal charges against a London man accused of hacking into U.S. military computers. The decision is a blow to Gary McKinnon's attempts to avoid extradition to the United States . (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:52:25 GMT)

UK hacker loses new round of US extradition fight
(By DEAN CARSON, Associated Press Writer) British prosecutors said Thursday they would not bring criminal charges against a London man accused of hacking into U.S. military computers. The decision is a blow to Gary McKinnon's attempts to avoid extradition to the United States. U.S. prosecutors allege that McKinnon, 42, broke into 97 computers belonging to NASA, the Department of Defense and ... (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:04:40 GMT)

Chris Brown to claim self-defense
Chris Brown will reportedly plea self-defense in his court case, claiming Rihanna attacked him. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:17:30 GMT)

UFO-Chasing Hacker Could Face Extradition to US
British prosecutors said Thursday they would not bring criminal charges against a London man accused of hacking into U.S. military computers. The decision is a blow to Gary McKinnon's attempts to avoid extradition to the United States. U.S. prosecutors allege that McKinnon, 42, broke into 97 computers belonging to NASA, the Department of Defense and several branches of the military soon after ... (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:37:44 GMT)

Defense attorney arrested in Coon Rapids for drug possession; charges expected today
Police arrested a criminal defense attorney in Coon Rapids Wednesday night on suspicion of drug possession, authorities said. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:45:44 GMT)

Criminal charge against Weston principal dropped
A criminal charge against a Weston principal accused of trying to strangle his wife was dropped today, according to his defense attorney. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:29:50 GMT)

Criminal Charge Against Weston Principal Dropped
Criminal charges filed against a Weston middle school principal accused or trying to strangle his wife have been dropped. Falcon Cove Middle School Principal Mark Kaplan, 37, was charged last month with a felony count of battery for the alleged attack. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:58:45 GMT)

Lawyers warned Lake County Jail calls are recorded
CROWN POINT, Ind. -- The head of Lake County public defender's office is warning defense attorneys about talking with clients about their criminal cases over jail telephones. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:41:40 GMT)

Defense attorneys in carjack case say Web comments may prevent fair trial
Knoxville media will stand trial today on charges of failing to police Web site commentary in what is shaping up to be a classic clash between two fundamental constitutional rights. In one corner of Knox County Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner’s courtroom will be defenders of the First Amendment and its guarantee of a free press. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:17:07 GMT)

Defense: Dillon offered proposal by prosecutors
CHELSEA — Actor Matt Dillon's lawyer says he's been offered a deal by prosecutors that could resolve a criminal case stemming from his Dec. 30 arrest for a speeding violation. ... - The Associated Press (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:16:55 GMT)

Pakistan defense minister's vehicle attacked
Unknown people attacked the vehicle of Pakistan's Defense Minister Ahmed Mukhtar on Friday, local media reported. The vehicle was attacked in the garrison city of Rawalpindi near Islamabad, but heavy contingent of police succeeded in rescuing the minister, private Geo TV channel said. It is not clear who attacked the minister's vehicle, but it might be in connection with the protests triggered ... (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:45:33 GMT)

53 hopefuls vie for 2 circuit court judgeships
Prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys and county judges are among the 53 people scheduled for interviews next week for two circuit court judgeships. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:09:43 GMT)

Suspected al Qaeda operative charged in U.S. court
President Barack Obama on Friday ordered suspected al Qaeda operative Ali al-Marri transferred to the U.S. court system to face newly filed criminal charges after 5-1/2 years in a military prison in South Carolina. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:24:57 GMT)

State rests case against Sterling
LEXINGTON — The state rested its case against Greenville businessman Jack Sterling on Friday, and a judge denied a defense request for an immediate acquittal on one of the three criminal charges against the former HomeGold chairman. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:12:01 GMT)

Corruption scandal uncovered in Czech Defense Ministry
Czech anti-corruption police are investigating a corruption scandal which involves a dozen former Defense Ministry staff, local media reported Friday. Police said 51 people are accused of connection with fraudulent tenders for the ministry's projects, mainly small construction and reconstruction works, maintenance of property, heating and cleaning in 2005 and 2006. The deceitful bids were worth ... (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:35:39 GMT)

Defense maintains doubt
When considering circumstantial evidence, jurors are instructed to look at the situation as a whole and use their common sense. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:23:47 GMT)

Hate crime beating was self-defense, says lawyer for smiling suspect Keith Phoenix
Laughing murder suspect Keith Phoenix claimed self-defense Saturday in the hate-crime slaying of an Ecuadoran immigrant - a story the victim's brother called "unbelievable.". (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:30:52 GMT)

High school bullying or criminal stalking? Judge to decide
Storm Stockstill's final semester at Jupiter High School could have been his finest. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:09:48 GMT)

Peer review: Jury selection vital to trial process
PANAMA CITY - A few years ago, Bob Sombathy went where few lawyers have gone before. Sombathy, despite being a defense attorney in Bay County for more than 15 years at the time, made it onto a jury in a criminal trial. It was a drug case and when Sombathy (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:29:36 GMT)

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