Stevens’ Motions to Dismiss Denied
Ted Stevens pretrial defense strategy faced a minor setback Wednesday as a federal judge rejected several motions to dismiss all or part of the charges against the Alaska Republican.
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Judge Rejects Several Motions to Dismiss Stevens Case
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected several motions to dismiss all or part of the federal case against Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens (R).
Craig’s Lawyer Argues Before Appeals Court
What we are challenging is insufficiency of evidence, Martin told the three-judge panel. Craig, who is retiring at the end of the this Congress, did not appear in the courtroom.
Stevens’ Attorneys Target Indictment Language
. Asserting the government has not charged Stevens with bribery or other quid pro quo related offenses, Cary added: They just want to suggest it and stink up the courtroom.
Abramoff Sentenced to Four More Years
The sentence, handed down by Judge Ellen Huvelle of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, is in addition to the 22 months Abramoff has already served.
Judge Rejects Bid to Move Stevens’ Trial
Ted Stevens (R) will stand trial in Washington, D.C., in September after a federal judge declined his request Wednesday to move the proceedings to an Alaska courtroom.
Stevens Pleads Not Guilty
Judge Emmet Sullivan set the trial date for Sept. 24, but noted that it could be delayed one or two days depending on the status of other cases.
Vitter’s Reprieve?
[IMGCAP(1)]Palfrey told an unidentified gentleman sitting in the back row of the D.C. federal courtroom that she thought the trial was going “well” and that she had confidence in her latest attorney
Emory Reaches Plea Deal With Government, Admits Role in Fire
Under a plea agreement announced in the courtroom of U.S.
Gorbey Says ‘No’ to a Lawyer
But, DePalma added, “there was nothing threatening to Judge Roberts or the president or Members of Congress or anything like that.”
Leahy Joins Effort to Put Cameras in Courtroom
On Jan. 22, Grassley and Schumer introduced the Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2007, the bill co-sponsored by Leahy.
Cameras Headed To Court?
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) pointedly asked Roberts if he was against cameras in the courtroom “like Justice [William] Rehnquist was.” “Well, you know, my new best friend, [former] Sen.
Weston Faces Commitment Hearing Monday
Alleged Capitol Police shooter Russell Weston Jr. will face civil commitment proceedings in a North Carolina courtroom Monday, at which time a federal judge is expected to determine whether Weston will
Nat’l Guard Challenge Seeks Funds
Conversations with a local judge and Chamber of Commerce officials in Louisiana piqued Baker’s interest in Youth Challenge.
Loo Faces Feb. 10 Court Date
Superior Court before Magistrate Judge J. Dennis Doyle, Loo quickly exited the courtroom and avoided a reporter’s inquiries. His attorney, Henry Schoenfeld, declined to comment on the case.
Weston Not Fit to Stand Trial
In a civil commitment hearing, a federal judge could sentence Weston to Butner or a similar facility, where he would likely continue to be medicated.
R-rated Kelly
A state judge in Cobb County, Ga., dismissed the case against Gingrey, saying he and two of his former OB/GYN partners were not responsible for a patient’s miscarriage after her appendicitis went
Competency Foreseen for Weston
District Judge Emmet Sullivan. Tuesday’s hearing was the latest in an ongoing evaluation of Weston’s progress on antipsychotic medication.
Prosecutors Seek to Extend Weston’s Forced Medication
District Judge Emmet Sullivan for a supplementary evidentiary hearing, one of several held in the past year to evaluate Weston’s progress on the medication.
Klayman Announces Bid for Florida Senate Seat
Klayman and his group became an almost regular feature in the courtroom of U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth during the final term of then-President Bill Clinton.