15 years to life in S.F. dog maul death Sep 25, 2008
Warren, who has retired, was willing to handle the case, but the court's presiding judge, Davd Ballatti, instead assigned it to Woolard. He said Woolard could focus on the case, while Warren had other responsibilities in his current job as a private arbitrator. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Rwanda:Ex-Lawyer Gets Life Sentence for Role in Genocide Sep 25, 2008
Delivering a judgement Wednesday, the presiding Judge, Justice Dennis, said that Nshamihigo as a Deputy Prosecutor of Cyangugu Prefecture, south-western Rwanda, "was in a prominent public position of trust, yet he exhibited zeal in the perpetration of these grave crimes," adding that "because of his position in the justice system, he was expected to hold the rule of law and principles of morality.". The three-bench judges found Nshamihigo guilty of all four counts of genocide and crimes against... (allAfrica.com)
50-Year Jail Term For 'Kumasi Ataa Ayi Sep 25, 2008
You are the devil incarnate, Justice Kwame Ansu-Gyeabour, the presiding judge, told Zieme before handing him the sentence. Zieme, 26, also known as Kumasi Ataa Ayi, was found guilty of raiding the B5 Plus Company at Buoho, a Kumasi suburb, at gunpoint on October 11, 2007 and robbing Gocrest Limited of GH40,504 which it had collected from the B5 Plus to be deposited at the bank. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
INSIDE THE COURTS: Tips for the careless, the perplexed and the oblivious Sep 25, 2008
He serves as presiding judge for Cochise County. Look for Inside the Courts the last Sunday of each month. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Political tour makes stop today in city Sep 24, 2008
He was re-elected to the court in 2002, and became the court s presiding judge in 2007. Kellum grew up in Tuscaloosa County and now serves as Secretary of the Montgomery County Republican Executive Committee. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Election or beauty contest? Sep 24, 2008
Admittedly, all four have surnames that start with an A or a B Chief Judge Anne Elizabeth Barnes, first elected in 1998; Presiding Judge G. Alan Blackburn, first chosen by voters in 1992; Judge Gary B. Andrews, first elected in 1990; and Debra Bernes, elected in 2004. But even with the alphabet boost, the fact is that all are good, solid judges, meaning that when given a chance, voters are perfectly capable of fulfilling the constitution s requirement that judges be elected. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New head juvenile court judge appointed Sep 24, 2008
com The longtime associate judge for the Western Judicial Circuit's juvenile courts was appointed to replace Presiding Judge James McDonald, who retires next week ... The longtime associate judge for the Western Judicial Circuit's juvenile courts was appointed to replace Presiding Judge James McDonald, who retires next week. (Athens Banner-Herald)
2 Superior Court judges named to Appeals Court Sep 24, 2008
Downie has been on the Superior Court bench since 1997 and has been the civil presiding judge and associate presiding judge. A graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center, she has also worked in private practice and as counsel for the State Bar of Arizona, which licenses and regulates the state's lawyers. (AZCentral -- News)
'A Miracle in Mexico' Sep 23, 2008
Judge H. Patrick Leis III, the presiding judge of Suffolk County courts, declined to comment on the case, citing judicial ethics rules. Lopez said society does not understand "the repercussions of domestic violence. The medical costs, the loss in work production and harm to the children, who will have a propensity to violence as they grow up.". (Law.com)
Circuit court actions (195) Sep 22, 2008
Cole County Presiding Judge Pat Joyce recently sentenced one of three Mid-Missouri men arrested for breaking into a Jefferson City business in May. Matthew Kirk, 26, 513 Broadway St., pled guilty to second-degree burglary and was sentenced to four years in prison. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Sep 21, 2008
But presiding judge Julia Sebutinde ruled that adequate resources had to be provided to the defence and said the court's registry had not moved quickly enough to ensure those were in place. Not guilty. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Wes Keller calls for halt to probe Sep 21, 2008
