Mexican president critical of low conviction rate Aug 12, 2010
"There are a large number of people who are detained in police actions, caught in the act or in the company of other criminal suspects, and not withstanding that, the number of people who are finally brought to trial or convicted is significantly less," Calderon said at a meeting of officials from Mexico's judicial branch. Calderon did not offer any specific figures on the conviction rate, but figures obtained by The Associated Press indicate that only about 15 percent of drug suspects detained... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Fraud charges dropped against Hilo couple Aug 11, 2010
Skier said the defendants had filed numerous pretrial motions, and the 180-day time period during which an accused person must be brought to trial had lapsed ... Skier said the defendants had filed numerous pretrial motions, and the 180-day time period during which an accused person must be brought to trial had lapsed. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Sick US veterans sue over pollution from war-zone rubbish pits Aug 7, 2010
There is no guarantee that the courts will allow their cases to be brought to trial. But the lawsuit caught the attention of Congress and led to limits on burn pits. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Brother Number Two's censored revelations Aug 6, 2010
But the CIJs concluded that by the time the filmmakers were indicted, brought to trial and had their archives seized, the film would have already been released publicly. In any regard, if Nuon Chea fulfills the promise he makes in Enemies of the People, the entire courtroom will hear his explanation of why atrocities were committed under the Khmer Rouge when his trial begins next year. (Asia Times Online)
Court, administration ignored perils to repatriated detainees Jul 28, 2010
The court thus facilitated the first involuntary repatriation of a detainee who was never brought to trial. In doing so, the court granted the administration a free pass and dealt a major blow to international human rights and international humanitarian law. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fighting human traffickers Jul 16, 2010
Hishammuddin said statistics from February till this month so far indicated that nine cases, involving 83 suspects related to human trafficking, had been brought to trial. This Bill, which provides for heavier fines and jail terms to human traffickers, will not be effective if the Standard Operating Procedures are not diligently followed by the enforcement agencies, he added. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
- Disney ordered to pay Millionaire creator US$270m Jul 9, 2010
Celador Entertainment had sued Disney six years ago, but the case was only brought to trial in May before a jury in Riverside, California. Disney chief executive Bob Iger said his company would appeal the decision. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
- Government to help out Taiwanese boat skipper Jul 9, 2010
The case will be brought to trial on Wednesday. We hope the case can be resolved satisfactorily in a way that financial constraints on how much the captain can afford to pay in fines is taken into account, MOFA Deputy Spokesman James Chang (p) said in response to an appeal for the governments assistance in raising money for the lawsuit. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Alleged victims in Jeffs' cases back dismissal Jun 11, 2010
The women's attorney, Roger Hoole, says they agreed with the dismissal so that Jeffs could be brought to trial in Texas on more serious charges. He says the women expressed appreciation to the Mohave County attorney and a county investigator for their work on alleged sex crimes arising from underage spiritual marriages. (AZCentral -- News)
La Jolla Pharmaceuticals gets $6 million infusion May 26, 2010
If not, the company would tap the new investment to pursue another compound that could be refined and brought to trial relatively quickly. The company is not limiting its efforts to a lupus drug, Gillespie said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Kyrgyz leader 'must stand trial' Apr 15, 2010
"Bakiyev has exceeded the limits of his immunity by spilling blood and now he must be brought to trial and answer before the law," she said. He understands how tragic the situation is, that he has no right to remain president. (BBC News)
Unfair criticism of ASIC oversimplifies challenges Mar 3, 2010
It also ensures that only the most serious cases are brought to trial. The system is by no means perfect, but like our jury system, no one has yet suggested a better arrangement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
U.N. Housecleaning Feb 19, 2010
these people should be brought to trial and thrown in jail - fraud is a crime. and the huge fraud these scum almost succeeded in carrying out on the WORLD should be pursued with every bit as much enthusiasm as they pursued our money. (Investors Business Daily)
Sudan: Country Lacking Progress in Key Areas, Says UN Feb 12, 2010
With regard to crimes committed in Darfur since 2003, when the fighting erupted, very few perpetrators have been brought to trial. "The Prosecutor General appointed by the Government to investigate those crimes informed me that investigations are continuing and that no one has been charged and tried as yet," he said. (allAfrica.com)
Panel: U.K. slow to respond to terrorism Feb 3, 2010
Britain's system of control orders, a system of curfews used to curtail the movements of terror suspects who can't be brought to trial without revealing sensitive intelligence, is no longer appropriate, the committee said. "It is fundamentally wrong to deprive individuals of their liberty without revealing why," the panel's report added. (MSNBC -- International)
Former Pentagon Officer to be Sentenced for Spying Jan 22, 2010
Fondren was convicted on only three of the eight counts prosecutors brought to trial. He is appealing his conviction on those counts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
We pay for Nebraskas Medicaid? Jan 15, 2010
Taxpayers will have to refuse to pay taxes, and when brought to trial will be in a position to bring a class action suit against the constitutionality of the health care bill. It is bound to fail a constitutional test. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Stern Hu inquiry complete Jan 12, 2010
The case is now in the hands of the Shanghai People's [Prosecutor] who will decide whether it should be brought to trial,'' it said. Mr Hu and his iron ore sales team - Ge Minqiang, Liu Caikui and Wang Yong - have not seen their families or friends since July 5, when they were led away by officers from the Shanghai Security Bureau. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
China concludes spy probe into Rio exec: Australia Jan 11, 2010
"The case is now in the hands of the Shanghai People's Procuratorate (prosecutor) who will decide whether it should be brought to trial.". 2010. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
