Category Archives: Trials

Mayweather not guilty of harassment in Vegas

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A celebrity’s fame can often lead to greater scrutiny. Sometimes it is deserved but here we seemed to have that occur with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Floyd Mayweather Jr. was acquitted Wednesday of misdemeanor harassment charges alleging he threatened the lives … finish reading Mayweather not guilty of harassment in Vegas

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“Fab Five” Jimmy King face child support trial

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  University of Michigan “Fab Five” member and ex-Toronto Raptors player Jimmy King is heading to trial in a child support case. King waived his preliminary hearing Thursday in Michigan. King has said he’s working with authorities to resolve the child … finish reading “Fab Five” Jimmy King face child support trial

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Bonds conviction upheld

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Barry Bonds’ obstruction of justice conviction was upheld Friday by a federal judge, who denied Bond’s motion for a new trial or acquittal on the charge. A day after hearing oral arguments, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco … finish reading Bonds conviction upheld

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Haynesworth to attend sexual abuse trial

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite getting himself out of Washington to play football, it appears that Albert Haynesworth will still be spending time in DC to attend his sexual abuse trial. According to the ESPN report, both sides have made allegations about attempts of … finish reading Haynesworth to attend sexual abuse trial

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Judge refuses to overturn UCF verdict

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Mauri Miller

A Circuit judge refused to overturn a $10 million verdict awarded to the parents of a football player who died during a preseason workout. Judge Robert Evan’s denial comes one month after a jury found the University of Central Florida’s … finish reading Judge refuses to overturn UCF verdict

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Khabibulin gets 30 days of work release

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Edmonton Oliers’ goalie Nikolai Khabibulin will serve his entire 30-day jail sentence in the work-release program. As part of the program, he is permitted to leave the facility from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday. According to prison officials and … finish reading Khabibulin gets 30 days of work release

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Mohamed bin Hammam barely hanging on

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Mohamed bin Hammam, a former executive who FIFA recently banned for life, is going to remain president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), for now. The news comes after the regional body declined to convene an extraordinary congress to replace … finish reading Mohamed bin Hammam barely hanging on

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Prosecutors urge court to uphold Bonds conviction

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Not surprisingly, Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to uphold the jury verdict which found Barry Bonds guilty of obstruction of justice. Bonds has asked that the verdict be thrown out or that he be granted a new trial. Seems … finish reading Prosecutors urge court to uphold Bonds conviction

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Are there more victims from the Dodger game attack?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Mauri Miller

While Louie Sanchez and Marvin Norwood have been arrested and made their first court appearance in relation to the brutal attack on Bryan Stow on opening day at Dodger’s Stadium, authorities believe there may be as many as three other … finish reading Are there more victims from the Dodger game attack?

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Kansas QB Berglund pleads not guilty

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Kansas freshman quarterback Brock Berglund entered a not guilty plea to a misdemeanor assault charge in a Colorado. Berglund is charged with third-degree assault after allegedly punching a man April 9 at a party in Sedalia, a town about 25 … finish reading Kansas QB Berglund pleads not guilty

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Former NHL star Boogard’s brother appears in court

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Aaron Boogaard, brother of former NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard, made his first court appearance in connection with charges related to Derek’s overdose death. Boogaard and his attorney appeared to answer one  felony drug count and one gross misdemeanor count of … finish reading Former NHL star Boogard’s brother appears in court

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Mohammed bin Hammam plans to fight the ban

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Months after he led Qatar to garner the bid to host the 2022 World Cup, FIFA handed down a lifetime ban against Mohammed bin Hammam in connection to a bribery scandal. bin Hamman said he plans to fight the ban … finish reading Mohammed bin Hammam plans to fight the ban

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Dez Bryant problems continue as he faces $600k civil suit

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

According to Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News, Dez Bryant is a named defendant in a $600,000 civil lawsuit. Also named is Bryant’s advisor David Wells. Eleow Hunt brought suit against the two parties claiming that Bryant and Wells … finish reading Dez Bryant problems continue as he faces $600k civil suit

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Packer CB Underwood pleads not guilty to disorderly conduct

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Brandon Underwood of the Green Bay Packers pleaded not guilty on a count of disorderly conduct stemming from an incident with his wife. Authorities believe Underwood ripped a necklace off his wife, Brandie, and pushed her to the ground at … finish reading Packer CB Underwood pleads not guilty to disorderly conduct

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Mohamed bin Hammam promises a good defense

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Mauri Miller

FIFA executive Mohamed bin Hammam promised to present a strong defense at his upcoming bribery hearing, where he seeks to provide “convincing grounds” of his innocence in a scandal that has shed bad press on soccer’s world governing body. The … finish reading Mohamed bin Hammam promises a good defense

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Man sentenced to 2 years in match-fixing case

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Mauri Miller

FIFA called the two-year sentence handed down to Wilson Raj Perumal “a breakthrough in the global effort against match-fixing and illegal betting.” Nine local players from Rovaniemi, near the Arctic Circle, were also included in the verdict. Perumal, who was … finish reading Man sentenced to 2 years in match-fixing case

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Former NFL player Eric Naposki convicted of murder

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Mauri Miller

An Orange County jury convicted former NFL linebacker Eric Naposki of killing Southern California millionaire William McLaughlin nearly 17 years ago. In addition to finding Naposki guilty of first-degree murder, the jury found that he personally discharged the firearm and committed … finish reading Former NFL player Eric Naposki convicted of murder

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Judge denies UNC football player Michael McAdoo’s petition

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Mauri Miller

A Durham County Superior Court Judge denied Michael McAdoo’s petition to be reinstated to the North Carolina football teams. The NCAA declared McAdoo ineligible for academic misconduct and ruled him permanently ineligible. McAdoo sought the court ruling so that he would be … finish reading Judge denies UNC football player Michael McAdoo’s petition

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Kenny Britt enters not guilty plea

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Tennessee Titans’s wide receiver Kenny Britt pleaded not guilty to three disorderly conduct charges stemming from a New Jersey arrest. After Britt entered his plea, a Hoboken Municipal Court Judge set a September 20 trial date. Britt pleaded guilty last … finish reading Kenny Britt enters not guilty plea

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Former Calgary Flames players pleads guilty

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Brett Sutter, former center for the Calgary Flames, plead guilty to disorderly conduct stemming from a 2010 altercation with a cab driver. According to Scottsdale, Arizona police, Sutter punched the cab driver outside of the American Junkie bar late one … finish reading Former Calgary Flames players pleads guilty

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