Jurors being questioned in Damm trial Sep 17, 2008
Prosecutors occasionally took the questioning one step further, asking people in the jury pool if they could sign the verdict form that would sentence a person to death and affirm the decision when polled in open court. Questions by the defense ran along the same lines. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Judge ordered to attend education class by State Commission on Judicial Conduct Sep 17, 2008
Among its findings, the court concluded that Lawless conducted proceedings without a prosecutor present; issued an arrest warrant for a defendant defaulting on a fine without a judgment in place; coerced the defendant to pay all fines for the case by threatening arrest and jail time; failed to announce and render a court decision in open court; and failed to record the ruling in writing. The defendant in the case, Joan Barganier, had several pending citations including speeding tickets, failure... (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Aguirre Defends City In Firefighter Harassment Case Sep 17, 2008
Last week, Anello barred camera coverage of pretrial motions, which were heard in his chambers instead of the open court, where the arguments could have been monitored by reporters. The judge gave no reason for his rulings. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Kids' Letters: First day of school filled with jitters, fun Sep 17, 2008
We browsed through the fifth grade Open Court book. I had fun on the first day of fifth grade. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Open Court: Cy Young for K-Rod? Sep 14, 2008
Open Court: Cy Young for K-Rod. By Nick Prevenas. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
'Respect Zuma judgement' Sep 14, 2008
"It is also pivotal that the question of whether there are undue political motives behind the prosecution of Mr Zuma be resolved; that too, can best be achieved in an open court," Holomisa said. Supported the legal route. (iAfrica.com)
Bar Council to have EGM on ISA (updated) Sep 13, 2008
If there are perceived offences, charge these people in open court and give them their fundamental right to defend themselves. Our nation and our people dont deserve the ISA, she told reporters Saturday at the Bar Council headquarters after chairing a meeting on the issue. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Silver lining for Soares: Ex-cop admits steroids deals Sep 12, 2008
"The way I look at it," Baynes said, "guilty in open court means guilty.". Forgione became the 17th person to plead guilty in the case, a silver lining in an otherwise nightmarish day for District Attorney David Soares' office. (Albany Times Union)
Fired-up Pennetta reaches quarterfinals at Bali tourney Sep 12, 2008
After a long rally, Chan lunged for a ball that floated over the net, with Peng needing only to hit it into the open court. But a ballboy, thinking the point was already over, stood up before she struck the ball, which under tennis rules is a distraction that requires the replaying of the point. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Lawyers privately quiz Rolle jurors Sep 12, 2008
Individual interviews with prospective jurors, which are being done in a closed Natrona County District courtroom, were scheduled to run throughout the day, according to a schedule described in open court Wednesday by Judge Thomas Sullins. Each day from Monday to Wednesday, a new panel of jurors took part in group sessions held in open court ... Once the court has a pool of 45 prospective jurors who have not been excused or challenged for cause, they will be summoned back to open court for the... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Commission: Judge Violated Code Of Conduct Sep 10, 2008
F. Failing to announce or render her judgments in open court G. Failing to reduce her judgments to writing. The Commission ordered Judge Lawless to obtain four hours of instruction in the areas of appearance bonds, warrants, class C misdemeanor pre-trial and trial procedures, and record keeping. (KWTX.com, TX)
Top 65 Countdown: No. 38 Arizona Sep 9, 2008
The switch should allow Budinger to take advantage of his athleticism in the open court. An inside-outside scoring threat with great leaping ability, Budinger will be counted on to carry much of the scoring load. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
UN court starts hearing Georgia case Sep 8, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. September 8, 2008 - 9:07PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Murray upsets Nadal, faces Federer in final Sep 8, 2008
ce volley winner into an open court. Then Nadal tried a tired, ill-conceived drop shot that Murray shovelled down the line for a winner before whirling and saluting his friends and family in their courtside seats. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Open Court: Here’s what won’t happen Sep 7, 2008
Open Court: Here s what won t happen. By Nick Prevenas. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
OCEANSIDE: Slaying followed failed response to 911 call Sep 7, 2008
Deputy District Attorney Marnie Stein, who is prosecuting the case, said she could not discuss the 911 call because it had not been addressed in open court. Orozco's defense attorney, Sloan Ostbye, did not immediately return a call for comment Friday afternoon. (North County Times)
DWI paperwork under scrutiny of state investigators Sep 7, 2008
