Posts Tagged Courts

Supreme Court to charge Pakistani PM with contempt

A Pakistan paramilitary soldier and women police officers stand guard at the Supreme Court in Islamabad, Pakistan on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. The Supreme Court proceeds contempt of court against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for failing to carry out its order to reopen a corruption case against President Asif Ali Zardari. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s top court vowed Thursday to charge the prime minister with contempt for failing to reopen an old corruption case against the president, escalating a crisis that could oust the premier from office.

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Trial date for ex-NFL WR Hurd set for April 2

DALLAS (AP) — A federal judge has set an April 2 trial date for former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd, who is charged with trying to create a drug-distribution network.

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NM firefighter accused in drug ring remains jailed

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has denied bond for an Albuquerque firefighter allegedly involved in drug trafficking, money laundering and ties to a drug cartel.

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FIFA corruption case goes to Swiss supreme court

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The 11-year-old FIFA-ISL corruption case is going to Switzerland’s supreme court after appeals were lodged to block publication of a key document.

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Appeals court set to hear Alabama trademark suit

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments in the trademark infringement case between sports artist Daniel Moore and the University of Alabama, whose football program is portrayed in a number of his works.

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