Highest US military court to hear appeal of former Abu Ghraib dog handler convicted in abuseOctober 8th, 2009 Highest military court to hear Abu Ghraib appealWASHINGTON — The U.S. military's highest court is scheduled to hear the appeal of a former Army dog handler convicted in the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.
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.
Supreme Court refuses to hear former Quest CEO's appeal of insider trading convictionOctober 5th, 2009 High court refuses to hear insider trading appealWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has refused to hear former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio's appeal of his insider trading conviction. The court said Monday it would not entertain Nacchio's request that he either be acquitted of the charge or granted a new trial.
Preparations for Ohio execution halted pending appeal before full federal appeals courtSeptember 15th, 2009 Ohio execution preparations halted pending appealLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Ohio prison officials have halted execution preparations for a man who raped and stabbed to death a 14-year-old girl pending the results of an appeal before a full federal appeals court. Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Julie Walburn said Tuesday that prison officials were holding off on final preparations for lethal injection of Romell Broom.
US appeals court refuses to halt Ohio execution of man who raped, killed 14-year-old girlSeptember 15th, 2009 Appeals court refuses to halt Ohio executionLUCASVILLE, Ohio — A federal appeals court has refused to halt the execution of an Ohio man who raped a 14-year-old girl and stabbed her to death. The 6th U.S.
Man convicted in '97 rape, murder of 13-year-old girl loses appeal before Conn. Supreme CourtAugust 24th, 2009 Conn. Supreme Court rejects appeal in 1997 murderNEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Connecticut Supreme Court rejected the appeal Monday of one of eight people convicted in the rape and murder of a 13-year-old New Milford girl.
Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to FCC rulemaking on cable TV franchise awardsJune 15th, 2009 Court refuses to hear challenge to FCC ruleWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court won't stop the Federal Communications Commission from setting rules making it easier for new cable TV competitors to gain local franchises. The high court on Monday refused to hear an appeal from local governments saying the FCC had overstepped its authority.
Man held for raping minor sister in DelhiJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A 26-year-old east Delhi resident was arrested Thursday for raping his 12-year-old sister, police said. Deshraj, who is a street vendor, was arrested after his family members caught him raping the girl late Wednesday, police said.
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 to decide whether to limit 'business method' patentsJune 1st, 2009 Court to decide whether to limit patentsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has decided to take on an appeal that could decide whether someone can get a patent for a complex business idea. The high court on Monday decided to hear an appeal from Bernard Bilski and Rand Warsaw, who attempted to patent a method for managing weather-related risk having to do with trading in commodities.
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.
Prosecutors: Ex-soldier deserves death for raping, murdering Iraqi teen and killing her familyMay 11th, 2009 Lawyers: Ex-soldier deserves death for crimesPADUCAH, Ky. — Federal prosecutors say a former soldier convicted of raping and murdering an Iraqi teenager and killing her family deserves a death sentence because the crimes were so heinous.
Supreme Court refuses to let NJ officer sue after being wrongfully arrested in wife's deathApril 27th, 2009 Court refuses to let officer sue over his arrestWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has refused to let an Atlantic City, N.J., police officer sue prosecutors and investigators for wrongfully arresting and charging him with the murder of his wife. The high court on Monday refused to hear James L.
Court leaves in place 195-year sentence for reputed drug kingpinApril 27th, 2009 Court refuses appeal from reputed drug kingpinWASHINGTON — A reputed cocaine kingpin has lost his fight to reduce his 195-year prison term. The Supreme Court, acting Monday, rejected an appeal from Salvador Magluta, who was convicted of laundering at least $730,000 in drug money and bribing a juror at an earlier trial.
Ky. trial underway for ex-soldier charged with raping girl, killing family in IraqApril 27th, 2009 Ex-soldier's Ky. trial for Iraq crime beginsPADUCAH, Ky.
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