Bulger cohort unloads on stand Sep 24, 2008
Flemmi will resume on the stand today. Shelley Murphy can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
OJ Simpsons lawyer seeks mistrial Sep 24, 2008
"You are only to consider the topic of punishment as it relates to the testimony of the witness that is currently on the stand," Glass said. After reading the admonishment, Galanter resumed his cross-examination. (Gwinnett Net Daily)
Nichols rape prosecutor takes stand Sep 24, 2008
Abramson Csehy, who is eight and a half months pregnant, was on the stand for more than four hours. In the afternoon, Henderson Hill questioned her again and again until she finally lost her cool during a testy exchange. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Victim takes the stand as rape trial begins Sep 24, 2008
On the stand the witness admitted to Coleman that she had written the text as a sort of leverage against Both in signing off on a drivers permit. I did want him to help me get my permit, she said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
BET Networks Urges Viewers to 'Stand Up, Sign Up, Be Heard' With A Nationwide Voter Registration Day on Air, Online and in Communities Saturday, September 27 Sep 24, 2008
Source: BET Networks. Through 3 Hours of Live Coverage and Celebrity Guests, Along With 4 Voter Registration Rallies in Key Battleground States, BET Encourages People Across the Nation to Get Involved. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ga. Inmate Receives Stay of Execution Sep 24, 2008
Davis' case has attracted international attention because seven of the nine witnesses who testified against him in his 1991 murder trial have since recanted, several of them saying they felt pressured by police to lie on the stand and implicate Davis. There was no physical evidence tying Davis to the murder of Officer Mark MacPhail and several new witnesses have come forward to implicate another man in the crime, Davis' lawyers say. (ABC News)
Firefighter recalls gay parade ordeal Sep 24, 2008
But while on the stand Tuesday, Kane only said that he wanted the policy revision and an apology from Fire and Rescue Chief Tracy Jarman. Aguirre also suggested that Kane was hypocritical, having lived in Hillcrest for about a year and probably seeing some of the images he witnessed during the July 2007 parade. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
O.J. case 'set up' man to return to witness stand Sep 22, 2008
On the stand will be collectibles broker and meeting middleman Thomas Riccio (REE'-shee-oh). Riccio testified last week that he set up and recorded the ill-fated meeting between Simpson and two memorabilia peddlers in a Las Vegas casino hotel room a year ago. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Hit man reenacts slayings in court Sep 20, 2008
The chilling testimony by Martorano, who cut a deal with the government that made him a free man last year after serving 12 years for 20 murders, came on his second day on the stand in Connolly's trial on murder charges in Callahan's killing. The decorated agent, who retired from the FBI in 1990 after 22 years, is accused of leaking information to his longtime informants, James "Whitey" Bulger and Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi, that prompted them to recruit Martorano to kill Callahan. (Boston Globe)
REGION: Minutemen look to expand free speech lawsuit Sep 20, 2008
Can't wait to see Gil Cedillo and Lori Saldana on the stand during the trial. All their dirty secrets might just come spilling out. (North County Times)
It's no prank call for the lords of the ring Sep 19, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Max PresnellSeptember 18, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
MORE PICTURES: Slain man's fiancee recalls his final moments Sep 19, 2008
Finzel broke into tears on the stand as prosecutors played a recording of her call to dispatchers. When the attackers escaped, Finzel returned to Blackburn, who had fallen to the ground. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
No Charges Filed After Alleged Day Care Assault Sep 19, 2008
He said the defendant has a constitutional right to confront his accuser, and without the 5-year-old boy on the stand, its virtually impossible to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. Its heartbreaking that this county wont do anything for my son, said Callahan. (7 KETV Omaha)
Letters to the Editor (Sept. 11) Sep 19, 2008
It's like Clinton on the stand saying he didn't know what 'IS' is. " Barefoot wrote on Sep 18, 2008 4:48 PM:" >TT wrote:>He has, indeed. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Jury gets case in UA dorm stabbing Sep 19, 2008
He also accused Henderson's best friend of having lied on the stand in characterizing Harrison as unfriendly toward her and Harrison. Unklesbay told jurors that Harrison told police all she wanted "was to be free," that she was mad and that her family thought she was being good "and I didn't want to tell them.". (AZCentral -- News)
Simpson trial audio tape stumps FBI expert Sep 19, 2008
Riccio, who was waiting to testify, has said that prosecutors told him to expect to be on the stand for up to a day and a half. "I hope they don't just have to go by what I say," Riccio told the Associated Press in a telephone interview Tuesday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
OJ Simpson accuser says he had football star's family heirlooms Sep 18, 2008
