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Trials

An Afghan refugee has been convicted of murder in a case that shocked Albuquerque’s Muslim community

The defense called no witnesses; Muhammad Syed tearfully declined to testify in his own defense.

Connecticut trooper acquitted in shooting death of Black college student following chase

The case caught the attention of the NAACP and the Rev. Al Sharpton, but race was not raised as a factor in the shooting during the trial.

Trial of former Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn over diesel scandal set to start in September

The company used software that recognized when vehicles were on test stands and turned emission controls on, then turned the emission controls off during normal driving.

Kaiser pleads to scrap nurse’s $41.5 million retaliation verdict

A California judge tentatively denied Kaiser's bid to throw out the jury verdict but agreed that a new trial on the amount of punitive damages would be required unless the plaintiff agreed to accept $10 million instead of $30 million.

Jury takes over in manslaughter trial for Michigan school shooter’s dad

Both the prosecution and defense rested early Wednesday morning.

Ex-LA deputy mayor on trial again over City Hall racketeering charges

Raymond Chan went on trial for a second time after the judge had to declare a mistrial last year when his lawyer fell seriously ill during the case.

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