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301. Egyptian Court Orders Release of Torture T-Shirt Detainee
March 24, 2016

CAIRO— The brother and lawyer of Mahmoud Mohammed Ahmed, a 20-year-old Egyptian who was arrested for wearing a T-shirt with a slogan against torture, say a court on Thursday ordered his release on bail after nearly two years in detention without trial. Ahmed was 18 when arrested on Jan. 25, 2014, the third anniversary of the uprising that toppled longtime ruler Hosni Mubarak. The day was marred by deadly clashes between police and protesters.   When arrested, Ahmed was wearing a T-shirt that bore the slogan ``A nation without torture,'' something that helped turn his case ... (read more)

302. UN Court Handing Down Verdicts in Radovan Karadzic Trial
March 24, 2016

THE HAGUE— A United Nations war crimes tribunal is passing judgment Thursday on former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, a landmark case against one of the alleged architects of Serb atrocities during Bosnia's 1992-95 war that left 100,000 dead. Karadzic will hear verdicts Thursday afternoon at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia on 11 charges, including two counts of genocide. He faces a maximum life sentence if convicted. Prosecutors hold Karadzic responsible as a political leader and commander in chief of Serb forces in Bosnia, who are accused of t... (read more)

303. Verdict Near for Karadzic, but His Legacy Remains in Bosnia
March 23, 2016

SARAJEVO, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA— Mirsada Malagic won't be celebrating if former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is convicted and sentenced to life Thursday in his genocide and war crimes trial at a U.N. tribunal. Whatever the outcome of the case, Malagic said, Karadzic has already sentenced her to a life of mourning. Bosnian Serb forces killed her husband and two sons during the brutal 1992-95 war. And now, more than two decades later, she said Karadzic's legacy makes it virtually impossible for Muslim Bosniaks like herself to return permanently to their homes in the part of th... (read more)

304. Vietnamese Blogger on Trial for Alleged Anti-Government Posts
March 23, 2016

A prominent Vietnamese blogger and his assistant went on trial in Hanoi Wednesday on charges of publishing articles critical of the government. Nguyen Huu Vinh and Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy have been detained since their arrest in 2014.  Prosecutors said a series of articles the 60-year-old Nguyen Huu Vinh posted on his blog presented distorted, one-sided view of the ruling Communist party that would affect the people's confidence in its leaders. Vinh, also known as Anh Ba Sam, created the blog "Ba Sam" in 2007.  The blog provided links to stories from state-run new... (read more)

305. Vietnam Puts Prominent Blogger on Trial for Anti-state Posts
March 22, 2016

HANOI— A prominent Vietnamese blogger who is a former police officer and the son of a late government minister will be put on trial this week for alleged anti-state postings, his lawyer said Tuesday. Nguyen Huu Vinh and his assistant, Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy, are accused of abusing democratic freedoms to infringe on the interests of the state, an offense punishable by up to seven years in prison, said the lawyer, Ha Huy Son. Vinh, 59, and Thuy, 35, will stand trial Wednesday in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital. They have been in jail since they were arrested in May 2014. Vinh, better know... (read more)

306. Freed After Years in Solitary, Woman Faces Jailhouse Charges
March 21, 2016

NEW YORK— A New York City woman who spent more than three years on Rikers Island before her trial and served much of it in solitary confinement before being acquitted by a jury last year will stand trial for criminal charges stemming from a jailhouse confrontation with guards. Candie Hailey's chaotic Rikers stint and subsequent struggle to return to society was documented earlier this year by The Associated Press. She faces a felony charge of criminal mischief on Monday for breaking a metal chair used to scan inmates' body cavities for contraband in May 2013, according to an indi... (read more)

307. Russia Expected to Find Ukrainian Pilot Guilty in Journalists' Killings
March 21, 2016

A Russian court is expected to find a Ukrainian pilot guilty in the 2014 killing of two Russian journalists in war-torn Ukraine. The trial of Nadiya Savchenko has been internationally condemned as a political sham. She is set to be sentenced Tuesday after the court hands down its verdict. Prosecutors have demanded a 23-year prison sentence for the pilot who says she was kidnapped at the height of the fighting in Ukraine and turned over to Russian officials to face charges that she conducted a fatal shelling on the journalists. Savchenko, who has denied all charges against her, h... (read more)

308. Pro Wrestler Gets $115 Million in Invasion of Privacy Case
March 19, 2016

A jury in the U.S. southeastern state of Florida has ordered the gossip website Gawker to pay pro-wrestling star Hulk Hogan $115 million, ruling it should not have posted a secretly recorded video of Hogan having sex. The jury announced its verdict Friday after a two-week civil trial. Hogan, 62, argued that the 10-year-old video violated his privacy by showing him in an intimate situation with the wife of a friend. Hogan said the friend – a radio personality known as "Bubba the Love Sponge Clem" – recorded the video without Hogan's knowledge or consent. Th... (read more)

