Victim fears for safety Jul 15, 2010
At the conclusion of court, outside the presence of the jury, Lamont found the woman in contempt of court for not answering the question from Gonzalez. He also indicated she could face a potential perjury charge. (Albany Times Union)
Bankruptcy complicates site cleanup Jul 13, 2010
After two years of legal wrangling, the state EPD in March asked the judge to find Harville in contempt of court in a final effort to force him to clean up the site. Superior Court Judge David Motes gave Harville until July 28 to collect and analyze water samples from the creek that borders Agri-Cycle and to file a plan for closing and cleaning up the site at 1180 Main St., right beyond the Talmo city limits. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Army chief gets HC notice over parity to women Jul 6, 2010
The woman officers argued that contempt of court proceedings be initiated against the respondent (Army) for "wilful disobedience" of the HC judgment allowing women Permanent Commission. The petitioners also contended that "the Indian Air force has complied with the high court directions and implemented the same last month whereas, the Army failed to make its stand clear and has taken a decision to release some officers belonging to the next batch despite court's order staying the same". (India Times, India)
Ultra-Orthodox protest ruling Jun 18, 2010
But 43 sets of parents who refuse the court order were to be incarcerated for two weeks on charges of contempt of court on Thursday. The parents of the school girls in question deny that their opposition to integrating Sephardic girls is based on ethnicity, but insist that it is about their religious observance which they believe is stricter than the families of those being refused. (CNN -- World)
Erie Coke, DEP settle Jun 18, 2010
If Erie Coke does not keep pace with the schedule of improvements or monitoring and reporting requirements, it could be held in contempt of court, said DEP spokeswoman Freda Tarbell. The consent decree requires Erie Coke to perform a major overhaul of the aged plant on Erie's lakefront. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Israel police on alert for ultra-Orthodox protests Jun 17, 2010
The parents intend to present themselves at police stations for processing Thursday before being taken to jail for contempt of court. Israel's supreme court had given them until Thursday to send their children back to school or face jail, in a case involving around 40 Slonim Hassidic couples, whose roots are in eastern and central Europe. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Council: Police review should slow Jun 16, 2010
She said the board will suggest that police Chief Nate Harper be held in contempt of court because of the "quality of the documents.". "We're entitled to them," Ms. Pittinger said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Appeals Court Sides With Bonds On Evidence Jun 12, 2010
Anderson last year told the trial court judge that he would rather go to jail on contempt of court charges than testify against Bonds. The court said evidence tied directly to Anderson is inadmissible "hearsay" evidence unless the trainer testifies to the items' authenticity. (KCRA 3, CA)
Unhappy Revis will be at Jet minicamp Jun 12, 2010
Two men who refused to testify in the trial of a man convicted in the death of Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams have been sentenced to 12 months each in jail for contempt of court. Kataina Markie Jackson-Keeling, 21, and Mario Anderson, 22, were also sentenced to 90 days in jail and four years of probation for being accessories to perjury. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Hyattsville Man Sues Police For Cover Up Jun 11, 2010
HYATTSVILLE, Md (WUSA) - A man who says he was pistol whipped to unconsciousness by a city police officer two years ago is filing a contempt of court order for documents on the case ... Crouch's attorneys this week filed a contempt of court order against the city after a judge ruled policemust turn over investigatory documents regarding that 2008 incident. (W-USA News, DC)
Dish, EchoStar claim win over TiVo Jun 9, 2010
The presiding judge later found Dish Network in contempt of court, ordering it to disable millions of its customers DVRs and pay TiVo penalties expected to surpass $300 million including interest. A Dish Network appeal of the contempt ruling to he Washington-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit failed in March. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
- Zambia journalist to appeal against hard labor sentence for critical story Jun 8, 2010
Fred Mmembe, the editor and owner of the Post, was convicted of contempt of court last week for publishing a commentary piece while the trial was still in progress. After sentencing on Friday he was denied the chance to post bail. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Over the web, loose lips can sink more than ships Jun 8, 2010
And staff who send messages without giving serious thought to the content leave themselves open to legal action for defamation, contempt of court, copyright infringement, racial vilification or bullying. For too many people, electronic communication has become little more than a stream of consciousness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
12 Comments Jun 7, 2010
I fine you 1000 dollars for contempt of court. Case dismissed. (Salon)