Froward69 wrote on Sep 20, 2008 5:45 AM:" So what ever happened to the court record (as reported in Newsweek) where Palin and family was warned by the presiding judge to stop harassing and besmirching trooper Wooten? (Before she even became Gov.) ". bobby b from Minnesota wrote on Sep 20, 2008 12:25 AM:" People of Alaska, consider a few things:You're getting comments here in your local paper from the most fanatical of all of the fanatics of our entire country. Don't mistake their intent -... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
86 wives, children of detained Nigerian man stage protestLagos, Nigeria (PANA) - The 86 wives of an 84-year-old Nigerian man,Alhaji Bello Masaba, and some of his over 100 children staged afour-hour protest inMinna, capital of Nigeria's northern Niger state Thursday to demandhis release from detention. 19/09/2008 Full Text... Sep 19, 2008
Masaba, who was arrested and charged to an Islamic Sharia court on Tuesday for illegally marrying the women and for flouting Islamic laws, is currently being detained on the orders of the presiding judge pending the resumption of the case on 6 Oct 2008. The women, some of them expectant mothers, carried placards as they arrived at the state's ministry of justice in several buses and cars. (Panapress.com)
Jurors: County needs more space Sep 19, 2008
We the Grand Jury for said Term, further request the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff of our County to comply with the statutory deadline in issuing and serving the required precepts on all those named above as our appointees to said Board of Equalization in order that each will be administered his prescribed oath by said Clerk and be charged by the Presiding Judge of Gordon Superior Court with the law and duties relating to their offices as appointed to prior to December 15, 2008. 5. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Emirates passenger jailed over drunken bomb threat Sep 18, 2008
Mark Winterbottom, 37, will be deported after serving his sentence and has also been fined 1000 dirhams (A$342), presiding judge Fahmi Munir Fahmi said. Winterbottom, who said he had been "joking" when he triggered the bomb alert, appeared briefly in the dock to hear the sentence in a Dubai court. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Couple before court, for alleged murder Sep 17, 2008
The presiding judge, Mr Richard Asiedu-Badu, however directed the prosecution to send the case to the district court, where the couple, whose plea was not taken, would be committed to stand trial at the high court. Chief Inspector Hope Azasoo had earlier told the court that last Saturday, Asempa, and the wife returned home to meet the deceased, one Mohammed, affectionately called 'brother' in their room at Kwaman near Ayeldu in the Abura-Asebu -Kwamankese district. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Witnesses urge court to shield them from harassment Sep 17, 2008
"The presiding judge can ask for maximum security from the police to protect these witnesses," he said. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Court rules Nazi-era officer fit for trial Sep 16, 2008
Scheungraber confirmed in court that he could understand his attorneys' arguments, however, and presiding Judge Manfred Goetzl said the trial could go ahead. Goetzl noted that an expert had declared Scheungraber able to stand trial, though only for a few hours at a time. (MSNBC -- International)
Hague jails ex-Bosnian army chief Sep 16, 2008
Presiding judge Bakone Justice Moloto said in his ruling that while the violence had been "appallingly brutal", there was not enough evidence that Delic could have exercised sufficient control over his troops, reports Reuters. Delic's defence team had argued for a full acquittal on the same grounds and his lawyer, Vasvija Vidovic, said they would appeal against the verdict. (BBC News -- Europe)
Former Bosnian Muslim leader is convicted of cruelty Sep 16, 2008
Sentencing Delic, the presiding judge, Bakone Moloto, said the trial chamber "recalled the appallingly brutal nature of the acts of mistreatment against the 12 soldiers," but also took into account the fact that Delic was found to have had only "imputed knowledge of these crimes as opposed to actual knowledge." Nonetheless, he had failed to prevent the abuse or punish those who had committed it. The judges also said they had taken into account the fact that Delic helped negotiate several peace... (International Herald Tribune)
Group calls for immediate release of Tsatsu Sep 16, 2008
They said when being sentenced, Tsatsu's counsel was not in court, and the presiding judge, Mrs Justice Henritta Abban, gave her ruling even though the Supreme Court had fixed June 25 for a ruling on whether the International Finance Corporation (IFC) should be required to provide evidence in the trial concerning Valley Farms Project. Mr Kyeretwie Poku, a Spokesman for the Group made the call at a forum in Kumasi at the weekend. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Monas rally ambush witnesses announce trial boycott Sep 16, 2008