Prosecutors must also announce the dismissal in open court and send a copy of the dismissal form to the law enforcement agency, the state Administrative Office of the Courts and the district attorney. In the Johnston County cases under review -- practically all of which originated in 2006 or later -- attorneys used an older version of the dismissal form. (News & Observer)
Judge sends deadlocked jury in Alabama Rep. Sue Schmitz's case home for weekend Sep 7, 2008
But following requests from media outlets, he described the note in open court Friday morning ... Proctor put the notes under seal and declined to disclose the full contents of either note in open court. (AL.com)
Lawyer: Enhance DVD of confession Sep 6, 2008
The state called a police detective involved in Heyne's interrogation to testify before the DVDs containing the two hours of questioning were played in open court. Moore said after the hearing he plans to file a motion seeking enhancement of at least one of the DVDs, which contains a statement made by Heyne. (Florida Today)
Judge to Unseal Documents on the Eli Lilly Drug Zyprexa Sep 6, 2008
Many of the papers were entered into open court proceedings in Alaska, and copies of some have been posted on the Internet. In his ruling on Friday, Judge Weinstein repeated that the information had been obtained illegally by The Times but also cited this country s general policy of accessibility of court records. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Cadman offered deputy justice critic spot, widow says in documents Sep 6, 2008
Court documents show Mr. Zytaruk is currently scheduled to testify in open court late this month - likely during the heart of the election campaign. Mr. Harper contends that an audio recording of an interview Mr. Zytaruk conducted with him in September, 2005, was doctored. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Climate tax may end up in court, says French Sep 4, 2008
"Trials are highly charged events. There's a lot of emotion, there might be a lot of personal issues being exposed and it's being done in an open court. If you knew also that you were being broadcast to an audience of potentially millions of people it might well affect you.". send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Let the courts be open Sep 4, 2008
From Thursday's Globe and Mail. September 4, 2008 at 6:16 AM EDT. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Tas govt denies responsibility for cyber bullying Sep 3, 2008
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Women get community service over video of Mechanicville fight Sep 3, 2008
Even so, Ciulla said he and his client were eager to let the case head to trial, show the video in open court and argue what was actually said and by whom. But Farley and her family have already postponed a move to Florida awaiting the outcome of the case and could not afford months more of delay while the case re-starts essentially from the beginning, Ciulla said. (Albany Times Union)
Freshmen lead the way in Men's Basketball win over Windsor Aug 31, 2008
Booker, a 6-foot-8 forward, looked smooth in the open court and finished several plays near the basket. Evans showed good hands around the basket and coverted 5-of-7 shots. (Siusalukis.com)
Open Court: What’s in a name? (23) Aug 31, 2008
Open Court: What s in a name. By Nick Prevenas. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Top 65 Countdown: No. 48 Oklahoma State Aug 30, 2008
Both can attack the basket and finish in the open court. Consistency has been their main problem. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Xavier Henry now No. 1 in the ESPNU 100 for '09 Aug 29, 2008
Henson also has the ability to handle the ball in the open court and passes well for his size. He has a great deal of upside and his best basketball lies ahead of him. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Possible 3rd Reyna victim Identified Aug 27, 2008
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Paul Sander announced in open court that there was a possible third victim of similar circumstances. advertisement According to Kittitas County Sheriff s Office Detective Andrea Blume, the third alleged victim is an Upper County resident. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Wozniak makes early exit from U.S. Open Aug 26, 2008
But the Wozniak went down fighting, saving four match points off of Davenport errors before finally bowing out when the American landed a volley winner into the open court. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Indictments (73) Aug 25, 2008
Published: Friday, August 22, 2008 9:45 AM CDT The Logan County Grand Jury met in session on July 8, 2008, and returned into open court indictments against the following individuals ... Note: Names and charges are supplied by the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney to the news media after the Grand Jury returns the indictment in open court to the Circuit Judge, they are of public record at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Open Court: Setting the tone Aug 24, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008 Edition. Published: Saturday, August 23, 2008 11:00 PM MDT What s that, off in the distance. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
* VOLLEYBALL: Brazilian women put an end to years of heartbreak Aug 24, 2008