Probation commissioner's rise and reign defined by tenacity Jun 6, 2010
O Brien was still fuming about a district court judge s 2002 decision to hold him in contempt of court, an embarrassing episode in which he found himself confined to a Brighton court s prisoner dock after a dispute with the judge over drug testing procedures. Mulligan thought the probation chief wanted an apology, but O Brien had something else in mind. (Boston Globe)
Bryce Courtenay's Jessica Jun 5, 2010
When Ada Thomas shoots at Aborigines begging for food on her land with birdshot and is fined ten shillings, and is then fined a further one pound ten shillings for contempt of Court, the crowd outside the window would quip that being rude to a magistrate was a threefold bigger crime than shooting an Abo. The stolen generation becomes a focus in the latter part of the tale, with a history-making Court case. (Suite101.com)
Criminal history with a pinch of salt Jun 4, 2010
Hampered by the laws of defamation and contempt of court, while also trying to make an exciting, engaging drama, the company was forced to walk a legal tightrope to get the show to air. The company also had to have the script approved by lawyers to get insurance, without which Channel Nine would have refused to touch it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Dickinson shooting suspect in contempt of court Jun 3, 2010
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) A Dickinson shooting suspect who has repeatedly sparred with the judge in the case has been found in contempt of court ... His attorney, Kelly Armstrong, says Wetzel might face additional charges for being in contempt of court. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
High Court Turns Down Death Row Appeal in Rogue Juror Case Jun 2, 2010
The forewoman on Basham's jury was held in contempt of court by the trial judge after it was learned that she called five news organizations and made 71 other calls to two fellow jurors, despite repeated warnings from the judge to refrain from discussing the case with anyone. In the case from South Carolina, U.S. District Judge Joseph F. Anderson Jr. found that the behavior of juror Cynthia Wilson was so outrageous that he held her in contempt of court, ordering her to return $2,500 of her... (Law.com)
Case of Raw Milk Activist Will Proceed May 27, 2010
The judge had the option of ruling Max Kane in contempt of court for his silence, but instead allowed the case to proceed to the appellate court, reports the Weston A. Price Foundation. Since December, Kane has been under a court order to provide information sought by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) attorneys. (Agri-View, WI)
Clerk: Jury service system fixed May 26, 2010
Those who fail to respond to two notices receive a letter ordering them to show cause why they should not be held in contempt of court for failing to comply ... Of those who appeared at contempt of court hearings before Berrien County Trial Court Judge John Dewane, nine cases were dismissed, though several people were ordered to forfeit bond they had posted earlier to stay free. (The Herald-Palladium)
Crow Wing County loses appeal to state Supreme Court May 26, 2010
The board approved paying the last $50 per attorney it owed as an outstanding balance in order to keep the contempt of court cases open for the appeal. "I'm not willing to go to jail, but this just bothers me that we have to pay this," said Commissioner Rosemary Franzen, adding the money the county is being required to pay is another unfunded mandate passed to the county. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
To Serve and Protect May 23, 2010
But if the judge issues an order to enforce the injunction, those who dont seek or who are denied exemption will be held in contempt of court if found in the designated Central City Recovery Zone. Bounded by Broadway, Central Avenue, Third and Ninth streets, the area loosely traces the roughly square mile that Central Division police also call the box. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Washington Court Dockets for Second Half of April May 22, 2010
Joshua L. Baumann, Sullivan, contempt of court, failed to pay, $150 ... Kenneth D. Dotson, Florissant, contempt of court (failure to pay fines), $150 ... Susan Ann Maguire, Labadie, contempt of court, failed to pay, $100. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Dish to get rehearing in TiVo court fight May 15, 2010
The original Texas judge held Dish Network in contempt of court in 2009 for repeating the patent violation in a software workaround that Dish Network claimed removed the offending parts of the DVR software. The contempt ruling required Dish Network to disable the DVR functionality in millions of subscribers set-top boxes. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Double trouble at twin's court appearance May 5, 2010
Brother Matthew Mauceri, the latecomer, cited for failure to appear and contempt of court ... Later, Matthew Mauceri appeared and was cited for failure to appear and contempt of court. (CNN -- US)
Judging the judge May 3, 2010
Section 16 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, applies specifically to "judges, magistrates or other persons acting judicially" ... Contempt of court is invoked when someone acts in a way that scandalizes the authority or lowers the dignity of a court or interferes in the due course of a judicial proceeding or in the administration of justice ... The lawyer filed a contempt of court petition in the Allahabad high court against the member, saying that he deserved to be punished "to save the... (India Times, India)