Earlier in the day, the trial of FPI leader Rizieq Shihab turned ugly as the defendant's supporters began to protest against presiding judge Panusunan Harahap for failing to rule on the defendant's request his detention be suspended. Panusunan, who had already had one FPI supporter removed from the courtroom for contempt of court, immediately adjourned the hearing. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Senate panel considers local judge Sep 15, 2008
Anello has served on the court's executive committee, which advises the presiding judge on policies and procedures. He's currently presiding over a sexual harassment trial involving firefighters and the city's gay pride parade. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Albrecht posts bond, confined to her parents' home (44) Sep 14, 2008
That was one of the conditions approved by Judge Richard Callahan who was given Albrecht's case after Presiding Judge Pat Joyce transferred it. Albrecht can not leave the residence except for court appearances or unless she asks the judge for permission and the judge allows it. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Court ruling clears Zuma to run for president Sep 14, 2008
Chris Nicholson, the presiding judge at the Pietermaritzburg high court in Mr Zuma's home province of KwaZulu-Natal, stressed that his decision to dismiss the charges before the case even reached trial had "nothing to do with the guilt or otherwise" of Mr Zuma on the raft of corruption and fraud charges related to a decade-old R30bn ($3. 7bn, 2. (Financial Times)
Timber firms in court for not adhering to fire regulations Sep 12, 2008
The presiding judge also refused to take the plea of a mechanic, who represented the East Forest Complex Ltd and threatened to remand him, but was later admitted to a GH500 bail, with a surety to justify and would reappear on September 16. The management of Birim Wood Complex Ltd would also reappear on September 29 this year but pleaded leniency with the court saying it had paid a total of GH525 including a fine to the court registry before its appearance. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Dutch court rejects Srebrenica claim Sep 11, 2008
Mr. Nuhanovic, 40, was calm after the verdict was read out by presiding Judge Hans Hofhuis. I have been betrayed so many times before in my life, he said. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Bombers enlist expert on death Sep 11, 2008
The presiding judge, Mukthie Fadjar, ordered Guterres and four other witnesses to appear next week, after none attended yesterday's hearing. Judge Fadjar indicated he would not allow the bombers to use the hearing to delay their executions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Vietnam officials jailed on graft Sep 11, 2008
He received a further seven-year sentence for bribery over attempts to cover up the bets, said presiding Judge Ngo Thi Yen. Dung had told the court that he had gambled family savings due to his "unhappy marital life" and "to kill time," Vietnamese state media reported. (Yahoo News -- Vietnam)
Judge: Nothing Improper With Appointing Cousin Sep 10, 2008
Judge Wood, a Republican and the presiding judge of the 20th Judicial Circuit, said he never tried to hide the fact that he appointed his cousin as one of the 14 commissioners on June 6. By law the circuit judges must appoint seven Democrats and seven Republicans to the commission. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
'Tempo' loses legal battle to Asian Agri, fined Rp 50 million Sep 10, 2008
The court session became more heated after presiding judge Panusunan Harahap expelled a court attendant for disrupting the proceedings. Tempo lawyer Hendrayana, from Legal Aid for the Press, said the verdict was blatantly unfair because the court had rejected many facts during the trial. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Court stays Hood’s execution Sep 10, 2008
At the same time the CCA s decision was made, Hood s attorneys filed an updated request asking for a 30-day reprieve, due to the alleged romantic relationship between the presiding judge during the 1990 trial, Verla Sue Holland and the former District Attorney Tom O Connell. During the days leading up to Hood s Sept. 10 scheduled execution, District Judge Greg Brewer ordered depositions from Holland and O Connell, after hours of dispute between both sides. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Deck appeal could affect military vote Sep 10, 2008
