Stalking Case Against State Trooper Ends Jul 25, 2008
On Tuesday, July 15, Fulton County District Attorney Travis Kendall filed a motion for nolle prosequi in the case involving Trooper Alan T. Deffibaugh. The motion was in turn granted by President Judge John R. Walker of the Fulton/Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. (Fulton County News, PA)
Underbelly lawyer cleared Jun 10, 2008
Crown prosecutor Gavin Silbert, SC, entered a nolle prosequi - a Latin legal phrase meaning "do not pursue" - on all four counts during a hearing at the County Court in Melbourne today. Ms Garde-Wilson did not say anything outside the court, but her lawyer, Stephen Shirrefs, SC, said she was glad it was all over. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Police Informant in Fatal Pot Raid Revealed May 17, 2008
Those credit card charges WERE nolle prosequi or set aside. That was April. (WTKR.com, VA)
Justice prevails; sometimes it’s just slow Mar 15, 2008
However, and this is where all things became complicated, the Phelps County Assistant Prosecutor handling the case signed a motion to dismiss (nolle prosequi) the charge on March 3. The attorney representing the defendant knew this and so, obviously, did the assistant prosecutor. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Presidential "assasin" slapped With Additional Charge Jan 18, 2008
Osei was discharged by the court on Thursday, December 20, 2007 after the prosecution had filed a nolle prosequi (unwilling to prosecute) but was re-arrested when he stepped out of the court. He was first arraigned before the Motor Court on November 16, 2007 and remanded. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Reader says George has ‘clearly improved’ prosecutor’s office Jan 5, 2008
Nolle prosequi in 2006, 638; in 2007, 392. Bad check cases in 2006, 1,720 first notices sent; 0 second notices sent; in 2007, 1,972 first notices sent; 58 second notices sent. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
How Politics Bungled Case Against Asuni Dec 16, 2007
But before the intelligence agency and the AGF could put all their acts together, a Presidential directive had ordered that the AGF himself should enter a Nolle Prosequi ... The truth of these claims is now blowing in the wind as no court can hear this case with the filing of Nolle Prosequi by the Attorney-General of the Federation. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Grand Jury indicts 24, including two for attempt murder and one for aggravated sexual battery Nov 8, 2007
The other counts were declared nolle prosequi by the state ... The possession with intent and drug paraphernalia charges were declared nolle prosequi by the state ... The other charges were declared nolle prosequi by the state. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
British consultant defiles three-year-old girl Nov 1, 2007
According to the Attorney-General, the accused person was initially charged with indecent assault, which was a misdemeanour, and for that reason a nolle prosequi was filed, resulting in his discharge and re-arrest. Mr Ghartey stated that his outfit had requested the British authorities to furnish them with the background of Tichler. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Daily Briefing Aug 31, 2007
In an order signed Monday and made public late Wednesday, U.S. District Judge George B. Daniels entered a "nolle prosequi" order just over a year after Quattrone, the one-time head of Credit Suisse First Boston's technology group, entered a deferred-prosecution agreement with prosecutors. The deferred-prosecution agreement provided that obstruction-of-justice charges against Quattrone would be dismissed as long as he didn't violate state or federal laws for a year's time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Zambia: Prosecutors End Case Against Ex-President's Wife Aug 26, 2007
THE State yesterday entered a nolle prosequi in a case in which Second Republican President, Frederick Chiluba's wife, Regina was charged with nine counts of being in possession of stolen or illegally obtained property ... Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) prosecutor attached to the Task Force on Corruption, Dennis Simwinga, made an application to discontinue the case through a nolle prosequi just before Ndola Principal Resident Magistrate, Chilombo Phiri, could deliver her ruling in the matter... (allAfrica.com)
Contents of Russell Johnson letter Aug 10, 2007
Therefore, as of today, I have issued a memorandum to my assistants that they are to nolle prosequi all citations and warrants written by constables that come before the Roane County General Sessions Courts unless in their opinion the nature of the alleged offense is such that it requires my review before being dismissed. I will make this memorandum available to the judges and the court clerk, as well as all constables. (Kingston Roane County News, TN)
Court stalker? Platte Sr. charged in casesinvolving judge, prosecutor Jul 28, 2007
Legel said charges stemming from the alleged Jeep crash have been set aside (nolle prosequi) while his office awaits DNA results to make a positive determination of where both occupants were at the time of the crash. What do you think. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Nigeria: Former Governors in 'Plea Bargain' With Crimes Commission Jul 27, 2007
Section 14 (2) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act 2004 states: "Subject to the provision of Section 174 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (which relates to the power of the Attorney-General of the Feder-ation to institute, continue or discontinue criminal proceedings against any persons in any court of law [nolle prosequi]), the Commission may compound any offence punishable under this Act by accepting such sums of money as it thinks... (allAfrica.com)
