Lawyer: Sniper John Allen Muhammad to ask for Va. gov for clemency, appeal to US Supreme CourtOctober 15th, 2009 Sniper to ask Va. governor for clemencyFAIRFAX, Va.
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 turns away appeal by former Ill. prosecutor who sued Chicago Tribune for libelOctober 5th, 2009 Court turns down former prosecutor in libel caseWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has refused to revive a libel claim against the Chicago Tribune by a former prosecutor who accused the newspaper of a "witch hunt" against him. The court on Monday turned down an appeal from former DuPage County, Ill., Assistant State's Attorney Thomas Knight.
Supreme Court orders bail for Mass. man convicted of beating school teacher with baseball batAugust 27th, 2009 Supreme Court orders bail for Mass. man in beatingWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the state of Massachusetts to grant bail to a man convicted of beating an elementary school teacher with a baseball bat.
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.
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.
OJ Simpson argues in follow-up bail request he's no flight risk or danger to communityJuly 8th, 2009 Nevada high court gets follow-up OJ bail requestLAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson is promising not to disappear or endanger the community if he's freed from prison pending his appeal in an armed hotel room heist, his lawyers told the Nevada Supreme Court.
Prosecutors: Former press lord Conrad Black doesn't deserve bail pending Supreme Court appealJuly 7th, 2009 Prosecutors: Former press lord shouldn't get bailCHICAGO — Former press lord Conrad Black should not be freed on bail while appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court his conviction for defrauding shareholders in his Hollinger International media empire, prosecutors said Monday.
Ga. death penalty case likely on hold until fall after US Supreme Court recesses for summerJune 29th, 2009 High court puts Georgia death penalty case on holdSAVANNAH, Ga. — The U.S.
Former newspaper mogul Conrad Black asks Chicago federal judge for bail pending fraud appealJune 23rd, 2009 Conrad Black seeks release on bail pending appealCHICAGO — Former newspaper mogul Conrad Black is asking a federal judge in Chicago to release him from a Florida prison while he appeals his fraud conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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.
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.
If Sanjay Dutt cannot contest, we will request Manyata: Amar SinghJanuary 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - If Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt is not qualified to contest the Lok Sabha elections, his wife Manyata could be the Samajwadi Party candidate from Lucknow in his place, party general secretary Amar Singh said here Saturday. 'If Sanjay Dutt is unable to contest the polls, we will request the Dutt family to allow (his wife) Manyata to fight from Lucknow,' Amar Singh told reporters here.