Zimbabwe: Police Now Want to Join Diamond Rush May 1, 2010
The Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ), a state-run agency which markets precious minerals, was in January ordered by the Supreme Court to release 129 400 carats belonging to ACR to the Reserve Bank for safekeeping but police seized the parcels in what lawyers say was a blatant contempt of court. President Robert Mugabe and Mpofu supported the move. (allAfrica.com)
Court to hear case on May 3 May 1, 2010
Contempt of court notices : SC decides to hear PCO judges appeals ... ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday accepted for regular hearing petitions filed by Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) judges challenging the jurisdiction of the registrars office to return petitions after raising objections and against contempt of court notices served to them for taking oath in violation of SC orders ... On July 31, 2009, the SC served contempt of court notices on high court judges who took oath... (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Second complaint targets Andrew Thomas Apr 28, 2010
The new Bar complaint filed Monday chronicles events from the past two years, including Thomas' prosecution of two county supervisors and a Superior Court judge, actions taken against other judges and their staffs, and a contempt of court citation filed against a sheriff's detention officer. Some actions are cited for which Thomas already has been investigated and cleared by the Bar. (AZCentral -- News)
Now, HUL files contempt plea against P&G Apr 22, 2010
"We have filed a petition for contempt of court against HUL based on their new Rin commercial showcasing several similar elements as aired in their earlier disparaging advertisement which was ordered to be taken off air by the Calcutta high court in an ad interim proceedings. We cannot comment any further on this at this stage as the matter is sub-judice," said the Pkesperson. My saved articles. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
* Yeung hoping to find soccers Yao Ming Apr 17, 2010
They havent paid so in effect they are in contempt of court and Seymour Pierce has taken the necessary steps to effectively take control of Birmingham City to recover the debt. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
'Daddy, Are You a Judge Yet?' Obama Nominee Takes the Heat Apr 17, 2010
Obama Court Nominee Goodwin Liu Takes Heat Before Senate Panel - ABC News. Daddy, Are You a Judge Yet. (ABC News)
Football: China's Yeung generation could be EPL bound Apr 16, 2010
They haven't paid so in effect they are in contempt of court and Seymour Pierce has taken the necessary steps to effectively take control of Birmingham City to recover the debt. " A statement issued by Birmingham International Holdings said they intended to appeal. McLeish, however, did not expect the row to distract his players in the closing weeks of the season. "I think the players only read about themselves and do not start looking at the business section of newspapers," the former Scotland... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Teoh's family applies to cite minister Nazri for contempt Apr 16, 2010
SHAH ALAM: The family of Teoh Beng Hock has applied for an order to cite Minister in Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Nazri Abd Aziz for contempt of court for allegedly calling Thai pathologist Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand a "liar". The application, which names the Teoh's brother Meng Kee as the applicant, was filed by their lawyer Karpal Singh at the Magistrate's Court here at 11. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
› Cops get Malema complaint Apr 8, 2010
Article By: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:22 Trade union Solidarity laid a charge of contempt of court against ANC Youth League president Julius Malema for singing the "shoot the boer" in Zimbabwe ... The contempt of court charges relate to the song and his statements about the court. (iAfrica.com)
Order to cite royalty suspended Apr 5, 2010
Elia Suhana s counsel Fakhrul Abu Hassan and the Raja Perempuan of Kelantan Tengku Anis Tengku Hamdid s lawyer Zainul Rijal Abu Bakar agreed that it was better to wait for the outcome of the divorce petition before proceeding with the contempt of court procedure. Earlier, during the divorce petition, Syariah High Court judge Abdullah Man ruled that the court would decide on May 23 whether to strike out or allow the divorce petition. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Indira Gandhi starts contempt proceedings against husband Apr 2, 2010
I will try to fight him for contempt of court, Indira Gandhi said. The 35-year-old mother added that she no longer intended to play nice. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Zardari faces Swiss court threat Apr 1, 2010
It said the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman Naveed Ahsan would be in contempt of court if he did not act within 24 hours. "In light of directions of the court on the revival of the Swiss cases, the NAB has initiated the process," Abid Zuberi, a lawyer for the agency, told the court on Wednesday. (BBC News -- Europe)
SC rejects NAB chief`s explanation of delay in implementation of NRO verdict Mar 31, 2010