Fromong's turn on the stand also provided additional insight into what prosecutors say is a connection between the alleged robbery and Simpson's attempts to avoid paying a civil judgment. Simpson was acquitted in 1995 in the slayings of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. (Los Angeles Times)
Click Here to Read More About Friday's Sentencing. Sep 18, 2008
Under cross examination Parks asked Sanford only if she stood by the information in her report and the testimony she gave on the stand. She said she did. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Jury issues guilty verdict in child-sexual abuse trial Sep 18, 2008
FBI Agent Jennifer Coughlin said following Worman's conviction that the infant's mother was "stoic" while on the stand, but was "devastated" when police first informed her that her newborn daughter was among the victims. The jury of seven women and five men deliberated about four hours over two days before reaching a verdict. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Bryant's Accuser May File Suit in O.C. Sep 18, 2008
The criminal charge was dropped in September because the woman decided not to testify after struggling on the stand during a mock trial. On the day the charge was dropped, her attorneys handed out to reporters a signed apology statement from Bryant that had been fashioned in secret talks between both parties attorneys. (Yahoo News -- Kobe Bryant)
O.J. trial resumes with audio expert's testimony Sep 18, 2008
He said prosecutors told him to expect to be on the stand for as long as a day and a half and also asked him to "refrain from talking before I testify.". "I hope they don't just have to go by what I say," added Riccio, who said he gave authorities more than 10 hours of audio recorded before, during and after the Sept. 13, 2007, alleged armed robbery. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Long-delayed murder case goes to trial Sep 17, 2008
His face stayed expressionless when Marcia Melo wept on the stand as she described learning of her daughter's death. But at the end of the day, he turned to face his half-brother and two other relatives, who had been sitting in the courtroom. (Boston Globe)
Williams & Connolly on Fast Track for Sen. Stevens Case Sep 17, 2008
STEVENS ON THE STAND ... If the case does make it to trial, defense lawyers say that in order for Williams & Connolly to win, they'll likely have to put Stevens on the stand. (Law.com)
Defense To Continue In Simpson Trial Sep 17, 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Lawyers for were hoping Tuesday could be their chance to finish cross-examining a witness who became ill on the stand. s testimony was cut short Monday after he complained of being lightheaded and dizzy and started sweating. (NBC 11, CA)
O.J. Simpson Trial To Resume Sep 17, 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Lawyers for O.J. Simpson were hoping Tuesday could be their chance to finish cross-examining a witness who became ill on the stand. Bruce Fromong's testimony was cut short Monday after he complained of being lightheaded and dizzy and started sweating. (Click2Houston, TX)
Heart attack scare at OJ Simpson trial's first day Sep 16, 2008
Heart attack scare at O.J. Simpson trial's first day. n\n\n\n\n\nAt the front row. (New York Daily News)
Nekoosa man dies in fall from tree stand Sep 16, 2008
Wood County Coroner Garry Kronstedt said 48-year-old Charles Wosick went to work on the stand shortly after 4:30 p.m. Sunday but didn't return home when it became dark, so his family called authorities. He said searchers used the sound of his ringing cell phone to find him. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Prosecutor reminds jurors of O.J.'s past Sep 16, 2008
Fromong, 54, an alleged victim in the case, had been on the stand for several hours and testified he has had four heart attacks. After the judge called for a break, Fromong sat in a chair in a courthouse hallway with a cold compress on his neck, being attended by his wife and court officers. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Witness Has Chest Pains; Simpson Trial Interrupted Sep 16, 2008
After opening statements Monday, the prosecution's first witness took the stand, but he suffered chest pains on the stand, and paramedics were called in. Alleged victim had been on the witness stand for several hours before he pointed to his chest and indicated he didn't feel well. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Assaulted baby's mother testifies against Worman Sep 16, 2008
Defense attorney Mark Cedrone is not expected to put Worman on the stand. DelcoTimes 2008. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
O.J. trial begins Sep 16, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Lawyers for O.J. Simpson were expecting to take another crack at cross-examining an alleged robbery-kidnapping victim after his first time on the stand was cut short by illness. On Tuesday, the court expected to call Bruce Fromong again and perhaps several other witnesses who could set the stage for the jury to hear from T 000023B6 homas Riccio, the colorful collectibles broker who arranged a hotel room meeting between Simpson and memorabilia peddlers Fromong and Alfred... (The Palm Beach Post)
Guns, tapes at heart of O.J.'s 'bad sequel' Sep 15, 2008
When he appears on the stand, Beardsley will come directly from a California prison. He has been incarcerated since he allegedly attempted to contact Riccio through his publisher in violation of a restraining order earlier this year. (CNN)
Innocence Project reviewing Hattiesburg area cases Sep 15, 2008
