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Famous Trials http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/f Source: University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Law Documentation and summaries of some of the most famous trials from 399 B.C. to present, as compiled and written by Professor Douglas Linder. Information for many trials includes newspaper accounts, trial records including transcripts, Supreme Court arguments and decisions, letters or diary entries, images, chronologies, and Linder's summaries. Trials include: Trial of Socrates, Trial of Jesus, Trial of Galileo, Salem Witchcraft Trials, John Peter Zenger Trial, Boston Massacre Trials, Mutiny on the Bounty Court-Martial, Burr Conspiracy Trial, Amistad Trials, Dakota Conflict Trials, Lincoln Conspiracy Trial, Johnson Impeachment Trial, Susan Anthony Trial, Louis Riel Trial, Lizzie Borden Trial, Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, Bill Haywood Trial, Sheriff Shipp Trial, Triangle Fire Trial, Black Sox Trial, Sacco-Vanzetti Trial, Leopold and Loeb Trial, Scopes "Monkey" Trial, Sweet Trials, Scottsboro Boys Trials, Hauptmann (Lindbergh) Trial, Nuremberg Trials, Alger Hiss Trials, Rosenberg Trial, Lenny Bruce Trial, Mississippi Burning Trial, Chicago 7 Trial, My Lai Courts Martial, Charles Manson Trial, John Hinckley Jr. Trial, Chamberlain "Dingo" Trial, McMartin Preschool Trial, LAPD Officers' (King Beating) Trial, O.J. Simpson Trial. full description	What are some famous trials? Where can I find records, transcripts and other documentation of famous trials? Where can I find summaries of famous trials?
The Rodney King Beating Trials http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/trials24.htm Source: University of Pittsburgh School of Law Discussion of the Rodney King beating incident which occurred during the 1991 Los Angeles riots, authored by Professor Douglas Linder of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. Includes an analysis of the subsequent trials involving LA police officers, excerpts of testimony, and a description of key evidence, including the video. full description	Who is Rodney King? What was the Rodney King incident? What offenses were the police officers charged with in the Rodney King beating incident? What were the verdicts in the Rodney King trials? Who are Laurence Powell, Timothy Wind, Theodore Brisano, Stacey Koon, Michael Stone, Terry White, and Judge Stanley Weisberg?
The Scottsboro Boys http://www.courttv.com/archive/greatesttrials/scot Source: Court TV Information on the Scottsboro rape case, including the racial tensions surrounding it, its impact on due process and the right to adequate legal representation, and the trials and appeals themselves which occurred in the 1930's. Includes biographies of the key players in the case and summaries of the two Supreme Court decisions involved. full description	Who were the Scottsboro Boys? What court cases are related to the 14th Amendment and equal protection? What court cases had a big impact on our judicial system? What Supreme Court decisions were related to defendants' rights? What was Powell v. Alabama? What was Norris v. Alabama? What were the Scottsboro trials? Who defended the Scottsboro Boys? What were the verdicts and decisions in the trials and appeals involving the Scottsboro Boys?
Engel v. Vitale http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?c Source: FindLaw The complete 1962 U.S Supreme Court opinion in Engel v. Vitale, which held that the government may not compose an official prayer and require that it be read in public schools at the beginning of each school day. full description	What was Engel v. Vitale? What is the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment? What court decisions relate to freedom of religion? Does school prayer violate the Establishment Clause? Is school prayer constitutional? Do students have a right to freedom from religion in public schools? Do students have a right not to say a prayer in school?
Abington School Dist. v. Schempp http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?c Source: FindLaw The complete 1963 U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Abington School District v. Schempp, which held that public schools can not require that passages of the Bible be read at the beginning of the school day. full description	What was Abington School District v. Schempp? What is the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment? What court decisions relate to freedom of religion? Does school prayer violate the Establishment Clause? Is school prayer constitutional? Do students have a right to freedom from religion in public schools? Do students have a right not to recite the Bible in school?
Erin Brockovich (Anderson v. Pacific Gas & Electric) http://www.lawbuzz.com/famous_trials/erin_brockovi Source: LawBuzz.com Erin Brockovich's case (Anderson v. PG&E) told in a story form by lawyer Carole Bos. It describes the background and outcome of the case, which involved chrome 6 contamination in Hinkley California, and includes excerpts of transcripts, trial briefs, PG&E statements issued before and during the trial, and other documents. full description	What type of contamination was PG&E accused of causing in Hinkley, California? What cases have involved toxic waste, hazardous materials, or groundwater contamination? What cases have been portrayed in movies? Who is Erin Brockovich? Who is Ed Masry? What is chrome 6 (or chromium 6)? What was the ruling in the Erin Brockovich case (Anderson v. PG&E)?