Senior Deputy County Counsel Timothy M. Barry warned of the potential impact on military balloting Tuesday in a letter to Presiding Judge Judith McConnell of the state Fourth District Court of Appeal. After losing a bid last week in San Diego Superior Court to keep the initiative off the ballot, the Port District is looking to the appeals court for help. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Man gets 8 years - friends slain in burglary Sep 9, 2008
Arthur Mann, presiding judge of Lake County Superior Court, imposed the sentence, even though the trial took place in Martinez and was heard by Judge Barbara Zuniga. The sentencing occurred in Lakeport because of a California rule of court that took effect last year and provides that all post-conviction proceedings in a change-of-venue case go back to the transferring court. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Augusta man is indicted in molestation Sep 9, 2008
At the time, Mr. Stulb was not required to register as a sex offender because of his age, and the option to require him to register was at the discretion of the presiding judge. When the law changed in 2006, Mr. Stulb was required to register. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Did a judge-prosecutor romance taint Texas murder trial? Sep 8, 2008
The former assistant, Matthew Goeller, says in the affidavit: "It was common knowledge in the district attorney's office, and the Collin County Bar, in general, that the district attorney, Mr. Tom O'Connell, and the presiding judge of the 296th District Court, Judge Verla Sue Holland, had a romantic relationship." Mr. Goeller is a past president of the county bar association and of the county's criminal defense lawyers association. He worked in the district attorney's office from 1987 to 1996. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Man sentenced for role in 2007 robbery at local convenience store (390) Sep 8, 2008
Cole County Presiding Judge Pat Joyce recently sentenced a St. Louis man to three years in prison after he pled guilty to an amended charge for being involved in an armed robbery at a convenience store on Christmas Eve 2007. Edward Nunn, 28, pled guilty to felony stealing and will have his sentence run concurrent to other sentences he's already serving, according to court records. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
In search of sanity after the slaughter Sep 8, 2008
The presiding judge, more of a respected citizen than a qualified jurist, is trying to sort out who murdered, raped and pillaged ... A number of presiding judges were found to have been involved in the genocide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Five will be inducted into Blinn Hall of Honor Sep 7, 2008
While maintaining a limited law practice in Brenham, Weisler continues his service to his community as the presiding judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Brenham and continues to meet the needs of his fellow veterans as state judge advocate of the Texas Department of the American Legion. This is an on-line publication of The Brenham Banner-Press P.O. Box 585 Brenham, TX 77834-0585 (979) 836-7956 For comments or questions, email. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Courtney headed for trial (95) Sep 6, 2008
Presiding Judge Locke Williams set aside two six-week blocks of time for pretrial motions, beginning March 31, 2009, and Aug. 4, 2009. A trial date, if necessary, was previously scheduled for Feb. 1, 2010. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Clark calls new courthouse council's ‘project du jour' Sep 5, 2008
Presiding Judge Elizabeth Finn said that every month they delay had the potential to extend the hours to Saturdays and overtime. We built the existing courthouse (at 57th and Glendale avenues) in 1991 and remodeled in 2003. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Condemned man's hearing moved to before execution Sep 5, 2008
Hood's attorneys maintain the trial was unfair because the presiding judge was allegedly having an affair with a pros 0000221F ecutor. A state district judge has ordered the trial judge, now retired, and the prosecutor, now in private practice, to be ready to be interviewed by lawyers on Monday if they're called. (WTKR.com, VA)
Disgraced Urip gets 20 years Sep 5, 2008
"The defendant has been proved legally and convincingly guilty of abusing and commercializing his position for his personal gain," presiding judge Teguh Haryanto said. The panel of judges also fined Urip Rp 500 million (about US$54,350), with failure to pay resulting in an additional year in prison. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Courts face 90m budget shortfall Sep 4, 2008