Their aura of invincibility punctured after 22 sets of dominance, Brazil showed they had touch to match their power, when Castros deft push into the open court helped them into an early lead in the third. The Americans were struggling to beat the Brazilian blockers and Lang called a time-out with the South Americans 12-6 in front. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hurry up with judicial commission, govt urged Aug 24, 2008
The absence of a mechanism may lead to unpleasant consequence of judges having no alternative but to make comments of a personal nature in open court, he added. He also welcomed the proposal by the federal government to restore Article 121(1) of the Constitution to the original version that ensured the separation of powers for the judiciary. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Suspended cop: Sex with prostitute wasn't fun, it was work... Aug 23, 2008
Breiner added that the other undercover officers didn't want to participate in the sting because they didn't want to have to testify in open court. Also the officers indicated their wives wouldn't allow it. (The Drudge Report)
Retail magnate Tang likely to plead guilty in kidney-for-sale case Aug 23, 2008
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How the Haneef affair became carry on coppers Aug 22, 2008
Earlier this year Police Commissioner Keelty, in a curious outburst, suggested that restrictions apply to the media reporting proceedings in open court and even the reporting of information in the public domain. In March, a former NSW judge, John Clarke, was appointed by the Labor Government to examine the key elements of the Haneef affair: his arrest, detention, charging, prosecution, cancellation of his visa, and to report on the deficiencies of the law enforcement agencies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Suspect in College area rape pleads not guilty Aug 22, 2008
Attorneys did not discuss the facts of the case in open court. However, they did have a sidebar discussion with the judge that lasted several minutes. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Official wants names stricken from records Aug 21, 2008
"The open court rule, which is extremely historically important, has now become distorted by the effect of massive search engines," Stoddart said. Stoddart said the proposed changes will be part of a report this fall aimed at overhauling the federal Privacy Act. (United Press International)
Judge hands down life sentence in murder case Aug 21, 2008
Shorter showed no emotions throughout the trial except to smile faintly at family members as he entered and exited open court. He did not take the stand in his own defense and Taylor asked the jury not to hold that against him. (Gadsden County Times, FL)
US setback over rendition 'poster child' Aug 20, 2008
Even if Arar is able to establish that he has standing to bring his suit, the chances are the government will invoke its "state secrets privilege," claiming that disclosure of the details of Arar's case in open court would compromise US national security. So rare is a judge's dismissal of a government "state secrets" motion that, when it happens, it becomes front-page news. (Asia Times Online)
2½ years for credit card fraud at Tech Aug 20, 2008
Donna Renee Gamble of Marietta was too embarrassed to talk in open court Tuesday or to even ask friends to come and speak on her behalf, said her defense attorney, Jimmy Berry. He suggested she was struck by some sort of obsession over a five-year period that caused her to buy things like a jet ski, a popcorn machine, a wide-screen TV, robotic vacuums, a treadmill and Auburn University football tickets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Protest planned in fatal shooting of Jackson man Aug 20, 2008
Pannu's bond wasn't given in open court because Pannu waived his initial appearance, Municipal Court Judge Ali ShamsidDeen said. "I set $50,000 bond on him on the recommendation from the (Hinds County) district attorney's office and with the agreement of the detective on that case," the judge said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Life for serial rapist Aug 20, 2008
One victim, who told the court she feared he was going to kill her, cried so much that she could not testify in open court and the court had to give her time to compose herself. Psychologists told the court Olivier had sub-normal intelligence and classified him as a psychopath and serial rapist who could not be rehabilitated and was a danger to women and children. (iAfrica.com)
Kyle McAlarney Diary Entry From Ireland - Day 6 Aug 20, 2008
When we can get him out in the open court like that, it really opens everything else up for us. It allows us to lock in defensively. (Und.com)
In the shadows of the war on terror Aug 19, 2008
Behind it all were those "military commissions," set up, as Mayer puts it, because "[the] evidence against the terror suspects might be too slight" or too secret to be presented in an open court, even a traditional military court-martial - or, as Mayer chillingly suggests, Cheney and the administration's War Council believed that "they had no time to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.". And it is here that the contradictions of the dark side become apparent. (Boston Globe)
Game sharers face legal crackdown Aug 19, 2008
