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)
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)
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)
Madison Woman's Death Ruled A Homicide Mar 5, 2010
Although the divorce was final in 2005, they have been back to court dozens of times for issues such as child support and motions for contempt of court, according to court records. They were to appear at Superior Court in New Haven Wednesday morning. (FOX61, CT)
TiVo wins ruling in Dish dispute Mar 5, 2010
Over the next three years, EchoStar unsuccessfully appealed, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review the case and the original Texas judge found EchoStar and Dish Network in contempt of court by repeating the patent violation in a software work around the companies said removed the patent violation from its DVR software. Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH) and EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) split into two companies in 2008, both of which have cofounder Charlie Ergen as their chairman; he s also CEO of Dish... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Deal reached on timely transport of jail inmates Feb 27, 2010
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and the Superior Court reached agreement Friday to avoid contempt of court hearings next week against a deputy chief over the Sheriff's inability. Deputy Chief David Trombi was scheduled to appear in court Monday on 187 orders to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for missed or late inmate court dates between September 2009 and mid-January. (AZCentral -- News)
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office adds officers to move inmates Feb 25, 2010
Attorneys for the Sheriff's Office are scheduled to meet with attorneys for the Superior Court in a settlement conference this afternoon in an attempt to stave off five days of court hearings next week to determine if a sheriff's deputy chief should be held in contempt of court ... Last September, Presiding Criminal Judge Gary Donahoe held Deputy Chief David Trombi in contempt of court for the ongoing lapses. (AZCentral)
Origins of the Corporate State Feb 25, 2010
That procedure brought the granting of injunctions against strike action, the violation of which in turn resulted in summary imprisonment of labor leaders, without jury trial, for contempt of court. Thus the national development of industry on the one hand, and of trade unionism on the other, led through the channel of the Fourteenth Amendment to the nationalization of governmental power and the resumed weakening of federal structure. (The American Conservative)
Kelantan Sultans 2nd wife cites Sultanah for contempt of court Feb 21, 2010
Kelantan Sultans 2nd wife cites Sultanah for contempt of court ... Kelantan Sultans 2nd wife cites Sultanah for contempt of court ... KOTA BARU: The second wife of the Sultan of Kelantan Elia Suliana Ahmad has cited the Sultanah of Kelantan Tengku Anis Tengku Hamid and her two bodyguards for contempt of court for not complying with a Syariah High Court order allowing her rights to visit her ailing husband in Singapore. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
City wins latest bout with Goldwater Institute Feb 19, 2010
Superior Court Judge Edward Burke handed down a ruling last Friday in favor of the City of Glendale in the Goldwater Institute's request to hold the city in contempt of court, alleging it failed to comply with court ordered disclosure. Judge Burke stated that no evidence submitted by the Goldwater Institute supports their claim, a statement released by the City of Glendale said. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Cities keep Goldwater lawsuit work in-house, gripe about cost Feb 19, 2010
Glendale also is unhappy that Goldwater publicized a recent, unsuccessful contempt of court petition involving the city. Tindall said Glendale handled the public records suit in-house because city attorneys are familiar with such requests, and it saves money. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Aide: Edwards Mistress Miffed by Wife Talk Feb 12, 2010
In this Feb. 5 file photo, Andrew Young, former aide to John Edwards, leaves the Chatham County courtroom in Pittsboro, N.C., after a hearing in which Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones declared that he was in contempt of court and demanded that Young turn over a "personal" videotape being sought by Edwards' former mistress. Jones took possession of the tape Wednesday. (CBS News)
Administrator liquidated for 18 months Feb 10, 2010
McVeigh also took action against Cass for contempt of court over comments he published about the MUSU liquidation in a blog. Justice Elizabeth Hollingworth found the blog comments had a ''strong degree of factual accuracy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Washington Court Dockets for First Half of January Feb 10, 2010
Brandon M. Martin, Villa Ridge, contempt of court (failed to pay), $150. 50 fine plus $147. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Issa building sold -- no, not the Statler Feb 9, 2010