He asked the NAB chairman to file an undertaking on directive-wise implementation of the NRO verdict, otherwise he would be sent to jail on charges of contempt of court. The hearing was later adjourned until Wednesday (today). (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Pakistan court in corruption vow Mar 31, 2010
The court said the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau, Naveed Ahsan, would be in contempt of court if he did not act within 24 hours. Mr Ahsan is due to appear before the court on Wednesday. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Changs suit against Amex dismissed Mar 27, 2010
On the same day, Chang, who was previously the political secretary to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, was fined RM20,000 in default of one month s jail for contempt of court after a spat with Justice Noor Azian. Counsel Manjit Singh represented Chang while Prakash Menon appeared for American Express. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Sex tape survives courthouse fire Mar 27, 2010
At the hearing, Judge Abraham Penn Jones found former Edwards aide Andrew Young and his wife, Cheri, in civil contempt of court and ordered them to hand over the tape to the court. In court documents, the Youngs had said that the video showed "Senator engaged in sexual activities with a woman who, from all indications, is not his wife and who the Youngs believe to be Ms. Hunter, based upon her appearance.". (CNN)
Zimbabwe: Talks Heading for Deadlock as Zanu PF Vow No Concessions Mar 27, 2010
Tthe new Attorney-General could then arrest Augustine Chihuri, Mpofu and the diamond companies on contempt of court charges for the Marange diamond judgement. Once the diamonds are out of Zanu PF's grasp the party will collapse overnight. (allAfrica.com)
Judge: Dad Can't Bring Daughter to Church Mar 26, 2010
In a separate proceeding, Reyes already faces jail time on criminal contempt of court charges for bringing Ela to church with TV cameras in tow in violation of the court's order not to do so. "Sadly, at this point in time, I'm not shocked, because the court has emphasized its willingness to infringe on my right to be a parent to my daughter," Reyes told ABC News. (ABC News)
SFO Exposes Kofi Jumah Mar 26, 2010
The KMA was subsequently charged for contempt of court for about four years for not executing the ruling of the court, and refusing to be restrained from interfering in the GTCAs right of possession of the project in question. Not even a High Court order of attachment of movable and immovable property, dated February 5, 2008, issued under the hand of Her Lordship Justice Georgina Woode, to prohibit the Assembly from alienating the vehicles until a judgment delivered by the High Court on... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Contempt of court charge against lawyer Mar 26, 2010
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawyer Matthias Chang was cited for contempt of court after a spat with High Court judge Justice Noor Azian Shaari ... It was learned that Chang was found to be in contempt of court during hearing on a defamation suit he had brought against American Express (M) Sdn Bhd. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Residents rally round rooster rebuker's right to rabble-rouse Mar 25, 2010
Mewhinney had a bit of different take on David Redmond's claim: That the defendant's husband, David Michael Redmond, after previously being admonished by the court to be quiet and not interfere or he would be removed from the courtroom, after being called as a defense witness and attempting to again argue the case with the court, is found to be in contempt of court, the ruling reads. Terry Baker was back at the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday but sat completely silent in one of the back... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Backpay issue failed; -County Mayor Wiseman made wrong call Mar 24, 2010
Technically, those who voted against the amended resolution could be held in contempt of court for voting against an order from a judge. Laura Keeton with Keeton Law Office in Huntingdon was the attorney who represented the elected officials. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Power saga contorts a community's face Mar 20, 2010
A property developer borrows too much, gets pincered by the credit crunch, falls out with a business rival, makes a contentious move to get out of trouble, ends up in court and is slapped with a contempt of court conviction which he's now appealing. But this case had a significant twist. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Zimbabwe: Chiadzwa Mining - a Tale of Shady Deals And Characters Mar 20, 2010
Mugabe and Mpofu have defended the move, risking criminal contempt of court charges. As we report elsewhere, mineral claims are easy to change ownership because the Mines ministry is riddled with corruption and EPOs are granted and cancelled sometimes depending on who pays the highest "facilitation fee". (allAfrica.com)
Hecker again faces jail time over divorce Mar 18, 2010
Hennepin County District Judge Jay Quam on Tuesday found Hecker in civil contempt of court, giving him until March 23 to come up with $8,190 he owes his second wife Sandra Hecker, and disclose detailed financial information. Hecker could face jail time if he doesn t comply. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Cherokee campaign: Dont erase future of our schools Mar 18, 2010
