Witness: Fight over fight led to fatal stray bullet Nov 18, 2008
Bernard Lee, who was Loynes fiancee, testified at a preliminary hearing Monday that he was outside the apartment when an argument erupted between two men ... Lee testified at a preliminary hearing for Lucas in DeKalb County Magistrate Court ... Ferrell s preliminary hearing was rescheduled for next week because his attorney was not present. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Kehoe makes initial court appearance Nov 18, 2008
First District Judge Shawn Harden also set her preliminary hearing for Nov. 25 and appointed her a state public defender. Police charged Kehoe on Nov. 15 with first-degree murder, attempt to commit murder, and child endangerment resulting in serious injury. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Split verdict in Homewood killing Nov 18, 2008
Repeatedly claiming he was "coached" by detectives, Mr. Strothers recanted the story he had told under oath in a preliminary hearing and before a grand jury. Often testy and defiant toward Mr. Fitzsimmons and Judge Cashman, Mr. Strothers said he was with Lamont Hall that afternoon but only saw Joseph Hall later. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Arraignment set for Lincoln man in mom's death Nov 18, 2008
Matthew Fox waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Monday in Lancaster County District Court. His arraignment is set for Dec. 3. (Sioux City Journal)
Woman pleads guilty to arson Nov 18, 2008
Details about the fire came out last week during a preliminary hearing. On the day of the fire, investigation by the Madison County Sheriff's Office and the Rexburg-Madison County Emergency Services determined that the cause of the fire appeared suspicious and a crime scene was established. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Mother testifies about baby at Fenton homicide trial Nov 18, 2008
Vardaro said the state law that Fenton cited in making an argument for a change of venue didn't apply in a criminal case, and said that the commonwealth's case was established at Fenton's preliminary hearing. "It's obvious (Fenton) needs a good lawyer because he doesn't know what he's doing, " Vardaro said before denying Barrett's and Fenton's motions Monday morning. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Father seeks justice as trial set Nov 17, 2008
Gear's wife testified in a preliminary hearing that when she got a frantic cell phone call from her daughters that a man on a motorcycle was following them, she told Gear to get his gun. Gear walked to the end of his driveway when his daughters arrived home, Dianna Gear testified, and as Mough drove past the house, he fired his. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Retrial in slaying to begin this week Nov 17, 2008
During a preliminary hearing in June 2007, the same detective told an Athens-Clarke Magistrate Court judge that Williams was high on cocaine and acting irrationally the day he shot Barnett. Among other things that day, Williams accused his girlfriend of stealing a winning lottery ticket worth $11 million and hiring a hit man to kill him, the detective said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Two men face hearing in grisly slaying Nov 17, 2008
Now two men -- Alexander Harwell, 48, and Lorenzo Sepulveda Jr., 25 -- are charged with the murder and face a preliminary hearing in Fresno County Superior Court scheduled to begin Dec. 1. A judge will decide whether they must stand trial. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Sioux Center man faces drug charges Nov 15, 2008
He is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing Nov. 25 in Orange City, Iowa. The charges are Class C felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Case delayed for man accused in macaroni attack Nov 15, 2008
Jacobs appeared before a Lincoln County judge on Thursday for a preliminary hearing. The hearing was continued to Dec. 4 after Jacobs' attorney ask for more time to prepare. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A bus ride, a borrowed iPod – and a furious fight for his life Nov 15, 2008
The witness admitted lying or not telling the full story of that night to Ottawa police and under oath at a preliminary hearing. He was obviously still reluctant, appeared here under subpoena and indeed, prosecutor Robin Flumerfelt's first questions to him dealt with his unhappiness at being in court and earlier at speaking to police. (Globe and Mail)
Police kill fugitive homicide suspect Nov 15, 2008
He failed to appear for an arraignment and preliminary hearing in the case and had remained a fugitive ... She was held in the Allegheny County Jail on $5,000 bail, pending a preliminary hearing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Teen faces pot charges Nov 15, 2008
He was released from jail on his signature, pending a preliminary hearing on Friday, Nov. 21. Possession with intent to deliver is a Class D felony punishable by up to five years in prison and 5,000 in fines. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Charges filed over fake drugs Nov 15, 2008
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21. Decker also faces misdemeanor charges for. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Man admits plans to pawn property Nov 15, 2008
A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Nov. 25. Keywords. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Jennifer Hudson Thanks Fans For Support Nov 15, 2008
" "My sister and I take great comfort and strength from your love and concern," she added. After a preliminary hearing on Monday, , the only suspect named so far in the triple homicide of Darnell Hudson, Jason Hudson and Julian King, will remain in prison at least through December 3, when a full hearing will be held to determine if he violated his parole. Despite her recent family tragedy, Hudson has given her blessing to the Gap to use her in their holiday ad campaign, according to . Over the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Three men charged with luring in limo incident Nov 14, 2008