309. Ahead of War Crimes Verdict, Karadzic's Divisive Bosnia Legacy Endures
March 18, 2016

SARAJEVO— The verdict that a U.N. tribunal will hand down next week in Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic's trial for genocide has re-opened old wounds for many Bosnians, who for years feared him as the "master of life and death". The long-awaited decision by the war crimes tribunal in The Hague, to be handed down on Thursday after a five-year trial, reminds Bosnians that Karadzic's legacy lives on in a country still divided along ethnic lines two decades after the war that killed 100,000 people. He remains a deeply divisive figure, hated by Muslim Bosniaks and Cro... (read more)

310. Musharraf Allowed to Leave Pakistan
March 17, 2016

ISLAMABAD— Authorities in Pakistan have allowed former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf, to travel abroad to seek medical treatment. Thursday’s move came a day after the country’s highest court lifted international travel restrictions on Musharraf who is awaiting trial for treason as well as other charges. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said the government granted the travel permission because of the judicial verdict. ... (read more)

311. Nevada Rancher Charged in 2014 Standoff to Appear in Federal Court
March 17, 2016

The Nevada rancher at the center of a 2014 armed standoff with federal agents was due to appear on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas, seeking to be released from custody ahead of his trial on conspiracy and other felony charges. Cliven Bundy, 69, has been jailed since his arrest on Feb. 10 at the Portland International Airport after arriving there on his way to show support for anti-government militants who had taken over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon. Bundy and two of his sons, Ammon and Ryan, who were indicted in connection with leading the Oregon... (read more)

312. Turkish Academic Detentions Spark Protests, Rights Concerns
March 16, 2016

ISTANBUL— Academics staged protests Wednesday over an Istanbul’s court decision to detain three of their colleagues pending trial on “terrorist propaganda.”  The protesters were among more than 1,000 academics who signed a petition calling for an end to a military crackdown in Turkey’s Kurdish region and a resumption of peace talks with PKK rebels.   "For peace, for justice" was the chant from hundreds of students from Istanbul’s Bosphorus University as they protested the pre-trial detentions of three academics. Esra Mungan, one of tho... (read more)

313. Brother of Toulouse Attacker Merah to Face Terrorism Trial
March 16, 2016

PARIS— A brother of Mohamed Merah, the Islamic radical who killed seven people in attacks on a Jewish school and French paratroopers in 2012, has been ordered to stand trial on terrorism charges.   Authorities initially suspected a lone-wolf attack. But after nearly four years of investigation, the Paris prosecutor's office said Wednesday that Abdelkhader Merah, in custody since 2012, will be sent to trial in an anti-terrorism court along with one other person.   The prosecutor's office says Abdelkhader Merah is accused of involvement in an al-Qaida-related group that ... (read more)

314. Airwheel to offer free trial ride of powered self-balance scooter in its booth in CeBIT: Hall 17-H0
March 15, 2016

Now almost all electronics firms are gearing up for the 2016 CeBIT. Airwheel is also doing likewise. They will do their best to attract the customers to pay a visit their booth during CeBIT. Airwheel sets out to offer the free trial ride of electric self-balancing scooters. It will display all lines of Airwheel in the booth. Its booth is situated in Hall 17-H 06. The 2016 CeBIT will still be held in Hannover, Germany from 14 March to 18 March. During the 5-day-long exhibition, all visitors gain the access to trial ride of Airwheel intelligent self-balancing scooters. This is opportunity that c... (read more)

Author: John Doe

315. Award-winning author, Robert Thornhill, releases Lady Justice and the Conspiracy Trial
March 07, 2016

Author Robert Thornhill releases Lady Justice and the Conspiracy Trial, volume #2 in his Lady Justice mystery/comedy series. Independence, MO, March 08, 2016 - In Lady Justice and the Conspiracy Trial, author, Robert Thornhill, continues to ask the question, “Are we being poisoned?” Investigative reporter, Jack Carson, has been murdered, but by whom? Police arrest mob boss Carmine Marchetti, but Walt is convinced that it was the work of government assassins, sent to silence the reporter before he could expose a clandestine program that for decades had been spraying deadly chemic... (read more)

Author: John Paul

316. Hiring a Defense Lawyer
March 07, 2016

If you or a loved one has had a run-in with the law, then selecting a defense attorney can be a challenging task. Having a criminal charge against you can have lasting effects on your life. Generally, people benefit from having defense attorneys no matter how minor or great the criminal charge is against them. If you need a defense lawyer in Maryland, here are some things to take into consideration. Consultation Even if you don't think your criminal charge will lead to court or a trial, it can still be beneficial to receive a consultation from a lawyer. Man... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