A letter from Senior Presiding Judge Lord Justice Leveson warns judges and magistrates to expect pay cuts, redundancies and cancelled sittings. The shortfall has been caused by a drop in the income from family court fees. (BBC News -- UK)
Two witnesses testify in FPI leader's Monas trial Sep 2, 2008
During the hearing, presiding judge Panusunan Harahap asked Ahmad why the National Alliance for the Freedom of Faith and Religion (AKKBB) mentioned the Muslim sect Ahmadiyah in its invitation published in the media concerning its event on June 1. The event was held in support of Ahmadiyah and to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Pancasila state ideology. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Bintan secretary gets 30 months Sep 2, 2008
"The defendant has been proved guilty of violating Article 5(1a) and Article 13 of the 1999 law against corruption," presiding judge Mansyurdin Chaniago said in handing down the verdict on Monday ... The money was given to the United Development Party lawmaker over several occasions, the presiding judge added, listing the dates. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Oregon Judge Tries Using Phone Book, Sidewalk to Round Up Jurors Aug 30, 2008
Lane County Presiding Judge Mary Ann Bearden said an unusually large number of criminal trials combined with an equally unusual number of no-shows for jury duty forced her to invoke a little-used state law ... 235(4) for the first time since becoming presiding judge six years ago. (Law.com)
Munarman faces up to 7 years Aug 30, 2008
Before the court session ended, Munarman's lawyers asked presiding judge Panusunan Harahap to shorten their client's detention period, as he needed to accompany his pregnant wife. "The defendant's wife will give birth in the very near future," M. Assegaf, one of the lawyers, said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Indicted federal judge to keep hearing cases Aug 30, 2008
He won t return to the Galveston district, where he was the sole presiding judge for almost two decades. Instead, he ll continue to work from the Houston district courthouse and be barred from hearing cases alleging sexual misconduct and those in which the federal government is a party, based on restrictions imposed in a December order from the 5th Circuit Judicial Council. (KHOU.com, TX)
Judge Rusch recused from Bell murder trial Aug 30, 2008
Judge Mark Rusch will not oversee a capital murder trial after a presiding judge removed him from the case at the request of the defense. Presiding Judge Gary Stephens approved a motion to recuse Rusch from the Mark Lyle Bell capital murder trial last Thursday, according to Collin County court records ... A letter sent to the presiding judge by Collin County Assistant District Attorney Bill Dobiyanski claims the defense's allegations are false. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Karadzic plea entered as "not guilty" by tribunal Aug 29, 2008
As a result, presiding Judge Iain Bonomy entered a plea of "not guilty" on his behalf for all counts. Karadzic appeared at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia wearing a dark suit and began by confirming his intent to represent himself. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
KPNX urges new rules on court cameras Aug 29, 2008
The proposal received a cautious endorsement of sorts from Barbara Mundell, presiding judge of Maricopa County Superior Court, if the station agrees to make some changes ... "The judicial system was not created to ensure a continuing supply of video content for local news programs, cable news networks, reality television shows, or YouTube," wrote Wallace Hoggatt, presiding judge of Cochise County ... But Jan Kearney, presiding judge of Pima County Superior Court, said there is a reason why... (AZCentral -- Business)
Ex-governor gets 4 years Aug 29, 2008
"The defendant is proven legally and convincingly guilty of committing collective graft to enrich other people and a corporation," presiding judge Moefri told the court Thursday. Saleh was also fined Rp 200 million ($21,869). (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Not guilty plea entered for Karadzic Aug 29, 2008
"In that case ... I enter a plea of not guilty on your behalf," presiding judge Iain Bonomy replied. The former Serb leader had no legal representation for Friday's appearance, but told the judge he would have put together "a team of associates" to assist him by the time the prosecution has amended the indictment - expected to happen next month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Karadzic, refusing to enter plea, mocks 'court of NATO' Aug 29, 2008
