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court appearance stories: 15 news summaries

Von Brunn in 'No Condition' for Court: Judge

Hospitalized museum gunman, shot in face, still in critical condition

Jun 15, 09 7:27 PM CDT
(AP) - A white supremacist accused of fatally shooting a security guard at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum is in no condition to appear in court, a federal judge ruled today. James von Brunn, 88, was shot in the face by guards who returned his fire last week and is still hospitalized.... More »

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shooting • hearings • court appearance • National Holocaust Museum • James Von Brunn

(Newser) - Kiefer Sutherland made nice today with the designer he allegedly head-butted at a Soho nightclub 2 weeks ago, E! Online reports. "I am sorry about what happened that night and sincerely regret that Mr. McCollough was injured," the 24 star said in a statement, the AP reports. Jack... More »

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assault • Keifer Sutherland • criminal charges • court appearance • Jack McCollough

 Peterson Pleads Not Guilty 


May 18, 09 11:06 AM CDT
(AP) - A defense attorney entered a not-guilty plea today for former Illinois police officer Drew Peterson in the 2004 death of his third wife. Peterson stood silently in court, wearing a blue jail jumpsuit and shackles. He's been in custody since May 7, when he was arrested near his Bolingbrook home... More »

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court • plea • murder trial • Kathleen Savio • Stacy Peterson • Drew Peterson • court appearance

(Newser) - Lawyers for Michael Vick say the incarcerated football player “is going to turn a new leaf,” the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. In bankruptcy court in Virginia today, one of Vick’s attorneys said the convicted dogfighter has a $10-an-hour construction job lined up for him when he gets... More »

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NFL • Atlanta Falcons • prison • Michael Vick • bankruptcy • construction • dogfighting • court appearance

Bruised Pic Leads to Push for 'Rihanna's Law'

Plus, Chris Brown cancels court meeting

Mar 25, 09 9:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - The now-ubiquitous photo of a battered Rihanna has propelled an advocacy group to push for “Rihanna’s Law,” which would deter law enforcement employees from releasing exploitative photos of crime victims, the Los Angeles Times reports. “We can no longer tolerate the leaking of private information when... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • photograph • Rihanna • Chris Brown • court appearance

Usher to Brown: Quit Living It Up, Show Some Remorse

'Show some remorse, man,' he urges

Mar 4, 09 9:49 AM CST
(Newser) - A stunned Usher yesterday blasted the luxurious lifestyle and high-spirited smiles of Chris Brown relaxing in Miami just weeks after he apparently viciously beat girlfriend Rihanna, reports the New York Daily News. "Come on, Chris, have a bit of remorse, man," said Usher. "The man's on... More »

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domestic violence • court • assault • Rihanna • Usher • Chris Brown • court appearance

(Newser) - The judge tentatively set Oct. 12 as the date for Casey Anthony's first-degree murder trial, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Today’s court appearance also featured wrangling among lawyers over the release of Anthony’s online photos, and a video that shows her reacting emotionally to the news that daughter Caylee’... More »

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Florida • Orlando • missing child • murder trial • Casey Anthony • Caylee Anthony • evidence • court appearance

(Newser) - Britney Spears' dad yesterday asked an LA court for help in keeping the troubled pop star away from three men he fears are attempting to interfere with her recovery. Jamie Spears, who has legal control of his 27-year-old daughter's affairs, appeared weary as he offered a peek into daily life... More »

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Britney Spears • pop music • testimony • Adnan Ghalib • Sam Lutfi • Jamie Spears • conservator • restraining order • court appearance

 Trial Postponed 
 for Iraqi Shoe Hurler 

Unrepentant journalist says chucking shoes at Bush was protest against US occupation

Feb 19, 09 8:05 AM CST
(Newser) - The trial of an Iraqi journalist who chucked his shoes at President Bush has been delayed until next month, reports the BBC. The court first needs to consult with the Iraqi government on whether Bush's visit to Iraq was formal or informal, according to the judge. Munthadar al-Zaidi is charged... More »

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Iraq • shoes • protests • trial • George W. Bush • Muntadar al-Zaidi • court appearance

Judge Limits Distribution of Caylee Images

Accused mom Casey appears for motion on autopsy photos

Jan 8, 09 4:44 PM CST
(Newser) - Accused murderer Casey Anthony headed back to a Florida jail after her first public appearance since October at a court hearing today, the Orlando Sentinel reports. At the hearing, held to determine restrictions on photos and X-rays of the corpse of Anthony’s daughter Caylee Marie, a judge granted defense... More »

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crime • murder • court • Casey Anthony • Caylee Anthony • hearings • child • court appearance

Giants' Burress Turns Himself In

Wide receiver to
plead not guilty to weapons charge after shooting himself

Dec 1, 08 10:00 AM CST
(AP) - Plaxico Burress arrived at a police station this morning where he was expected to be charged after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh at a Manhattan nightclub. The New York Giants' star wide receiver plans to plead not guilty to a weapon possession charge during an afternoon court appearance,... More »

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NFL • football • weapon • New York Giants • Plaxico Burress • shooting • court appearance

Alleged Bus Killer Quiet in Canadian Court

Accused to face 2nd degree murder
charge, psych test

Aug 2, 08 4:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - The 40-year-old Edmonton native accused of beheading a man on a Greyhound bus made his first appearance in court yesterday, the Winnipeg Free Press reports. Visibly shaken and quiet, Vincent Weiguang Li was ordered to undergo psychological testing once he talks to a lawyer. He will remain in police... More »

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crime • Canada • murder • buses • Vincent Weiguang Li • court appearance

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Karadzic Delays Plea in War Crimes Trial

Newly shorn genocide defendent needs time to study charges

Jul 31, 08 10:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - A freshly shaven and subdued Radovan Karadzic declined to enter a plea in his first appearance today before the war crimes tribunal in The Hague, the Guardian reports. The former Bosnian Serb leader said he needed more time to consider the charges, which include 11 counts of genocide and... More »

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Serbia • The Hague • Radovan Karadzic • war crimes tribunal • court appearance

'Dead' Canoeist Reappears Again—in Court

Seeking help, police release photo from fraudulent passport

Dec 10, 07 3:20 PM CST
(Newser) - The British man who faked his own death in a canoeing accident only to resurface 5 years later appeared in court today to face formal charges of fraudulently obtaining a life insurance policy and lying to procure a passport, the Telegraph reports. A hearing date of February 4 was set... More »

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fraud • accident • missing boater • John Darwin • Anne Darwin • court appearance

Bonds to Make First Court Appearance

Charges will be read and a plea entered

Dec 7, 07 8:31 AM CST
(Newser) - Barry Bonds is set to appear in federal court today to face charges of perjury for allegedly lying under oath about knowingly taking steroids. Because the brief hearing at the Federal Building in San Francisco will be Bonds' first public appearance following his indictment, it's expected to draw hundreds of... More »

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steroids • Barry Bonds • perjury • baseball • performance-enhancing drugs • court appearance

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