Becky Hogge, director of the Open Rights Group that campaigns on cyber liberties issues, said: "An open court process with a full report is certainly preferable to justice of the type being mooted by the government on P2P, where activity takes place behind closed doors through industry action.". She added that awards for damages had to be realistic and not made to act as a "deterrent". (BBC News)
May-Treanor and Walsh advance to beach final Aug 19, 2008
Walsh won the first point of the match with a casual left-handed hit into an open court, and the tone was set. This one would be easy. (USA Today -- Sports)
Olympics overload Aug 19, 2008
I think if he didn t have to pay so much attention in not loosing the ball, Josh would be even more of a wrecking ball in the open court than he already is. And when is Josh gonna start getting aggressive again with the dunking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Preparing a new game plan Aug 18, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Open Court: Pointless to rank Aug 17, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008 Edition. Published: Saturday, August 16, 2008 10:56 PM MDT Sports fans love nothing more than to make lists. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
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The least that can be done in order to show some humanity to the Rwandans is to at least get the key French decision makers in an open court and explain their selfish and inhumane actions. the blood of 800,000 people lies on the hands of these people as much as the ones who slaughtered them. (International Herald Tribune)
Gag Order Fuels Responsible Disclosure Debate Aug 16, 2008
And an anonymous reader points out that the MBTA, in addition to triggering the Streisand Effect, released in open court (PDF) than the students had any intention of presenting. See Exhibit 1 to this court filing. (Slashdot)
'Stolen goods' in honeymoon case Aug 15, 2008
The two women appeared before magistrates at St Johns Court in open court on Thursday morning, which was very early in the morning local time. This meant their case and appearance received very little attention at the time. (BBC News)
American women make beach volleyball medal round Aug 14, 2008
Youngs dinked the ball to the side, past a block, then blocked a spike to reach match point; Crespo fisted a ball into the open court to make it a two-point game, but Young tipped another soft shot to the sand for the clincher. Also reaching the medal round were Americans Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser, the pre-tournament favorites who lost their opener to No. 23 seed Latvia but beat Argentina on Wednesday in straight sets to finish 2-1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Preseason Countdown: No. 64 MTSU Aug 14, 2008
The speedy Johnson, who is most dangerous in the open court, provides a good contrast. He can score baskets in a hurry, but must become more consistent and improve his decision-making for the Blue Raiders to reach their full potential. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
U.S. men's basketball downs Angola Aug 13, 2008
added 14 points and James finished with 12 for the Americans, who had another rough night from 3-point range but don't appear to be stoppable in the open court. Wade was perfect from the field in Beijing until missing in the third quarter. (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. drops Angola Aug 13, 2008
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Gumberg drops attempt to ID Waterworks rape victim Aug 13, 2008
The woman, from Fox Chapel, testified in open court during the criminal trial of her attacker, Jimmy Lee Tayse. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also knows her identity, but the newspaper does not publish names of rape victims. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Philomath standoff brings attempted murder charge (139) Aug 12, 2008
His next appearance in open court has been scheduled for Aug. 20 at 1:20 p.m.. Following police protocol, Elwer requested that OSP detectives investigate the incident because Moser fired a shot. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Scientist's threats put counselor in tough spot Aug 11, 2008
Instead, it was held in open court amid mundane hearings involving landlord-tenant disputes and other civil matters. Duley recounted Ivins's threatening behavior for the Maryland District Court judge. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Video tells undercover story of drug arrests Aug 11, 2008
O'Keefe will likely rule on the admissibility of the information before it can be presented to the jury in open court. Trusty has been held on several hundred thousand dollars bond since his arrest June 19, 2007. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Officials meet today in court over county's suit against its auditor, Don Cozad Aug 11, 2008
Cozad also alleges in his counterclaim that the commissioner s court violated the Texas Open Meetings Act when it did not take a vote in any open court session to authorize the filing of the law suit, or petition. The court met on April 29, where the court had a posted item for discussion about Cozad s Texas AG s opinion request. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Open Court: Those moments of inspiration Aug 10, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008 Edition. Published: Saturday, August 9, 2008 10:22 PM MDT What is it that makes the Olympics so captivating. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