A preliminary hearing is set for Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.. Montgomery Newspapers 2008. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Juvenile trial sought in shooting Nov 14, 2008
During a Platte County Court preliminary hearing in September, Columbus Police Investigator Greg Sealock said the defendant was wearing a bandana to conceal his face when he rolled down the window of his car and fired four shotgun blasts into a crowd of teens on Aug. 19. The defendant initially fired at a boy who was walking toward his car, wounding him in the chest, before quickly firing three more times toward a crowd that began scattering for cover behind vehicles and mobile homes, Sealock... (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Stabbing Charges Nov 14, 2008
He will return to court Monday morning for a preliminary hearing. Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Judge tries to keep it friendly in village spat Nov 14, 2008
During a preliminary hearing Wednesday, Athens County Probate Judge Robert Stewart also said he could hear the trial next month, though he acknowledged that the village council wants to take the case before a jury. The council's lawsuit seeking to remove Mayor Ginger Mender accuses her of illegal or unethical behavior, including misuse of her village-issued cell phone. (WKRC.com, OH)
Charges of bigamy Nov 14, 2008
A Logan woman charged with bigamy professed her innocence to The Herald Journal on Thursday after waiving a preliminary hearing in Logan s 1st District Court. I pleaded not guilty. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Former Piedmont town clerk arrested for embezzlement Nov 14, 2008
Butler now has until Nov. 30 to request a preliminary hearing in Magistrate Court. If she does not requests a hearing, the case will be automatically transferred to Circuit Court. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Suspect in boy's slaying fights charge Nov 14, 2008
Mr. Johnson was a key witness for the prosecution, and he testified at a preliminary hearing that Mr. Wilson shot at him that day because of an ongoing feud between the two men ... Mr. Gettleman wants Mr. Johnson's preliminary hearing testimony excluded from the trial because, he argued, portions of it are known to be false. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Suspect in killings slips Clairton siege Nov 14, 2008
He already was charged with the double homicide and failure to appear for an arraignment and preliminary hearing. He also will be charged with attempted homicide for firing at police, Superintendent Moffatt said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Court supports 1st degree arson against Sugar woma Nov 14, 2008
In a preliminary hearing Wednesday in magistrate court, the court found sufficient cause to support the charge of first degree arson against Danielle Marie Peters, 22 ... During the preliminary hearing, detectives testified about the investigation of the fire. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Man accused of firing at cop held for trial Nov 14, 2008
San Diego Superior Court Judge John Einhorn determined that prosecutors presented enough evidence during a preliminary hearing for the case to go to trial. According to testimony, the shooting occurred around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 13 in front of Marie Widman Memorial Park in Encanto. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Phillips refuses request to lower Holliman’s $1 million bond Nov 13, 2008
After the request was denied, a bailiff and Lowndes County Sheriff s Office transport officer escorted Holliman into the courtroom for a preliminary hearing. Holliman, 27, was arrested Oct. 29 by the Lowndes County Sheriff s Office several hours after he admitted shooting his wife, 24-year-old Laura Holliman, with a shotgun at the couple s 770 North Wolfe Road residence. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Students face trial for riot involvement Nov 13, 2008
One riot suspect, Will Forester, 19, of Pittsburgh, waived his preliminary hearing and will also face trial; Two other suspects, Penn State student Luke Hagen, 20, and Shane Elie, 18, of Olney, Md. postponed their preliminary hearings until later this month. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Big purse saves student from bullet Nov 13, 2008
He was being held on $32,500 bond and faced a preliminary hearing Wednesday. Startling discoveryPittenger accompanied police to the station to give a statement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Rice Lake man charged with sexual assult Nov 13, 2008
The preliminary hearing for all three charges is 1 p.m. Dec. 5. Second-degree sexual assault carries a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and $100,000 fine. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Witness in homicide case jailed for perjury Nov 13, 2008
But Common Pleas Judge David R. Cashman decided yesterday that Mr. Strothers was in contempt of court after he testified that his stories in a preliminary hearing and before a grand jury were lies, concocted by Pittsburgh police detectives who wanted to convict the Halls ... He said the same under oath at a preliminary hearing and before a grand jury. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Butler County man charged with assaults on boys Nov 13, 2008
The suspect is being held in the Butler County Prison on $10,000 bail, pending a preliminary hearing. First published on November 13, 2008 at 8:38 am. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Victim describes ‘continuous’ gunfire from vehicle Nov 13, 2008
