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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 20, 2011

Ninth Circuit: Stun Gun Use Excessive In 2 Cases

The use of stun guns against two resistive subjects in Seattle and Maui was excessive, a federal appeals court ruled earlier this week. An 11-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued the rulings in the two cases from 2006 and 2004.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 26, 2011

Cop Killer Mumia Abu-Jamal Gets New Sentencing Hearing

Mumia Abu-Jamal was awarded a new sentencing hearing today by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, but an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court appears likely by the district attorney.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 20, 2010

Nurse Appeals Firing Over Comment to Officer

Leverington is appealing the firing with a three-judge panel on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver, arguing she was exercising her free-speech rights to criticize the government. However, threats do not fall under this protection.

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