Five get community service in connection with crash scene incident Jul 20, 2007
The disposition is called nolle prosequi and is used in minor cases, State's Attorney's Office spokesman Joseph Sviatko said July 18. Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition, defines nolle prosequi as "to be unwilling to prosecute." ... All five of those arrested went to Plea Court, a court without juries or witnesses, and agreed to the nolle prosequi legal disposition. (Baltimore Messenger, MD)
Judge orders prison in drug case Jul 14, 2007
In yet another court matter involving Platte, charges stemming from an Aug. 27 incident in Bagley Township have been temporarily dismissed (nolle prosequi) while the Otsego County prosecutor s office awaits DNA results in the case. Those results will be used to make a positive determination of where Platte was sitting when his girlfriend s Jeep Cherokee crashed into a tree. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Charges dropped against Baggett in John Deere murder Jun 9, 2007
"The District Attorney's Office reviewed said allegations and determined that although most seem unfounded, a number of the claims regarding the actions of former Sheriff Calcote may have merit," he wrote in his motion of nolle prosequi, which drops the charges against Baggett. Without the testimonies of the inmates, Bates said, "The State is unable to meet its burden of proof to prove guilt.". (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Morales had laundry list of driving violations May 30, 2007
The case was closed on Sept. 22, 1995 when the case was ruled nolle prosequi, which means the charges were dismissed as if they had never been brought because of insufficient evidence. On May 24, 1996 Morales was arraigned in Dedham District Court and charged with trespassing. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Murder charge against serial killers dropped May 7, 2007
In the South Australian Supreme Court, prosecutor Caroline Mealor told the court the director of public prosecutions, Stephen Pallaras, QC, had ordered a nolle prosequi on the murder count relating to Suzanne Allen, indicating the case would not proceed. Both defendants immediately stood and left the court, the hearing taking little more than 30 seconds. (The Australian)
Court discharges Tsibu-Darko Apr 27, 2007
His discharge followed the filing a nolle prosequi by the Attorney General demanding the discontinuation of the case. When the case was called, the court drew the attention of the defence to a nolle prosequi, which was signed by Mrs Yvonne Attakora Obuobisa, a Senior State Attorney ... Mrs Obuobisa told the court that on April 25, the Attorney General filed a nolle prosequi indicating that proceedings against the accused person be discontinued. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Charges against Ferrell dismissed Apr 17, 2007
McCulloch s one sentence memorandum enters the order of Nolle Prosequi, which means he will proceed no further. According to Robison, he and Ferrell were meeting in preparation for today s arraignment on the charges when they learned of the order. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Ex-inmate man gets on with life Feb 14, 2007
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Tom Campbell approved an "extraordinary motion for a new trial." He then declared the case "nolle prosequi," meaning the county would not prosecute Williams again for the crime he didn't commit. Then he said: "I also want to wish Mr. Williams the best for the rest of his life." Then the courtroom which was jammed with reporters, family, lawyers, and members of the Georgia Innocence Project, which pushed for the DNA tests that proved Williams innocent broke into... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Spotsylvania authorities choose not to prosecute Harris Jan 20, 2007
" Going forward The commonwealth's attorney's office's decision to "nol pros" the case means the charges against Harris could be pursued if new evidence surfaces against him. Nol pros is short for nolle prosequi - Latin for "we shall no longer prosecute" - and is a formal entry by a prosecutor in a criminal case that means he will not pursue the matter further. After the hearing, Shaia told a Fredericksburg newspaper that forensic evidence found at the robbery scene is still being analyzed. The... (The Burke Times, VA)
Five years after, family seeks justice over Ige's murder Dec 22, 2006
After the filing of 'nolle prosequi' and acquittal, protests and controversy followed the injustice but the powers-that-be chose to sweep the matter under the carpet. " Adegbola noted that similar unresolved political murders have been recorded in the country. She said: "Now, five years later, more political killings have followed and not one person has been brought to book. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Tsibu-Darko before Fast Track High Court Nov 24, 2006
According to her the Office of the Attorney General on November 20 entered a nolle prosequi at the Circuit Court and filed fresh charges against Tsibu-Darko. She said a notice was given to the presiding judge that a nolle prosequi had been entered and that there were no charges preferred against the accused person ... In the view of the court, it had no right to enquire about a nolle prosequi entered by the Attorney General, saying noelle prosequi could be entered even on the day of judgment or... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
All 'Cocaine men' to be freed! Nov 23, 2006