File suite to force them to follow the very law which they passed when they fail to do so, as they have failed to do so for 7 years, they, the entire legislative body of this ridiculous state, will be in contempt of court. I am quite certain the educators of Georgia would be more than willing to establish a new legislative body. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Grill ripped from man's teeth at Tenn. jail Mar 17, 2010
It happened Nov. 24, a day after McCoy was admitted to the Metro Jail on charges of contempt of court for failure to pay child support, two counts of violation of an order of protection and harassment. When a guard asked McCoy to remove his grill while he was being processed in the jail, he said it was permanently cemented to his teeth years earlier. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Click to read: Andrew Young Fires Back at Rielle Hunter Mar 17, 2010
Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones ruled Young was not in contempt of court for his accounting of how he handled items that Hunter is seeking. The North Carolina judge had threatened to jail Young earlier this week and said he was troubled by a series of conflicting statements that Young has made under oath. (CBS News -- Early Show)
'Pressure to perform' hit ex-Macquarie banker Mar 17, 2010
He is charged with contempt of court and was giving evidence in relation to that. Justice George Palmer is due to sentence Mr De Silva tomorrow. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fire company to close Mar 16, 2010
Sinnott's decision followed a ruling by Erie County Judge Shad Connelly holding the city in civil contempt of court for not complying with the staffing mandates outlined in the arbitration award. Those mandates were to go into effect Jan. 1. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Click to read: Rielle Hunter Talks About Edwards Affair Mar 16, 2010
Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones ruled that Andrew Young was not in contempt of court for his accounting of how he handled items that Hunter is seeking. MMX, CBS Interactive Inc.. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Friday, March 12, 2010 Mar 13, 2010
Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones ruled that Andrew Young was not in contempt of court for his accounting of how he handled items that Edwards mistress Rielle Hunter is seeking. The North Carolina judge had threatened to jail Young earlier this week and said he was troubled by a series of conflicting statements that Young has made under oath. (NJ.com -- News)
BNP rules judged 'discriminatory' Mar 13, 2010
If we still think it is racist in any kind of way, we will either be bringing this matter back to the court, under contempt of court proceedings, or we will be issuing new proceedings. " The constitution rejected by the court asked members to sign up to the BNP's principles, including a duty to oppose the promotion of any form of "integration or assimilation" that impacted on the "indigenous British", and a requirement to support the "maintenance and existence of the unity and integrity of the... (BBC News -- UK)
First Williams takes the stand Mar 13, 2010
None of the reporters have been put on witness lists to confirm or deny who leaked the information and, considering that the trial has already begun, it seems unlikely that anyone in the media connected with the story becoming public will be compelled to testify or not testify and face contempt of court charges. But how the information got to the media is important, as the details of positive NFL drug tests are supposed to be confidential. (GoPokes.com)
Ex-Edwards aide avoids jail over sex tape Mar 13, 2010
N.C. judge rules Andrew Young not in contempt of court ... Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones ruled that Andrew Young was not in contempt of court for his accounting of how he handled items that Edwards mistress Rielle Hunter is seeking. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Kelantan Sultan did not file divorce suit; it was done on his behalf Mar 11, 2010
Before this, the Raja Perempuan of Kelantan, Tengku Anis Tengku Abdul Hamid had filed an objection at the Syariah High Court after she was cited for contempt of court for violating a court order issued in favour of Elie Suhana on Feb 4 compelling Tengku Anis to allow Elie Suhana, 31, to visit her husband, the Sultan, who was then in Singapore undergoing treatment for heart ailment ... The court had fixed April 4 to hear the contempt of court proceeding against Tengku Anis and her two bodyguards.... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Who's to blame for health care costs? Mar 11, 2010
The judge held Martin in criminal contempt of court and sentenced him to seven months in jail. However, he was mistakenly let out of jail after only a month. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Royal rumble in syariah court Mar 8, 2010
The atmosphere in the Syariah High Court here was tense when Fakhrul Azman Abu Hassan, representing Elia Suhana, argued in open court before Judge Mohd Yusof Awang Daud with Tengku Anis lawyers, Zainul Rijal Abu Bakar and Abdul Halim Bahari that everyone, including Tengku Anis, should attend the court to face contempt of court proceedings ... On Feb 21, Tengku Anis and her two bodyguards were cited for contempt of court by the Ruler s second wife. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