"I do anticipate on him being back on the stand with us on cases that we have outstanding.". Information from: Hattiesburg American, http://www. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Witnesses testify in boating deaths trial Sep 13, 2008
By Joel Page/Associated Press. By Trevor Maxwell/Portland Press Herald. (Framingham TAB, MA)
BC fire survivor in flames during escape Sep 13, 2008
Bolingo Etibako was sobbing loudly on the stand as he told the court he was on fire as he jumped through a second-story window ... On the stand, Etibako described his panic at being trapped in the burning home. (CTV.ca)
Antiques and art Sep 13, 2008
" Accordingly, a couple of rare tables of the 1780s with gilt bronze legs in the manner of Gouthi?re, and other 18th-century pieces, are seen in a stand with glass walls. More Coverage Multimedia Photographs Bringing clarity to the past at the Paris Biennale? Today in Culture But even when the furniture dealers opt for a traditional presentation like Herv? Aaron, of Paris and London, there is a new clarity. You will not see the hosts of baubles that would inevitably have come some years ago with... (International Herald Tribune)
It’s time for a hunting season tune-up Sep 12, 2008
A safety harness keeps you on the stand if you fall asleep, or lose your balance. Check the harness, a full body harness is preferred, and wear the harness when you are up the tree, he said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Stevens loses bid to throw his case out of court Sep 12, 2008
"If we really thought a quarter of his brain is dead, we would not put him on the stand," Sullivan said. Allen's speech has been impaired since a 2001 motorcycle accident, and he has trouble hearing. (Anchorage Daily News)
Motions filed in foster care abuse case Sep 12, 2008
To provide the court with information related to the PCHS student and her relevance, Nolan interviewed several people on the stand. Testimony. (Pekin Times, IL)
Judge refuses to throw out Stevens case Sep 12, 2008
"If we really thought a quarter of his brain was dead, we wouldn't have put him on the stand," he said. ARTICLE LINKS: | | Reader Comments Disclaimer ng: These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Tape shows Argentine effort to bury scandal Sep 12, 2008
" ngel Morales assured me he had spoken with representatives of the justice system in Argentina," Maionica said in his third day on the stand. Argentine government officials have strongly denied any knowledge of the $800,000. (International Herald Tribune)
More grisly testimony given in child-porn trial Sep 12, 2008
He also observed a recording device mounted in the upstairs hallway, which he described as "a small camera you'd see on 'CSI' - an undercover camera." While the second boy was composed on the stand and had no trouble referring to "John," he broke down as soon as he exited the courtroom and sobbed uncontrollably while pressing his face and palms against a wall in the hallway. Worman, accused of sexually assaulting at least a dozen children over a nine-year period, displayed no such emotion and,... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Sierra Leone: Charles Taylor Order Bocakrie Killed Sep 11, 2008
In yesterday's hearing of the ongoing trial of war crime indictee, former President Charles Taylor, the witness on the stand, explained in details how Sam Bockarie, former dreadful commander of the RUF departed the RUF and killed in Liberia, among many other issues. The Analyst lifts this from the trial website. (allAfrica.com)
Doctor Files Lawsuit After Dunk Booth Mishap Sep 11, 2008
On the stand he said his life would never be the same since he tried to climb into the dunking booth in 2005. He said he agreed to get into the booth as part of a cancer charity event. (News4Jax.com, FL)
* [CD REVIEWS ] Sep 10, 2008
On The Stand Ins Sheff contemplates all sorts of entertainers and hangers-on: singer-songwriters (theres a song called Singer Songwriter), a movie star, a supermodel, a faded movie star, an actors fan, a backstage fling and an imagined interview with the 1970s glam-rocker Jobriath (whose albums, coincidentally, have just been reissued). Theres a sailor too, who sings (in Lost Coastlines), Every night finds us rocking and rolling on waves wild and white. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rowling wins suit against Harry Potter guidebook Sep 10, 2008
The following day Vander Ark sobbed on the stand as he said that Rowling's attacks on his work had ostracized him from the "Harry Potter community.". Despite the criticism, Vander Ark showed his fascination for Rowling during the trial. (International Herald Tribune)
Defendant in child-sex case causes disruptions in court Sep 10, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - John Worman, who is on trial in federal court on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of children, Tuesday shouted at his brother to "shut up" when the reluctant witness began crying while on the stand. "All you having to do is shut up," said the defendant as he sat slouching at the defense table. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Photo Gallery Sep 10, 2008
John Worman, who is on trial in federal court on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of children, Tuesday shouted at his brother to "shut up" when the reluctant witness began crying while on the stand. Other Today's Stories. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
China's Choreographed Detentions Sep 10, 2008
So far in Beijing, no athlete has attempted a political statement on the stand. But Beijing has shown exceptional concern about its image, according to those deported so far. (Yahoo News -- Olympics)