Issa is still facing a $250 per day contempt of court fine, imposed last April by State Supreme Court Justice John Curran after he failed to appear at a court hearing. Issa has not been spotted in Buffalo for two years. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Anwar wants judge removed Feb 9, 2010
In an affidavit in support of his application, Anwar said Karpal applied last Thursday to cite Utusan Malaysia for contempt of court over two articles which had misleading headlines on the court proceedings last Wednesday. Anwar claimed that the trial judge had dismissed his counsels application summarily on the ground that the reports were not carried with the intention of being mischievous and to disrupt proceedings. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Sodomy II: Anwar tries to get judge disqualified (Update 2) Feb 8, 2010
In an affidavit filed to support his application Monday, Anwar said Karpal had applied to court on Feb 4 to cite Utusan Malaysia for contempt of court over two articles published by the newspaper over Feb 3s open court proceedings with allegedly misleading headlines. Anwar claimed that the two headlines were TAK RELA DILIWAT LAGI (Not willing to be sodomised again) appeared on the front page of the Feb 4 Utusan report while BERHENTI KERANA TIDAK MAHU DILIWAT LAGI (Resigned because did not... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Edwards sex tape in Atlanta Feb 7, 2010
(AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds) Former aide to John Edwards, Andrew Young leaves the Chatham County courtroom in Pittsboro, N.C., Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 after a hearing in which Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones declared that he was in contempt of court and demanded that Young turn over over a "personal" videotape being sought by Edwards' former mistress. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds) Former aide to John Edwards, Andrew Young leaves the Chatham County courtroom in Pittsboro, N.C., Friday, Feb. 5, 2010... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
IT MUST BE THE WATER Feb 7, 2010
Council members Mary Koep and Wallin were among five council members who were found in contempt of court in October of 1979 for refusing to fluoridate the water ... She was one of five council members found in contempt of court three decades ago for refusing to fluoridate Brainerd's water ... Koep recalled that it was Graham who eventually advised the council to comply with the state law after court actions threatened them with monetary penalties for being in contempt of court. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Judge reprimands ex-Edwards aide Feb 6, 2010
Yesterday, the judge who has ordered Young to turn over all copies of the tape declared that Young was in contempt of court, demanding that he turn over a personal videotape being sought by Edwards s former mistress. Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones reprimanded Young in a court hearing yesterday but declined to put him in custody. (Boston Globe)
Judge says ex-Edwards aide in contempt, wants tape Feb 6, 2010
PITTSBORO (AP) A judge declared Friday that a former aide to John Edwards was in contempt of court, demanding that he turn over a "personal" videotape being sought by Edwards' former mistress. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Ex-Edwards aide in contempt, tape demanded Feb 6, 2010
5: A North Carolina judge has found former John Edwards aide Andrew Young and his wife in contempt of court for refusing to turn over an alleged sex tape of Edwards and his mistress to the court ... PITTSBORO, N.C. - A judge declared Friday that a former aide to John Edwards was in contempt of court, demanding that he turn over a "personal" videotape being sought by Edwards' former mistress. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Judge: Turn over Edwards sex tape Feb 6, 2010
Judge Abraham Penn Jones found former Edwards aide Andrew Young and his wife, Cheri, in civil contempt of court, said Tammy Keshler, a judicial assistant in Chatham County Superior Court. He ordered them to give the court the tape and other materials they may have by 2 p.m. Wednesday, she said. (CNN)
Sheriff's Office appeal to obtain court e-mails rebuffed by top state justices Feb 5, 2010
Baca threatened sheriff's chief deputies with contempt of court. The Superior Court refused to turn over e-mails regarding those rulings, saying that the request was overly broad. (AZCentral -- News)
Sodomy II: Bloggers told to be ethical in reporting Feb 5, 2010
Rais said the Attorney-Generals Chambers was constantly monitoring reports published in certain blogs to see if they were made in general or had elements of contempt of court or were against the rule of sub judice. The defence lawyers in the trial have twice tried to get the trial judge to cite Utusan Malaysia for contempt. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Von Ritter disputes rezoning of his lot Jan 30, 2010
