Hiram Monserrate Expelled
Even though both Republican an Democratic members joined together in expelling Hiram Monserrate, the expulsion itself has political consequences. Without Monserrate, the Democratic party has a 31-30 majority in the Senate, but no longer holds a 32 vote majority to pass anything without Republican support.http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/02/09/2010-02-09_state_senate_to_vote_to_expel_sen_hiram_monserrate_over_misdemeanor_assault_conv.html
updated 2010-07-17 07:37:44
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Atlanta Courthouse Shooting Trial
Nichols's murderous escape from the Fulton County Courthouse in 2005 resulted in the deaths of four individuals. Nichols overpowered the sheriff's deputy escorting him into the courtroom, shot and killed the judge presiding over his rape trial, Rowland Barnes, and also killed court reporter Julie Ann Brandau. Outside the building, Nichols shot and killed police sergeant Hoyt Tinsley. Later in the day, after escaping the area, Nichols killed federal customs agent David Wilhelm at Wilhelm's home.CNN: Courthouse Shooter Guilty of Murder, Faces Death (November 7, 2008)
updated 2010-07-16 22:13:29
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Thomas O'Connell
Holland allegedly engaged in the affair while she was married to the late Earl Holland. Many legal ethicists say that Holland or O'Connell should have recused themselves from the case.Salon: Ardor in the Court (June 24, 2005)
updated 2010-07-18 00:28:19
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Walter Goldie Alexander
Walter "Goldie" Alexander was a co-defendant in the armed robbery case of O.J. Simpson. He is now testifying as a witness against his former friend Simpson. He pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy to commit robbery and is facing a suspended sentence or up to six years in prison.WTOPnews.com: O.J. jury hears of guns in room; Did Simpson know? (September 25, 2008)
In court on September 24, 2008, Alexander said that he took a plea deal to testify against O.J. Simpson after receiving "divine intervention" from God.CJAD: Witness at O.J. Simpson Trial Says he Took Plea... (September 25, 2008)
updated 2010-07-18 02:08:13
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Blood Trial
- Before Canada used newer blood screening practices, 20,000 people were infected with hepatitis C or HIV in the 1980s and 1990s
- 3,000 people are known to have died as a result of these tainted blood products
- The trial covered seven of the more than 1,000 people who were infected from an HIV-infected blood-clotting product made by US-based Armour Pharmaceutical
- A second trial will deal with the bulk of the deaths and the thousands infected with hepatitis C
updated 2010-07-16 23:30:00
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Mohammed Gulzar
The men were accused of planning to explode homemade bombs aboard at least seven airplanes en route from the United Kingdom to the U.S. and Canada. The devices they had allegedly intended to use would have been fabricated from easily accessible items such as hydrogen peroxide, camera parts and soft drinks.
updated 2010-07-17 15:58:22
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Erin McLean
Erin McClean is the ex-wife of Eric McLean. Eric was convicted of reckless homicide in the murder of Erin's alleged teenage lover and former student, Sean Powell. On March 10, 2007, Powell was shot outside of the McLean's home. Eric McLean admitted to shooting Powell but claims it was an accident. Eric McLean's trial began in September 2008.ABC News: Alleged Teacher-Student Affair Leads to Murder (September 12, 2007)
updated 2010-07-17 04:35:56
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Morris Talansky Testifies
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updated 2010-07-17 16:07:05
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Schapelle Corby
- Wonkette: Ganja Queen: Drug Trial of an Aussie Surfer Girl (July 3, 2008)