In the case s preliminary hearing, authorities said they believe the Guerreros are both members of the Vikings gang and Sparkman is in the Gangster Disciples. The incident sparked widespread fears of retaliation violence prompting at least a dozen agencies to be summoned to Maury County and about 70 percent of Columbia Central High School s student body to not attend school. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Man says he's not guilty of trying to kill ex-girlfriend Nov 12, 2008
In court Monday, Thomason waived his right to a preliminary hearing on the charges. That meant Circuit Judge Teresa Righter didn t have to listen to police testimony to decide if there was enough evidence for the case to go forward before having Thomason enter a plea. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Man's charges 'blurry' Nov 12, 2008
District Attorney Michael Madeira said he will not comment on the case until a preliminary hearing is held. Felletter's preliminary hearing has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Dec. 10 ... "We wait for the preliminary hearing so that everyone knows in open court what information is available to police that may not have been available to the public earlier," Madeira said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Girl testifies that East Pennsboro man sexually abused her Nov 12, 2008
Cumberland County First Assistant Public Defender Ellen Barry questioned that, pointing out that the girl also did not volunteer any information about what had happened at a preliminary hearing, giving only Yes and No responses to questions ... He also said that the girl assumed a semi-fetal position while at the hospital for the exam and cried uncontrollably at times during the preliminary hearing. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Man charged after stabbing in Perry County (26) Nov 12, 2008
He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing before Perry County Magisterial District Judge Donald Howell at 8:45 a.m. Nov. 24. Local. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Judge to rule on Decker case Nov. 25 Nov 12, 2008
A preliminary hearing in the burglary case will be scheduled after a new judge is assigned. In that matter, Decker is accused of helping Louis steal computers, cash and food from Coffee Beans Etc and the UPS Store back in March of 2007. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Doelitsch returned to KC jail (203) Nov 12, 2008
Allen Wayne Doelitsch Jr., 18, was returned to the Kendall County Jail Thursday after a preliminary hearing before 216th District Judge Stephen Ables. Doelitsch had been out on bond since Oct. 19. (Boerne Star, TX)
Asia's richest woman gave away fortune Nov 11, 2008
The claim was made by a barrister for the late billionaire's charitable foundation in a preliminary hearing Monday to challenge 00004000 the will of Wang, former head of Hong Kong's Chinachem property empire. A highly anticipated, eight-week court battle is due to be held next year in Hong Kong's High Court into Wang's will, which left the Chinachem fortune, estimated to be worth up to $13 billion, to Chan. (India Times)
Magistrate reports (308) Nov 11, 2008
A preliminary hearing is scheduled at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 25. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Magistrate reports Sunday, November 9, 2008 9:36 PM EST Public drunkennessJustyn James Patton, 26, West Main Street, Somerset, was charged by Somerset Borough police with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Police said he alarmed and annoyed employees at Sheetz, West Main Street,... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
New Rome stadiums show dead fan is not forgotten Nov 11, 2008
The police officer who shot Sandri, Luigi Spaccarotella, is due to stand trial for murder, with a second preliminary hearing scheduled to take place in January. He did not attend the first hearing in September because he feared reprisals from hardline Lazio fans. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Sienna Miller wins suit for privacy invasion Nov 11, 2008
At a preliminary hearing last month, the High Court heard that her life had been made intolerable by the paparazzi, who had chased her while driving and pursued as she walked her dogs in the park. The agency is contesting the claims and a trial has been scheduled to take place early next year. (MSNBC -- News)
SAN DIEGO: Woman shot by police officer pleads guilty Nov 11, 2008
Had there been that would have come out at the Preliminary Hearing and he wouldn't have been sent to trial. To Oceansidian wrote on Nov 10, 2008 3:00 PM:Sorry but two wrongs don't make it right. (North County Times)
• 5th District Court news Nov 11, 2008
Jose E. Rey-Gutierrez, 23, Twin Falls; eluding a police officer, possession of a controlled substance, injury to a child, possession of a stolen vehicle; 15,000 bond; Nov. 21 preliminary hearing; public defender appointed ... Nancy M. Livingston, 24, Twin Falls; second-degree kidnapping; Nov. 21 preliminary hearing; 100,000 bond; Nov. 21 preliminary hearing; public defender appointed. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• T.F. man arrested after police pursuit Nov 11, 2008
His preliminary hearing is set for Nov. 21. He claims to have been self-employed before his arrest, making 300 per month, doing construction, court records show. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fowler farmer shot by deputy to stand trial in assault Nov 11, 2008
At Srabian's preliminary hearing, Smith only had to rely on the lesser legal standard of probable cause to order a trial. Prosecutor Dennis Cooper argued in court that Harper was forced to shoot Srabian on the night of Feb. 16, 2007, because Srabian burst out of his family's home and pointed a gun directly at the deputy. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Key witness in drive-by shooting changes his tune Nov 11, 2008
