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Teen To Stand Trial As Adult In North Texas School Shooting
Posted on · The shooter, Chad Anthony Padilla, will be prosecuted as an adult on an aggravated assault charge
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Ex-Texas Congressman Steve Stockman Found Guilty On 23 Of 24 Counts
Posted on · The jury ruled former Congressman Steve Stockman not guilty on one count of wire fraud. Judge Lee Rosenthal ordered him remanded to custody, pending his sentencing hearing in August.
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The Cosby Trial: What You Need To Know
Posted on · Bill Cosby heads to trial again on sexual assault charges arising from a 2004 encounter in his home. Last year, a jury couldn't decide on a verdict, so the judge declared a mistrial.
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Texas Man Who Invoked ‘Affluenza’ Defense Released From Jail
Posted on · Ethan Couch, who used an "affluenza" defense in a fatal drunken-driving wreck in 2013, was released from jail Monday
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Judge dismisses Exxon lawsuit against climate change probe
Posted on · Judge described Exxon's lawsuit as "running roughshod over the adage that the best defense is a good offense."
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Fraud Trial Of Former Congressman Steve Stockman Begins
Posted on · Federal prosecutors charge Stockman with bilking conservative megadonors out of more than $1 million. He faces 24 criminal counts, including multiple counts of mail and wire fraud.
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Of Muslim Boy’s Dad With Prejudice
Posted on · This case had previously drawn international attention
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Trial Begins For Firefighters Pushing For Equal Pay
Posted on · A court trials begins today, in connection with the Houston Firefighter’s push for equal pay
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Hearing For Florida Shooting Suspect Case Canceled, As Prosecutors Try To Obtain DNA
Posted on · The suspect has been charged with 17 counts of murder
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Military Trial Opens For 17-Year-Old Palestinian Activist
Posted on · Ahed Tamimi is accused of assaulting Israeli soldiers outside her home. For many Palestinians, she has become a symbol of resistance. For many Israelis, she is a provocateur
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Texas Ban On Abortion Procedure Heads To Trial
Posted on · Arguments are set to begin Thursday in a trial over a state ban on dilation and evacuation abortions, the most common second-trimester abortion procedure.
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Harvey May Delay Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Criminal Trial
Posted on · Paxton has pleaded not guilty. His attorneys say he has the right to a speedy trial.
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Anthony Weiner Is Sentenced To 21 Months In Prison
Posted on · The disgraced former U.S. congressman pleaded guilty in May to sending obscene messages to a 15-year-old girl. Court documents show that Weiner was aware the victim was a high school student.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Trial Dates Set
Posted on · The first trial for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is expected to last 9 - 11 days.
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Cosby Jury Deadlocks; Judge Orders Further Deliberations
Posted on · After more than 30 hours of deliberations, there is still no conclusion to the sexual assault trial of comedian Bill Cosby. Jurors say they can't come to an agreement.