The All-New OJ Trial Sep 9, 2008
He is accused by prosecutors of being fuzzy on the stand for the sake of his benefactor. The friends of O.J. (now): Four of the five men arrested with Simpson agree to testify against Simpson. (E! Online)
David Fiderer at the Huffington Post Sep 9, 2008
I've long thought that we'll never get to the bottom of Rove's activities in AL without putting Blackledge and Curran on the stand. And, of course, they will, perhaps somewhat rightly, plead that they were, yes, acting as journalists (all appearances notwithstanding) and refuse to talk. (Harper's Magazine)
Rowling wins lawsuit against Potter lexicon Sep 9, 2008
" Vander Ark was a librarian and teacher at Byron Center Christian School in Byron Center, Michigan, but now makes a living as a writer. The lawsuit filed last year against the company trying to publish Vander Ark's lexicon, RDR Books, which is based in Muskegon, Michigan, argued that the encyclopedia copied Rowling's material, while adding little or no new information and insight. The trial played out like a novel, complete with catharsis and fury. The opening day saw Rowling lash out at Vander... (International Herald Tribune)
Britain delivers split verdict in liquid-bomb plot Sep 9, 2008
The group's convicted chemist was Assad Sarwar, 28, who recited chemical formulae while on the stand in his own defence. Police alleged he tried to conceal his purchase of potential bomb ingredients in drugs stores by buying tampons at the same time; he said he bought litres of citric acid only for cooking. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Reports of Squalid Conditions at New Orleans Prison Sep 9, 2008
"The psychiatrist got up on the stand and testified that they wasn't giving him any kind of medications," Bell says. She went to the court week after week with no success. (Yahoo News -- Prison Issues)
United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches GeoEye-1 Commercial Satellite Sep 7, 2008
The vehicle was erected on the stand at SLC-2, July 3, with solid rocket motor installation completed by July 9. The GeoEye-1 spacecraft was mated to the Delta II booster Aug. 7. (PR Newswire)
Indictment targets police corruption Sep 6, 2008
A detective who had interrogated the suspect was on the stand. Why, the prosecutor asked, did the suspect confess. (Albany Times Union)
Miriello justifies music-industry advantages Sep 6, 2008
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Families sob at guilty verdict Sep 6, 2008
He was also given 45 minutes on the stand, where he read a list of unlawful actions. He identified pieces of evidence by exhibit numbers and said they had been obtained illegally. (Florida Times-Union)
Teen withdraws admission of guilt in Mt. Holly rape case Sep 5, 2008
The girl is still bothered by the incident, her mother said, but she predicts that when the girl gets on the stand, She will probably look at him and she will probably let him have it. Good for her. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Defendant Kicked Out Of Court After Taking Stand Sep 5, 2008
When he returned to the stand after lunch to answer questions from the state the judge told the defendant that he was not on the stand to argue his case but only to answer questions by the state. However, McCray repeatedly spoke out of turn insisting he was not finished with his testimony before accusing the prosecution of lying to the jury. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Governor Asked To Halt Convicted Killers Execution Sep 4, 2008
Posted by: Just sayin is all Location: Ft Hood on Sep 3, 2008 at 03:35 PM If the evidence was strong enough to convict, I could care less if they did it on the stand during trial. Posted by: Mac Location: TX on Sep 3, 2008 at 03:22 PM Let's not keep the thug waiting. (KWTX.com, TX)
More of this story Sep 4, 2008
Native Hawaiian Legal Corp., representing Jeff Chandler, who claims ancestral ties to the land, put four witnesses on the stand yesterday, many of whom presented emotional testimony on the importance of iwi to Hawaiian culture as well as the cultural impact of building near or around the graves. Watanabe has allowed construction to continue at the property, owned by California businessman Joseph Brescia, as the hearing plays out. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Stars "Stand Up To Cancer" Sep 3, 2008
Additions to the stellar Hollywood lineup scheduled to appear on the Stand Up To Cancer broadcast include: Jessica Alba, Charles Barkley, Halle Berry, Jack Black, Abigail Breslin, Kate Bosworth, Sheryl Crow, Ellen DeGeneres, Melissa Etheridge, Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Garner, Brad Garrett, Angie Harmon, Tony Hawk, Marg Helgenberger, Diane Keaton, Rob Lowe, Mandy Moore, Don Newcombe, Sharon Osbourne, Josh Peck, Mekhi Phifer, Keanu Reeves, Jimmy Smits, David Spade and Carrie Underwood. They join the... (CBS News)
Professor denies violating research secrets law Aug 30, 2008
J. Reece Roth, a 70-year-old expert in plasma physics, spent all day on the stand Friday in his federal trial in Knoxville on 18 counts of conspiracy, fraud and violating the Arms Export Control Act. The government claims he gave graduate students from China and Iran access to sensitive information from his research into a plasma-guidance system for unmanned aircraft. (WREG.com, TN)
Kenney Takes The Stand Aug 29, 2008
Kenney is expected to remain on the stand after the noon lunch break. Previous Stories. (KSBW 8, CA)
