Struggling with orders to prosecute a young detainee at Guantanamo Bay, Army Lt. Col. Darrel Vandeveld went online and consulted a priest for help with his concerns about the fairness of the military tribunals.
Sudan will conduct its own trials for suspects implicated in crimes in the war torn Darfur region, the country's Justice Minister said Monday, without specifying when they might take place.
A former prosecutor testified Friday that breakdowns in the delivery of evidence to Guantanamo detainees could lead to wrongful convictions, saying his experience changed him from a "true believer" to feeling "truly deceived."
A former U.S. military prosecutor at Guantanamo who accuses his superiors of suppressing evidence refused Thursday to testify in a war crimes case unless he is granted immunity.
An alleged al-Qaida recruiter said Friday he wants nothing to do with his trial at Guantanamo Bay, calling it a "legal farce" and telling his Pentagon-appointed lawyer not to defend him.
Osama bin Laden's driver, who received only a five-year sentence, is not so different from the majority of the 265 prisoners at Guantanamo Bay: a low-level player without a proven record of terrorism.
U.S. military tribunals at Guantanamo Bay resume this week even as new legal challenges could throw the system into further turmoil.
Bernard Lagat, who will compete as an American Olympian for the first time in Beijing, has won the 1,500 meters at the U.S. track and field trials.
Jenn Stuczynski has set the American record in the pole vault, clearing 16 feet, 1 3/4 inches to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic track and field team.
Lolo Jones, Damu Cherry and Dawn Harper have earned Beijing Olympics spots with the top three 100-meter hurdles finishes at the U.S. track and field trials.
The rehearsal is over. Now Michael Phelps, Katie Hoff, Natalie Coughlin and Ryan Lochte are taking their show on the road to the Beijing Olympics.
Mike Hazle and Leigh Smith have made the Olympic team in javelin after finishing second and fifth at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
David Oliver has won the 110-meter hurdles at the U.S. track and field trials, earning one of three Olympic spots.
Peter Vanderkaay has pulled off an upset in the final race of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, beating Larsen Jensen and Erik Vendt in the 1,500-meter freestyle.
Aarik Wilson, Kenta Bell and Rafeeq Curry have earned spots on the U.S. Olympic team in the triple jump.
Allyson Felix has claimed a spot on the Beijing Olympics team, winning the 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
Walter Dix, Shawn Crawford and Wallace Spearmon have qualified for the Beijing Olympics, taking the top three spots in the 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
Shannon Rowbury, Erin Donohue and Christin Wurth have made the Olympic team in the women's 1,500 meters.
Sprinter Tyson Gay has a mild strain in a muscle in the back of his left leg but says he'll be 100 percent for his two races at the Beijing Olympics.
Dara Torres has set another American record at the U.S. Olympic swimming free trials, winning the 50-meter freestyle.
Katie Hoff has claimed a fifth individual race in Beijing by winning the 800-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
Michael Phelps will get another chance to go after Mark Spitz's Olympic record in Beijing.
Margaret Hoelzer has set the ninth world record of the U.S. swimming trials, winning the 200-meter backstroke in 2 minute, 6.09 seconds.
Michelle Carter, Kristin Heaston and Jillian Camarena have made the U.S. Olympic team in the women's shot put.
Anthony Famiglietti, Billy Nelson and Josh McAdams have qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in the men's steeplechase.
It could be brother against sister when the murder case against Casey Anthony begins. As Holly Bristow reports, Lee Anthony's attorney say's the state attorney's office will likely want to put his client on the stand.
Excerpt: Once again Caylee Anthony's tragic story consumes the public …. especially the citizen's of Orlando, Florida. Apparently, the child can't even get a proper and decent burial with all the hoopla and alleged Anthony antics.
Quoting the article, "After years during which prisoners were held without trial, the question is whether this surge in prosecutions and publicity is a case of due process finally starting to work — or a hurried effort designed to tie Obama's hands as he tries to shut the faci …
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---Video links contained within article.--- ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Investigators searched through the home of George and Cindy Anthony, Thursday night, after a child's remains were found near their home in the morning.
Excerpt: Sedated and hooked up to a respirator, "Sopranos" actor Lillo Brancato still was able to confess to a burglary that led to the fatal shooting of a cop, a detective testified Monday.
Excerpt: The Casey Anthony case is back in prime time the same week it's back in court. Her parents -- George and Cindy Anthony -- are in California on Wednesday for an apperance on CNN's Larry King Live. They are expected to take questions from callers.
Paul Clough, a 30-year-old from Austin, Texas, fell on hard times five years ago. A homeless man suggested that Clough take part in medical clinical trials, and now it's his full-time gig. Clough estimates that he brought in $28,000 this year by..
Excerpt: "Dateline NBC" will offer a report on missing Caylee Anthony next week. Her mother, Casey Anthony, has been charged with first-degree murder in the toddler's disappearance. The newsmagazine has rejoined the lineup and airs at 10 p.m. Fridays on WESH-Channel 2.
Excerpt: Yes folks, we are going to do another talk show on the Caylee Anthony story, but this will be a show with a twist. Jan and I have been working hard and have found a mystery guest for the show.
"Foreign countries have flatly rejected our approach," said Craig M. Bradley, an expert in comparative criminal law at Indiana University.
How will television cover the Casey Anthony trial? Station executives this week cautioned that it's too early to say anything definitive. But they recognize there's great interest, and they realize they have options, such as the Web, in delivering the story.
--And, mention of gag order result.-- ORLANDO, Fla. -- Internet searches conducted on the computer seized from the home of Casey Anthony's parents included "how to make chloroform" and "neck breaking," according to documents released on Wednesday.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A judge on Tuesday listened to arguments on the state's gag-order request and other motions in the case of Casey Anthony, who has been charged with first-degree murder in the disappearance of her daughter, Caylee.
Excerpt: The jury began hearing the case after a Bronx judge refused on Friday to throw out potentially damning evidence that could link Brancato to Enchautegui's murder.
Pfizer's Nigerian Nightmare Nicole Perlroth, 12.08.08, 12:00 AM EST After years of legal maneuvering, Pfizer may soon face its Nigerian guinea pigs in court. pic Sani Madaki, a 16-year-old plaintiff, claims to be partially paralyzed as a result of the 1996 Pfizer trial.
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UNITED STATES - Judge: owner accountable for murder/neglect in dog mauling death.
Among those listed for possible testimony are Democratic Sens. Ted Kennedy , Patrick Leahy and Daniel Inouye, Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch and former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
Information provided by State Police officer in report indicated possible innocence of defendant and was ignored by the prosecuting attourney in the case.
It's looking like Pfizer will employ their vast wealth to avoid even answering the questions.
The new online data of Criminal Trials is giving a few people a few shocks.
A CONTROVERSIAL lawyer faces being struck off after it emerged yesterday she had spoken at a secret rally for Islamic extremists. Mudassar Arani, infamous for representing hook-handed preacher Abu Hamza, appeared with an aide of exiled hate cleric Omar Bakri.
When military officials announced war crimes charges against six detainees for the Sept.
For constitutional lawyer Jonathan Turley, the latest memo should be more than enough reason for Congress to begin some serious investigations, but hesitance to really dig into Bush-authorized "war crimes" have precluded them from doing so, he says.