Federal judge OKs competency hearing testimony from Elizabeth SmartSeptember 30th, 2009 Federal judge OKs testimony from Elizabeth SmartSALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge says he will allow Elizabeth Smart to testify in competency proceedings for the man charged with her 2002 abduction. In a ruling monday, U.S.
Judge denies new trial for evangelist Alamo, says proceedings in sex-crimes case were fairSeptember 8th, 2009 Judge denies evangelist's request for new trialTEXARKANA, Ark. — A federal judge in Arkansas has denied evangelist Tony Alamo's request for a new trial on child-sex charges.
Connecticut judge refuses to drop corruption charges against Hartford mayor, but delays caseSeptember 4th, 2009 Judge rejects Hartford mayor's bid to drop chargesHARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut judge has rejected Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez's request to drop corruption charges against him.
Freedom Communications granted motions to help continue operations in Chapter 11 proceedingsSeptember 2nd, 2009 Freedom wins motions to keep operating in Ch. 11WILMINGTON, Del.
Judge says ex-Bosnian leader Karadzic's war crimes case ready for trial; no date setAugust 20th, 2009 Ex-Bosnian leader Karadzic's genocide trial nearsTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — The pretrial judge in the war crimes case against former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic said Thursday he believes the case is ready for trial. The recommendation by Judge Iain Bonomy to the president of the U.N.
Minn. judge halts state court action on Williams case pending federal hearingAugust 5th, 2009 Williamses' case halted in Minn. courtST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin and Pat Williams can play this season unless a federal court gets involved and backs the NFL's bid to suspend them for violating anti-doping rules.
White supremacist indicted in museum shooting; hate crimes charges added to caseJuly 29th, 2009 White supremacist indicted in museum shootingWASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has indicted the white supremacist accused of fatally shooting a security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington.
Judge expected to rule by Aug. 7 in NFL drug policy case against 2 Vikings linemenJuly 22nd, 2009 Judge to rule by Aug. 7 in Vikings suspensionsMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams will have to wait a bit longer to find out if they will be going to trial before the season begins.
Pretrial hearing begins for Ore. couple accused of failing to seeking help for sick daughterJune 15th, 2009 Ore. pretrial hearing begins in ill girl's deathOREGON CITY, Ore. — An Oregon couple accused of praying over their ill 15-month-old daughter rather than seeking medical treatment are in court to present arguments that they shouldn't face trial on manslaughter charges in her death.
Conn. judge says federal agents violated 4 immigrants' rights in raid, blocks deportationJune 8th, 2009 Conn. judge blocks deportation of 4 immigrantsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A judge in Connecticut says federal agents violated the rights of four illegal immigrants during a raid in New Haven two years ago and has put a stop to deportation proceedings.
Judge shooting for spring 2010 corruption trial for ex-Ill Gov. BlagojevichJune 1st, 2009 Blagojevich could get spring 2010 trialCHICAGO — The federal judge presiding over ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's corruption case is shooting for a trial in spring 2010.
US Embassy confirms expiration of Baghdad contract for security firm once known as BlackwaterMay 8th, 2009 US: Baghdad contract expires for ex-BlackwaterBAGHDAD — The Baghdad contract for the security firm once known as Blackwater Worldwide ended Thursday, the U.S. Embassy said, although the company will temporarily continue operations elsewhere in Iraq.
Informants say contractor was trying to smuggle Blackwater weapons after Iraq shootingMay 6th, 2009 Informants allege proposed Blackwater weapons dumpRALEIGH, N.C. — Federal investigators say a defense contractor charged with trying to smuggle weapons out of Iraq told government informants that Blackwater guards wanted him to help get rid of weapons after a 2007 shooting in Baghdad.
Iraqi spokesman: No long-term role for ex-Blackwater firm; Iraq will seek compensationApril 21st, 2009 Iraq: No long-term role for ex-Blackwater unitsBAGHDAD — Iraq's government spokesman insisted Tuesday that the former Blackwater Worldwide can have no long-term presence in the country and said authorities will continue to press for compensation for a deadly September 2007 shooting. Ali al-Dabbagh confirmed that the company — now known as Xe — will have a presence at least until summer in some ground and air protection roles, but gave no other details of when the last former Blackwater units could be out of Iraq.
Judge halts Guantanamo proceedings against CanadianJanuary 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A US military judge suspended the proceedings Wednesday against a Canadian citizen accused of killing a US soldier in Afghanistan, in what could be the first step toward closing the controversial Guantanamo Bay prison camp. Hours after taking office, US President Barack Obama ordered a 120-day suspension of the military tribunals at Guantanamo so his administration can review the cases and explore the best way for moving forward.
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