A Civil Action: The Real Story http://home.earthlink.net/~dkennedy56/woburn_reals Source: Boston Phoenix This article explains the real story on which the movie "A Civil Action" is based. It describes the background of the case (which involved contamination of groundwater in Woburn, Massachusetts), the trial itself, and its aftermath, and includes excerpts of interviews with Anne Anderson, a plaintiff in the case. full description	What was the case portrayed in the movie "A Civil Action" about? What cases have involved toxic waste, hazardous materials, or groundwater contamination? What cases have been portrayed in movies? How was the water contaminated? How many families were affected by contaminated water? How does the movie "A Civil Action" differ from what really happened? What has been the aftermath of the groundwater contamination case portrayed in the movie "A Civil Action"?
County of Allegheny v. American Civil Liberties Union http://supct.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/historics/ Source: Cornell University Law School A case summary and complete opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court in the County of Allegheny v. American Civil Liberties Union. The case, decided in 1989, involved the constitutionality of holiday displays on public property in Pittsburgh. Includes the syllabus (summary of the case), final ruling, and judges' opinions. Justice Blackmun delivered the court's opinion. full description	What was the County of Allegheny v. American Civil Liberties Union? What is the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment? What court decisions relate to freedom of religion? Do religious holiday displays on public property violate the Establishment Clause? Are religious holiday displays constitutional? What was the final ruling of the Allegheny case?
Dentists Sued in Texas Over Mercury Fillings http://www.vaccinationnews.com/DailyNews/September Source: Vaccination News An article by Dick Stanley, for the Cox News Service, which describes the suit filed by California lawyer Shawn Khorrami, on behalf of an autistic boy, against the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, dentist Taylor McKewen, and many corporations that manufacture amalgam fillings. The suit alleged that fillings containing mercury caused autism in Cody Wyatt Botter. full description	What is the danger of mercury fillings? What is the danger of silver fillings? Do dental fillings cause autism or other diseases? Are dental fillings poisonous? What are some of each side's arguments in the controversy over amalgam fillings? What lawsuits about mercury fillings have been filed?
Enron http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/business/spec Source: The Washington Post An archive of articles and information on the Enron lawsuit. The website also includes a link to a timeline outlining the fall of Enron. full description	What was the Enron lawsuit about? What happened in court? What is the current news about Enron?
Ted Kaczynski/Unabomber http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Ted%20Ka Source: TheFreeDictionary.com by Farlex Information about Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, including his biography, manifesto, bombings, and apprehension and trial. full description	Who was the Unabomber? What is the Unabomber's Manifesto? Who is Ted Kaczynski? Where did the word "unabomber" come from? Why did Ted Kaczynski send mail bombs? What was the verdict in the Ted Kaczynski trial?
The Menendez Brothers http://www.courttv.com/trials/menendez/ Source: Court TV Profiles the Menendez Brothers murder trial. Includes a detailed trial timeline and key documents relating to the case. full description	Who were the Menendez Brothers? Why did the Menendez Brothers kill their parents? Who defended the Menendez Brothers? What was the verdict in the Menendez Brothers trial? What are some famous murder trials?
Exploring Amistad http://academic.sun.ac.za/forlang/bergman/real/ami Source: Mystic Seaport, The Museum of America and the Sea Information on the Amistad case, including the Atlantic and Cuban slave trades, the revolt on the Amistad, the subsequent Amistad trials occuring in 1839 through 1841, the people involved in the Amistad case, and the case's place in history. Includes a timeline of legal proceedings. full description	What was the Amistad? What was the Amistad trial about? What was the Cuban slave market? Who was "Cinque"? What role did John Quincy Adams play in the Amistad case? What was the Middle Passage?
Lead Paint http://www.leadlawsuits.com/index.htm Source: leadlawsuits.com Current information about lead paint lawsuits written from the perspective of defendants involved in the litigation. The site argues against the merit of cases brought about lead paint. Includes a state-by-state breakdown of litigation, summaries of key cases, descriptions of legal issues, and descriptions of some of the federal, state and non-profit programs addressing lead paint. full description	What are some of the cases dealing with lead paint that have been heard recently? What are the latest developments on cases dealing with lead paint? Who is suing the lead industry? Who are the defendants in lawsuits involving lead paint? What claims are being raised in lawsuits about lead paint? What are some of the arguments against lawsuits about lead paint? How are problems with lead paint being addressed by governments and non-profit groups?
The Salem Witch Trials http://www.salemwitchtrials.com Source: Salemwitchtrials.com This site, originally created by Tim Sutter, includes an essay on the Salem witch trials, which describes the politics and other circumstances that might have caused the witch trials, the trials themselves, and their aftermath. Also includes links to trial transcripts, lists of accused and afflicted persons, and a timeline. full description	What were the Salem Witch trials? What was the Salem village? Were the victims of Salem witch trials burned at the stake? When did the Salem witch trials begin? What caused the Salem witch trials? How many people died as a result of Salem witch trials?