Information reaching The Statesman suggests that today, Chief State Attorney Gertrude Aikins is likely to file a nolle prosequi meaning the state is unwilling to pursue the case against the accused persons. The Attorney-Generals Department had earlier told the Circuit Court that it intended to put the suspects before the Fast Track High Court. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Former Navy star Eckel thrown out of military Nov 18, 2006
Those charges were nolle prosequi a month later, meaning that prosecution was not pursued but could be revisited later. Such a disposition is generally considered akin to a dismissal. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Drama in Coke Case: Alhaji Moro Discharged Nov 18, 2006
The Prosecution entered a nolle prosequi, as the Attorney General (AG) said it would not continue with the prosecution of the case against the accused persons. The effect of a nolle prosequi, when obtained, is to discharge the defendant, but it does not operate as an acquittal; for he may be afterwards re-indicted, and even upon the same indictment, fresh process may be awarded. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kwadwo Ababio discharged Oct 3, 2006
She said she had earlier filed a nolle prosequi to that effect. Nolle prosequi is the power of the Attorney-General to stop prosecution or discontinue with prosecution of an accused person. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghanaian Times journalists discharged Sep 22, 2006
The Court presided over by Justice Nathaniel Osam discharged the journalists based on the nolle prosequi filed by the Attorney General's Department. When the case was called, the prosecutor, Chief Superintendent Kadija told the court that the police had received a 'nolle prosequi' from the AG's office, indicating that it was no longer interested in prosecuting the case. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Local man pleads guilty in rape tape case Sep 3, 2006
A Nolle Prosequi order (which declares that the case will not be prosecuted) was also entered into the agreement on the lesser charges of Sexual Indecency With A Child, Engaging Children In Sexually Explicit Conduct For Use In Visual Or Print Medium and Pandering Or Possessing Visual Or Print Medium Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct Involving A Child. The Rape charges stem from two separate incidents earlier this year (the first occurring on Feb. 14 and the second on Feb. 17) when Eich had sex... (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Avnery:Israel's Army Aug 16, 2006
11 of these charges have been aquitted, but 11 have been convicted, 2 of them were nolle prosequi. Lawsuits about 25 books are being executed. (Zmag.org)
Kenya: Attorney General Takes On Judges Over Saitoti Ruling Aug 10, 2006
Mr Wako also challenged the ruling stopping him from bringing criminal charges against Prof Saitoti because he had previously entered a nolle prosequi, ending a private prosecution against Prof Saitoti by Langata MP Raila Odinga. "The learned judges completely disregarded the clear and unambiguous provisions of Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code which states that a nolle prosequi is not a bar to subsequent prosecution or charge," he argued ... In any event the nolle prosequi was entered... (allAfrica.com)
Bench Questions AGs Handling of Powers Aug 3, 2006
In 1995, the AG terminated - by way of nolle prosequi - another attempt by the citizenry, Lang'ata MP Raila Odinga, to privately prosecute Saitoti over Goldenberg. On April 11, 1995, Parliament debated The Public Accounts Committee report on Goldenberg affair at which it was resolved that the grant of export compensation for gold and diamond jewellery was done procedurally. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Fury, Calls for Land Reform At Burial of Delamere Ranch Shooting Victim May 20, 2006
During the shooting of a Kenya Wildlife Service ranger Samuel ole Sisina last year, Mr Wako entered a nolle prosequi (not guilty) eliciting a hue and cry from the public. The AG then ordered a public inquest on the matter before Nakuru Chief Magistrate. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Minister Blamed in 'Standard' Raid Probe May 16, 2006
This was after Attorney-General Amos Wako entered a nolle prosequi in the case. Ndile said the suspect had been stripped of his honorary warden status after Sisina's killing. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Demonstrations Over Delamere Farm Killing May 13, 2006
The area councillor Zachariah Ngugi warned the government against terminating the case through a nolle prosequi ... The then Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Philip Murgor entered a nolle prosequi on behalf of Attorney General Amos Wako. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Outrage As Delamere Kin Shoots Another Man Dead May 12, 2006
Police charged him with the killing but the Attorney-General's office, through the Director of Public Prosecutions, entered a nolle prosequi in the case, sparking nationwide outrage. Instead, the AG ordered an inquest, a move that was widely criticised because under Kenyan law, an inquest is only held when the circumstances surrounding a death are unclear. (allAfrica.com)
Why they were sacked - Palaver speculates May 5, 2006
Mark our words; very soon the new Attorney General will be entering a nolle prosequi and announcing that the State is withdrawing the charges against the accused persons. Charles Bintim. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
TV News Anchor Arrested for Statutory Rape May 4, 2006
That a "disposition" for child abuse and second degree rape was put on "nolle prosequi" in August, 1984. In other words, indefinite hold. (WREG.com, TN)
