Courts

Amy Senser says she had no idea she hit victim
Amy Senser, charged with three counts of criminal vehicular homicide, testified that she had no idea she struck and killed Anousone Phanthavong.
Jury to deliberate Monday in sex trafficking case
A federal jury will begin deliberating in Nashville on Monday in the trial of nine defendants accused in a child sexual trafficking conspiracy operated by Somali gangs.
Judge will rule if tattoo is allowable evidence in murder trial
A man who was killed outside a Minneapolis bar last summer had a tattoo of a swastika on his chest. The defense in a murder trial argues the tattoo is relevant because it symbolizes the victim's hatred of people who are different.
Supreme court moves to center of presidential race
The Supreme Court, suddenly at the heart of presidential politics, is preparing what could be blockbuster rulings on health care and immigration shortly before the fall election.
Day 4: Amy Senser's youngest daughter testifies
Amy Senser's youngest daughter testified Thursday that she had no reason to think her mom had been drinking the night Anousone Phanthavong was killed.
Now out of jail, George Zimmerman fades from sight
George Zimmerman, who slipped out of jail on $150,000 bail in the early morning darkness, went back into hiding Monday and likely fled to another state to avoid threats as he awaits his second-degree murder trial for the killing of Trayvon Martin.
Safety, location at issue if Zimmerman is released
George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with murdering Trayvon Martin, stands a good chance of being granted bail Friday.
The judge presiding over the Trayvon Martin shooting case has removed herself after George Zimmerman's attorney said she had a possible conflict of interest.