Recanting testimony given at a preliminary hearing and before a grand jury -- as well as statements to detectives -- the witness declared that neither defendant was responsible for a 2006 drive-by shooting in Homewood. The 21-year-old witness, who prosecutors have asked not to be identified, testified that Joseph Hall, 19, of Penn Hills, and Lamont Hall, 20, of East Liberty, did not kill 17-year-old James Stubbs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hudson 'slayer' not freed Nov 11, 2008
The parole board found in a preliminary hearing on Monday that there was "probable cause to keep Mr. Balfour until December 3" when a full review of his case will be held, Montes said. Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson, were found shot dead inside the family home by Hudson's younger sister, Julia. (iAfrica.com)
$1 million cash bail set in Cross Plains murder Nov 11, 2008
Witzel later indicated that he wanted to waive his right to a preliminary hearing. Instead, Hanson set bail at 1 million and set a Nov. 18 preliminary hearing. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
More of this story Nov 11, 2008
Published: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 1:13 AM HST The 17-year-old boy who allegedly drove the car from which multiple gunshots were fired near the Kapa a McDonald s in late June will have a chance to tell his side of the story at his preliminary hearing in District Court, Dec. 10 ... At U s two-day preliminary hearing in District Court in July, Officer Vernon Scribner testified that he saw a labeled box of CCI Blazer ammunition in plain view between the driver and passenger seats, and officer... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Listen to Silva 911 call Nov 11, 2008
I think we expect more from our officers than the conduct that was displayed here, Vista Superior Court Judge Joel Pressman said following a nearly daylong preliminary hearing ... During the preliminary hearing, prosecutors played 911 calls made by both White's wife and Silva. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Police: Men charged with riot turn themselves in Nov 10, 2008
Cook, Hagan, Elie and Forester are each scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Ten other people were charged Thursday with misdemeanor and summary offenses in connection with the riot, police said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Police: Loysville sex offender fails to comply Nov 10, 2008
A preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday has been continued to Dec. 12, according to court documents. Local. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
MNS row: SC issues notice to Maharashtra govt Nov 10, 2008
Earlier, during the preliminary hearing, the apex court had observed that the attacks on north Indians can be stopped if there is 'political will. Story Finder. (NDTV.com)
Witness protection takes trust Nov 10, 2008
This week, Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey A. Manning will decide whether to allow jurors in the homicide trial of Donald "Tank" Wilson to hear the preliminary hearing testimony of Korey Johnson ... But at a preliminary hearing she recanted her testimony, saying she couldn't make out the killer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dog-theft plea brings fine for Northern Neck woman Woman facing 32 years in Northern Neck dog-theft case gets fine, suspended sentence in plea deal Nov 9, 2008
In a related matter, a trial and a preliminary hearing for another Richmond County woman, Annie Davis, 75, was postponed until Jan. 9. The cases of Gordon and Davis have attracted the attention of both animal-rights and hunting-rights groups. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
• Man arraigned in 2003 slayings of Nampa couple Nov 9, 2008
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 20. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Man arraigned in 2003 slayings Nov 9, 2008
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 20. This document was originally published online on Sunday, November 09, 2008. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Driver charged in Southampton hit-and-run Nov 8, 2008
Bail was set at $1 million and Strouse is awaiting his preliminary hearing at Bucks County Prison. Lancieri is the second teenager to be involved in a hit-and-run accident in the area of Maple Avenue, police said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Four men charged with riot appear before judge Nov 8, 2008
Cook, Hagan, Elie and Forester are all scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Previous article: Next article: More stories from The Daily Collegian Online. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Maryland man to stand trial for vehicular homicide Nov 8, 2008
State police said that at 3:48 p.m. Jan. 10 a truck driven by John Jay Soltis III crossed into the westbound lane of Palo Alto Road in Southampton Township and struck Helen M. Petenbrink, 79, who was walking along the road. Petenbrink, of Hyndman, died at Western Maryland Health System's Memorial Campus in Cumberland, Md. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Wawa robbery charges advance Charges against a man who got a face full of hot coffee during a botched robbery in North Stafford last month were sent to a county grand jury yesterday. Nov 8, 2008
During a preliminary hearing yesterday in Stafford General District Court, Wawa manager Douglas Preidis said he saw a masked suspect hanging around the office that morning, so he asked if he could help him ... As is customary in preliminary hearings, defense attorney Terence Patton put on no evidence. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Marshals nab woman sought in Jackson killing Nov 7, 2008
Earlier this week, Jackson police testified during Gentrys preliminary hearing that he beat Tolley to death with a hammer because he thought Tolley was having an affair with Dutton. Tolleys badly decomposed body was found Sept. 25 in a wooded area near downtown Jackson where several interstates connect. (The Clarion-Ledger)