Von Ritter, an 82-year-old horse farmer, has been involved in a legal battle with the city for nearly a decade that continued Friday when Von Ritter s attorney filed a new contempt of court charge against Hudson which, Von Ritter said, includes an injunction to keep the city from rezoning his property under its yet to be adopted Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. The legal battle began in 2002 when the construction of the municipal parking lot across from the Amtrak train station caused... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Institute wants details of Coyotes deal released Jan 29, 2010
On Jan. 21, attorneys with the conservative think tank released a press release stating that after four months of inaction and waiting for the city to comply with multiple judge's orders to promptly produce records, they have asked the judge to find the city in contempt of court. We were alerted about the Goldwater Institute press release from the media, they have never spoken to us, said Glendale City Attorney Craig Tindall. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Feds: Lollipop Tree's ousted owners hacking, harassing Jan 28, 2010
"The judge's order did not make any finding of fact regarding Ebbert's allegations.Since the couple was removed from the business, Ebbert alleges, there have been at least 83 failed attempts to gain access to Lollipop Tree's secure computer network. An investigation revealed the hacking attempts originated from a computer owned by the Lynch's daughter, Laurie, according to court records.Peter Tamposi, the Lynches attorney, described his clients as "mom and pop" business owners being "brought to... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Woodside Says About 1,600 Gas Project Construction Workers Still on Strike Jan 28, 2010
Striking workers could face contempt of court charges, potentially leading to imprisonment and fines of up to A$22,000, Barnett said. The workers who remain on strike include picketers who attempted to block access to the Pluto site entrance before being removed by police, company spokesman said. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Judge denies suspect's bond Jan 28, 2010
Campbell County Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Paul McAndrews then asked Ferguson if he remembered a conviction for contempt of court in 2008 in Pittsylvania County General District Court. Ferguson admitted the conviction was for failing to appear in court. (Altivista Journal, VA)
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Interior Minister Rehman Malik`s written reply to a contempt of court notice served on him for transferring a director general working with the Federal Investigation Agency Jan 26, 2010
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Interior Minister Rehman Maliks written reply to a contempt of court notice served on him for transferring a director general working with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The Supreme Court had ordered former FIA DG Tariq Khosa to probe the alleged Rs 22 billion corruption in the records of the Pakistan Steel Mills before Malik ordered his transfer. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Scientology critic adds volume to inquiry call Jan 23, 2010
NICK O'MALLEY INVESTIGATIONS. A LEADING critic of Scientology is to travel to Australia to support Senator Nick Xenophon's campaign for an inquiry into the tax-exempt status of the church. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Onorato would halt reassessments as governor Jan 20, 2010
There was nothing left to do in the way of a legal fight to stop a reassessment, he said, "except that [Common Pleas Judge R. Stanton Wettick Jr.] would have thrown me in jail for contempt of court.". In December, Judge Wettick accepted a county plan to complete a reassessment of all property in the county for implementation in 2012. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Zimbabwe: Parly Summons Diamond Chiefs Jan 16, 2010
"The other issue is that of Justice Hungwe's judgment. They could be found in contempt of court. Their timing to sell the diamonds also raises eyebrows because most of the interested parties were on holiday," added Masuku. In September last year, Justice Charles Hungwe ruled that the granting of a special grant to the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) and the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) in a concession area owned by Africa Consolidated Resources (ACR) was... (allAfrica.com)
Dirk Prinsloo angers judge Jan 12, 2010
Judge Vasiliy Petriv has threatened to hold Prinsloo in contempt of court if he does not cooperate when proceedings resume later on Tuesday. Eyewitness News. (iAfrica.com)
More of this story Jan 12, 2010
and bench warrant for contempt of court in lieu of $26,000 bail. Cook is suspected of being a key player in a large number of burglaries and thefts throughout the island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Charles Waterstreet Jan 10, 2010
If you cannot speak ill of the dead, then you are confined to the living and exposed to the laws of defamation, contempt of court or plain physical assault. Charles Waterstreet12. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
