Top German court receives request from John Demjanjuk's lawyer to block trialOctober 12th, 2009 Top German court receives Demjanjuk appealKARLSRUHE, Germany — Germany's highest court says it has received an appeal from the lawyer of accused Nazi prison camp guard John Demjanjuk seeking to block the 89-year-old's trial. However, the Federal Constitutional Court did not say Monday when it might rule on the request to halt the trial, scheduled to open in Munich on Nov.
US Supreme Court turns down Ohio priest's conviction appeal in Easter weekend slaying of nunOctober 6th, 2009 Supreme Court nixes priest's appeal in nun killingTOLEDO, Ohio — The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down an appeal filed by a Roman Catholic priest convicted of murdering a nun in Ohio.
Federal court upholds government's decision to revoke license of gun shop tied to DC snipersSeptember 30th, 2009 No license for Wash. gun shop linked to DC snipersSEATTLE — A Tacoma gun shop linked to the D.C.
Va. governor says he knows of no reason to stop execution of Washington-area sniper MuhammadSeptember 30th, 2009 Va. gov: No reason to stop sniper executionRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov.
Ex-wife of DC sniper says she is a survivor _ years after husband abused her, tormented citySeptember 26th, 2009 Ex-wife: DC sniper said 'you have become my enemy'WASHINGTON — As the ex-wife of the notorious D.C. sniper emptied herself during a 30-day fast five years ago, one question tormented her — why did he want to kill her?
Mildred Muhammad wrote about that isolation and torment for years in her journals.
Virginia seeks November execution for Washington-area sniper mastermind John Allen MuhammadSeptember 12th, 2009 Va. seeks November execution for DC-area sniperRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is seeking a Nov.
Mexico's Supreme Court dismisses appeal of military jurisdiction in crimes against civiliansAugust 11th, 2009 In Mexico, challenge of military courts failsMEXICO CITY — Mexico's Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against the practice of allowing military courts to judge soldiers involved in crimes against civilians. The court says it rejected an appeal by a woman whose husband was shot by soldiers in northern Sinaloa state in 2008 because she lacks legal standing to file the appeal.
Female ski jumpers' appeal to be heard in November on competing in Vancouver OlympicsAugust 10th, 2009 Female ski jumpers' appeal hearing set for Nov. 12VANCOUVER, British Columbia —A group of female ski jumpers will return to court in November to appeal a decision that prevents them from competing in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Federal appeals court in Virginia upholds conviction of D.C.-area sniper mastermindAugust 7th, 2009 Appeals court in Va. upholds sniper convictionRICHMOND, Va.
Nevada Supreme Court to hear arguments on releasing OJ Simpson pending appealAugust 3rd, 2009 Nevada Supreme Court to weigh OJ release on appealLAS VEGAS — Lawyers for O.J. Simpson and a former golfing buddy hope to persuade a Nevada Supreme Court panel to spring the two men from prison while the justices review their convictions in a gunpoint hotel room heist.
Vancouver Canucks owner scores victory in Supreme Court of CanadaJuly 16th, 2009 Canucks ownership dispute settled in top courtOTTAWA — The owner of the Vancouver Canucks scored a victory in Canada's top court regarding his hold on the team. The Supreme Court of Canada has sided with Francesco Aquilini, dismissing an appeal from two Vancouver businessmen.
Supreme Court turns away appeal of ex-Tyco executives convicted of fraud, larcenyJune 8th, 2009 Ex-Tyco execs lose appeal at Supreme CourtWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is refusing to hear an appeal from two former top executives of Tyco International that challenges their convictions for fraud and larceny involving more than $100 million in bonuses. The justices' action Monday ends the effort by Tyco's former CEO L.
Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal from man convicted of raping 15-year-old girlJune 1st, 2009 Court won't hear appeal from man convicted of rapeWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court won't hear the latest appeal from a man convicted in the rape and killing of a 15-year-old Kansas City girl. The high court on Monday refused to hear an appeal from Michael A.
Conrad Black seeks release from prison while Supreme Court considers his appealMay 29th, 2009 Black asks high court for release from prisonWASHINGTON — Former media executive Conrad Black is seeking his release from prison, at least until the Supreme Court decides whether to uphold his fraud conviction. Black has served nearly 15 months of a 6 1/2-year prison term following his conviction in July 2007.
Nawaz's plane hijacking conspiracy case records missing since 2007April 8th, 2009 KARACHI - The records of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's appeals in the plane hijacking conspiracy case have been missing from the Sindh High Court records since 2007. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawyer, Arshad Khan Jadoon, said that three miscellaneous applications were filed by the PML-N seeking certified copies of the judgment by an anti-terrorism court (ATC-I) for Karachi division.
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