The Rosenbergs: A Case of Love, Espionage, Deceit, and Betrayal http://www.crimelibrary.com/terrorists_spies/spies Source: Court TV Profile of the Rosenberg case, in which Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged with espionage for giving American atomic secrets to the Soviets during World War II. Includes information about the Rosenbergs, the trial, sentencing, and the other people involved with the case. full description	What was the Rosenberg case? Who were the Rosenbergs? Who was Julius Rosenberg? Who was Ethel Rosenberg? What was the evidence against the Rosenbergs? What was the verdict in the Rosenberg trial? What are some famous trials about spies and espionage?
O.J. Simpson Murder Case http://www.courttv.com/trials/ojsimpson/index.html Source: Court TV Profiles the O.J. Simpson murder case. Includes a detailed trial timeline; descriptions of the key players in the case; photos; a video of Johnny Cochran's closing argument; transcripts and videos of interviews or testimony of Simpson, Robert Shapiro, Mark Fuhrman, Keto Kaelin, and others involved; and key documents relating to the case. full description	What was the O.J. Simpson case? What was the verdict in the O.J. Simpson trial? Who was the defense attorney for O.J. Simpson? Why was O.J. Simpson acquitted? Why did O.J. Simpson go free? What was the evidence against O.J. Simpson? Where can I find transcripts and documents relating to the O.J. Simpson trial? What are some famous murder trials?
Lindbergh Trial - The Trial of the Century http://www.nj.com/lindbergh/index.ssf?/lindbergh/t Source: NJ.com Information on the Lindbergh kidnapping and Hauptmann trial, including an overall story, a timeline, and a photo gallery. full description	What was the Lindbergh / Hauptmann case? Who was Bruno Richard Hauptmann? Who was Charles Lindbergh? Who was Anne Morrow? What was the verdict in the Lindbergh / Hauptmann case?
Government Lawsuits Against the Lead Industry http://www.afhh.org/aa/aa_legal_remedies_lawsuits. Source: Alliance for Healthy Homes Brief summary and analysis of government lawsuits about lead paint written from the perspective of a group that advocates for children's health issues. Includes a description of the benefits of litigation. full description	Who is suing the lead industry? Who are the defendants in lawsuits involving lead paint? What claims are being raised in lawsuits about lead paint? What are some of the arguments in favor of lawsuits about lead paint? How are problems with lead paint being addressed by governments and non-profit groups?
Valdez http://www.exxonmobileurope.com/corporate/Newsroom Source: ExxonMobil ExxonMobil's web page on the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Includes Exxon's response to the spill including cleanup efforts and measures to prevent future spills, the condition of Prince William Sound, and appeal of the punitive damages award entered against Exxon. full description	What was the Exxon oil spill? What is Exxon's perspective on the Valdez oil spill? What has Exxon done about the Valdez oil spill? What has Exxon paid to clean up the oil spill and compensate for damages? What is the history of litigation surrounding the punitive damages judgment against Exxon?
Exxon Valdez Oil Disaster http://www.lieffcabraser.com/wbh_exxart.htm Source: Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP Information about the Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989, compiled by Lieff Cabraser Heimann and Bernstein, a law firm that represented plaintiffs in litigation against Exxon, Alyeska and other defendants. ncludes a brief summary of the litigation, an opinion article written in 1996 by William B. Hirsch, a glossary of terms, and a list of thought questions. Hirsch's article describes the litigation from the perspective of the plaintiffs in the case. It includes information on the claims and defenses raised in the case, discovery, court rulings, judgments, verdicts, punitive damages awards, appeals, and settlements reached. full description	What was the Exxon oil spill? Where did it take place? Who has sued for damages as a result of the Exxon oil spill? Who are the defendants in litigation about the Exxon oil spill? What have been the rulings and awards in the cases? Why has the litigation taken so long? Who is Russell Holland?
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Exxon_Valdez_oil_ Source: WordIQ.com Summary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Describes what happened on the day of the spill; follows the aftermath of the disaster, including the criminal and civil trials; and supplies many links to related topics. full description	What was the Exxon oil spill? Where did it take place? What are some of its repercussions? What effect did the Exxon oil spill have on the local wildlife? What have been the rulings and awards in the cases about the Exxon oil spill? Who is Joseph Hazelwood? Who is Russell Holland?
Scopes Trial http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0844087.htm Source: Information Please Summary of the 1925 Scopes trial, in which a biology teacher was convicted of violating the Tennessee anti-evolution act by teaching Darwin's theory of evolution in his biology class. Describes the theories of defense, including separation of church and state, argued by Scopes' attorneys, including Clarence Darrow. full description	What was the Scopes trial? What was the monkey trial? Who was John Scopes? Who was Clarence Darrow? What was the Tennessee anti-evolution statute? What are some famous cases about religion?
Tobacco Information Zone http://www.atg.wa.gov/tobacco/ Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General Information on the 1998 settlement between the state and the tobacco industry. full description	Where can I find information about tobacco litigation? Where can I find information about cigarettes and minors?

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