When Karadzic refused to enter a plea, the presiding judge Iain Bonomy -- following the tribunal's procedural rules -- automatically entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf. To which Karadzic quipped: "I would rather hear you say that (not guilty) at the end of the trial than at the beginning.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Cameras in S.D. circuit court? Committee mulls possibility Aug 29, 2008
Davis, who is the 7th Circuit s presiding judge, is concerned about changing the rules because he thinks television stations would show only snippets of court proceedings that would not be representative of the overall trial or hearing. It s the potential for inaccuracy, no matter how honorable and trustworthy a reporter is being, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Aug 28, 2008
But presiding judge Julia Sebutinde ruled that adequate resources had to be provided to the defence and said the court's registry had not moved quickly enough to ensure those were in place. Not guilty. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Autry calls prisoner release premature Aug 28, 2008
"So when they say we're not doing something, who's cooperating and who's not doing anything?"Hilary Chittick, the presiding judge in Fresno County Superior Court, said she shared people's frustrations about the release of inmates. "I don't think anybody is very happy about it," Chittick said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
28 officers sue army authorities over detention Aug 28, 2008
" They are also seeking an order of perpetual injunction restraining the respondents from arresting, detaining, harassing and intimidating them after their release. The applicants are praying the court for an order granting leave to them to enforce their fundamental right to freedom of movement, right to dignity of their persons and right to their personal liberty, which they claim the respondents have nakedly violated. The soldiers through their counsel, Mr. Morakinyo Peter Ogele had in their... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
The following cases were decided in Lebanon Municipal Court between Aug. 11 and 15. Information for each case includes the defendant's name, age and city of residence, offenses the defendant was convicted of, the court's decision, the date the case came before the court and the total money judgment imposed by the court. (22) Aug 28, 2008
Presiding Judge: Larry Houchin. Anna Amundson, 21, of Sweet Home. (Lebanon Express, OR)
* The right to keep legal private acts private Aug 27, 2008
The presiding judge, Justice Eady, rejected the newspapers defense, and awarded Max Mosley G60,000 (US$115,000) compensation for the invasion of his privacy, the highest damages so far given for a complaint brought under Article 8. There is a curious aspect to Eadys judgment. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Al Amin faces multiple charges Aug 27, 2008
Presiding Judge Edward Patinasarany asked the defendant to submit his defense plea at the next session, scheduled for Sept. 5. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Ghanaians Abroad to secede? Aug 26, 2008
Ghana's Independent Presidential and Parliamentary Candidate, "Osagyefo Dr" Kwame Appiah Boateng, "Kwame Mayor" - (in what may be described as the greatest irony in modern political history), has once again, announced that he is publicly seeking audience with Zimbabwe's President, Robert Mugabe to formally expose the despicable Human Rights abuses he himself, has suffered under President Kufuor's ruling government, and also, in the hands of a [few] Enemies of America - "Enemies of Human Rights,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
"Watchmen" caught in Hollywood crossfire Aug 25, 2008
In the "Watchmen" case, it remains to be seen whether the presiding judge, Gary Feess, will grant an injunction blocking the movie's release while sorting things out. But in 2005, Feess issued an injunction blocking the planned release of Warner's film "Dukes of Hazzard" in a rights dispute, leading to a settlement under which the studio paid $17. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The Murky Side of Movie Rights Aug 24, 2008
In the Watchmen case, it remains to be seen whether the presiding judge, Gary A. Feess, will grant an injunction blocking the movie s release while sorting things out. But in 2005, Judge Feess issued an injunction blocking the planned release of Warner s film Dukes of Hazzard in a rights dispute, leading to a settlement under which the studio paid $17. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
