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O.J. Simpson Seeks Retrial In Las Vegas Court - Day 2

Former Lawyer Says OJ Simpson Knew About Guns

The lawyer who unsuccessfully defended O.J. Simpson against armed robbery charges testified Friday his client knew two companions had guns in a 2007 confrontation with memorabilia dealers.

2013/05/17

OJ Simpson Testifies In Las Vegas

O.J. Simpson, a former star athlete who once lived for the spotlight, was back on stage telling the grim story of the Las Vegas afternoon in 2007 that sent him to prison.

2013/05/16

Judge Imposes 3rd Life Sentence Against Abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell

A judge imposed a third life sentence against West Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell Wednesday morning.

2013/05/15

OJ Simpson To Have One Hand Free During Vegas Hearing

O.J. Simpson won a small victory on Tuesday, when a judge ruled he could have one hand unshackled to drink water and take notes.

2013/05/14

OJ Simpson Seeks New Trial

O.J. Simpson will return next week to the Las Vegas courthouse where he was convicted of leading an armed sports memorabilia heist to ask a judge for a new trial.

2013/05/10

Jerry Sandusky arrives at courthouse for sentencing (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Grand Jury Judge Urges Case Against Penn State To Go Forward

The supervising judge for the grand jury that investigated how former Penn State administrators handled the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal said in a new court filing that the criminal case against them needs to move forward.

2013/05/07

More Deliberations, Still No Verdict In Gosnell Trial

A Philadelphia jury reviewed laws addressing murder and manslaughter without reaching a verdict Monday.

2013/05/06

Lawyer’s Illness Delays Trial For Abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell

A defense lawyer has fallen ill, causing a delay in the murder trial of Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell.

2013/04/22

Pennsylvania Man, 84, Gets Prison Term For Raping Girl

An 84-year-old western Pennsylvania man will spend up to 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting and raping a teenage girl over a three-year period, beginning when she was 13.

2013/03/27

Philadelphia Man Ordered To Trial After His Step-Son Brings A Gun To School

Police say when a 7-year-old boy reached into his backpack to get his homework, he found a gun inside. The boy’s step father is now ordered to trial for receiving stolen property.

2013/02/28

Attorney For Jerry Sandusky Says He’ll Continue To Seek New Trial

Jerry Sandusky’s attorney has filed notice that he’ll take his quest for a new trial to a higher level court.

2013/02/21

Penn State: Jerry Sandusky Scandal Costs Stand At More Than $27M

Penn State’s bill for legal fees, consultants and other costs associated with the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal stands at more than $27.6 million.

2013/02/15

Judge Orders Ligambi’s Nephew To Stay In Prison Until Retrial, Citing Safety Concerns

The nephew of reputed Philadelphia mob boss will stay in prison after a jury deadlocked on his role in Philadelphia’s La Cosa Nostra.

2013/02/06

Sandusky Guilty On Most Counts In Child Molestation Trial

Judge: No New Trial For Jerry Sandusky

Jerry Sandusky isn’t getting the new trial he asked for after arguing that his lawyers weren’t given enough time to prepare for the proceeding that ended with a 45-count guilty verdict.

2013/01/30