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Casey Anthony judge states there was enough evidence to convict

Orlando - Judge Belvin Perry told NBC's "Today" show that he believed there was enough evidence to convict Casey Anthony, the Florida mother found not guilty of killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.

In the Media by Andrew Dyer - 1 comment

Swedish judge says allegations against Assange are 'a mess'

Adelaide - A top Swedish judge has told the media that the case against Julian Assange is "a mess." He has further defended the release of classified information by WikiLeaks, saying "It should never be a crime to make known crime of a state."

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 18 comments

Judge says anti-sex trafficking law violates 1st Amendment

Nashville - A Federal judge has ruled a Tennessee law aimed at preventing child sex trafficking violates the First Amendment, issuing a restraining order which prevents the state from enforcing the new law.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 2 comments

Judge in the U.S. says that victims' bodies can prevent rape

A judge in Southern California is being publicly admonished after he said that a rape victim "did not put up a fight" during her assault.

In the Media by Owen Weldon - 4 comments

Judge orders temporary halt to Texas Keystone XL pipeline

Houston - Construction on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline has been temporarily halted by a Texas court after a landowner said TransCanada lied to him in order to obtain his land.

In the Media by Greta McClain

Judge orders 'deadbeat dad' to not procreate for probation

Racine - A father of nine in Wisconsin has been ordered by a judge to not have any more kids as a condition of his probation. Corey Curtis owes almost $100,000 in back child support and interest.

In the Media by Abigail Prendergast - 2 comments

Blake Shelton's CMA win sparks some controversy

Nashville - He isn't on tour but is a judge on "The Voice." Yet, he wins the Entertainer of the Year award at the Country Music Awards, held recently.

In the Media by Tim O'Brien

Rihanna tweets 'best wishes' to Chris Brown before court hearing

As Chris Brown prepared for a court hearing over a possible parole violation in connection with his assault on Rihanna in 2009, Rihanna sent him a message of good luck.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 4 comments

Legal battle to remove comatose girl from life-support continues

Edmonton - A legal battle is expected to resume in Edmonton next week, over whether to remove a 2-year old girl from life support, that has ignited an ethical debate. The girl was allegedly starved and neglected since birth.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 2 comments

Judge orders al-Qaeda, Taliban, Iran to pay $6 billion for 9/11

New York - A Manhattan judge has awarded 110 survivors and the estates of 47 victims in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks $6 billion in a lawsuit filed against al-Qaeda, the Taliban and the Iranian government.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 7 comments