317. Questions to Ask Criminal Defense Attorneys
February 22, 2016

When you have been charged with a crime, the best thing you can do is work with the most qualified attorneys in Baytown, TX. It can be difficult when you are going through this stressful time to know just what to look for. Here are some of the basic questions you should plan to ask every potential lawyer you may hire to represent you in your criminal case. How Many of Your Cases Go to Trial? One thing that you might consider asking prospective lawyers is at what rate their cases tend to go to trial. There are many reasons that a criminal case might not go to trial. For instance, if the parti... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

318. Hancock Law Firm Handles All Personal Injury Cases on a Contingency Fee Basis
February 17, 2016

An award-winning personal injury law firm based in Tampa, Florida recently announced that the firm now provides services to victims of personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that victims will not suffer additional expenses while awaiting trial and instead will pay all attorney fees once their case is won. “We only win if our clients win – 100 percent of our cases are taken on a contingency fee. We understand the financial burden that a victim endures after an accident, and we believe that attorney fees should not add to the fi... (read more)

Author: John Doe

319. The Role of Criminal Lawyers and How to Find One
February 14, 2016

Criminal lawyers may not always be portrayed in the most flattering light, but America’s justice system states a person is innocent until proven guilty. Without qualified Baytown criminal lawyers, it would be impossible for those accused of a crime to get a fair trial. Defense attorneys are an important part of the justice system. Here are some facts you may or may not have known about the role of criminal lawyers. Criminal Lawyers Protect their Clients’ Rights Anyone accused of a crime has certain rights granted to them by the United States Constitution. When these rights are dismissed or v... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

320. Steven Vasilaros and Joshua Wagner Become New Members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
February 10, 2016

A highly rated personal injury law firm, Vasilaros | Wagner, based in South Daytona, Florida, recently announced that the firm’s primary partners – Steven Vasilaros and Joshua Wagner, have become one of the newest members of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum . The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is an exclusive group of trial lawyers in the United States whose membership application acceptance is limited to strictly attorneys who have $1-million settlements and verdicts. The group’s application process is extensive, with strict and objective qualification policies. Qualifica... (read more)

Author: John Doe

321. Tips for Orlando Engagement Photographers
February 06, 2016

Now that the venue is selected, the next step is finding the right Orlando engagement photographers to capture the moment in its intensity and perfection for years to come. Almost all the couples want their own separate sessions before the big day. Therefore good Orlando engagement photographers have pretty much become a staple of Orlando wedding photography. Also, this acts as sort of a trial run before the wedding wherein the bride or the wedding planner can make sure as to whether this particular photographer is the one they have been looking for so long. As a photographer, it is very ... (read more)

Author: Vikram kumar

322. Cadence Legal Technologies Exhibiting at the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention M
February 05, 2016

Richmond, Virginia – Cadence Legal Technologies, a leading provider of end-to-end discovery and legal technologies solutions, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting at the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association’s (VTLA) Annual Convention from March 31 through April 3. The convention is scheduled to take part at the Omni Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. During the convention, participants that visit the Cadence Legal Technologies display booth will receive a first-hand demonstration of the company’s three primary services: E-Discovery, Trial Support Consulting, and Trial Graphi... (read more)

Author: John Doe

323. Why You Need a Criminal Attorney
February 01, 2016

If you have been arrested, you are facing numerous court appearances. Depending on what your charges are, you could even be heading for a criminal trial. Whether you have been charged with murder or driving under the influence, it’s time for you to hire a legal professional. A criminal lawyer will help you with whatever your Baytown crime issues are. If you are considering handling your case on your own, think again! Here are a few ways that an attorney can help you during your case. They can help to negotiate during arraignment. After your arrest, you will be arraigned. During this time, t... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

324. Mindy Sauter To Strengthen Trial Practice Group At Oberheiden Law Group
January 23, 2016

Dallas, TX – The Oberheiden Law Group PLLC, a Dallas-based national law firm, continues its speedy expansion. Just months after the firm welcomed former federal prosecutors Michael C. Elliott and Lynette S. Byrd and only days after the firm announced its expansion into the New Mexico market under the leadership of former Deputy District Attorney JoHanna Cox, the Oberheiden Law Group today confirmed a rapidly spreading rumor: Mindy Sauter is joining the group. Mindy Sauter is a highly decorated trial attorney. Before joining the Oberheiden Law Group, Ms. Sauter served as an Assistant Unite... (read more)

Author: John Doe

325. Jack has a trial ride on Airwheel twin-wheeled intelligent scooter Q5
January 21, 2016

Jack has heard of Airwheel electric intelligent scooter which is prevalent all over the world long before. But he has not experienced it yet. Since it is thought highly of, he got having the intention of buying one set. He first saw fashion and dashing feature in Airwheel electric scooter Q5 and he placed an order for it at once online. Days later, his ordered Q5 online arrived his house. He opened the box of Q5 in delight. At the mere sight of Q5, Jack liked it very much. In next days, he spent much time on trying Airwheel Q5. Airwheel intelligent self-balancing scooter Q5 can run at a... (read more)

Author: John Doe