Kent County Prosecutor calls release of convicted murderer 'disheartening'
Federico Cruz could be out on parole as early as March. Prosecutor Chris Becker said he believes Cruz should spend the rest of his life in prison.
Judge denies continuance of Boards murder trial
A request for a continuance of a trial by attorneys for Carl Roy Webb Boards II has been denied. Madison Circuit Court Division 3 Judge Andrew Hopper denied the request Friday as Boards indicated a ...
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Florida child killer’s death sentence upheld
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously upheld the death sentence of a man who murdered a 13-year-old girl in 2008 in a Panama City motel room.
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Judges win elections unopposed for Baton Rouge seats on First Circuit appeals court, 19th JDC
Two Baton Rouge judges ascended to higher benches Friday after qualifying unopposed for judicial races, Louisiana Secretary of State records show.
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En banc Ninth Circuit sides with Mormon church in dispute over tithes
The 11-judge panel rejected the appeal by a former member over the use of his tithings, with some judges emphasizing that courts have no business deciding religious matters at all.
Marilyn Mosby asks appeals court to overturn fraud conviction and allow her to keep her Florida condo
Attorneys representing former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby asked a federal appeals court on Friday to ...
Federal appeals court says ban on 18-year-olds buying handguns is unconstitutional
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals said in its ruling that the federal law infringes on the Second Amendment rights of 18- to 20-year-olds.
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Area residents get probation in Cass County court
Three area residents were sentenced to probation Friday in Cass County Circuit Court, with one having the chance to have his ...
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Accused Gillette Kidnapper Doesn't Help Case By Apologizing In Court
A Gillette man accused of kidnapping a woman and leading deputies on a high-speed chase up to 170 mph didn’t help his case by ...
'Knowledge of Mismatch:' Fed Judge Offers Guidance on How to Hold Banks Accountable for Erroneous Transfers
Courts across the country continue to weigh in on whether banks can be held liable for funds erroneously transferred to ...
Apple hits back at judge with demand for Google search dominance trial delay
Having been denied full inclusion at the forthcoming trial to determine Google's future, Apple has filed a motion to delay ...
2,000 Docket Entries: Complex South Florida Dispute Sets Precedent
"This was one of the most interesting cases I worked on in my career," Greenberg Traurig shareholder Robert "Bobby" Kane III said of the dispute that spanned six years and two judges.