Jul 01 Watch Strauss-Kahn Released From House Arrest as Case Enters Legal Limbo After a court hearing Friday in New York, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former head of the International Monetary Fund, was released from house arrest, but he still faces charges of sexual assault on a hotel maid. Jeffrey Brown reports on the latest… Continue watching
Jun 28 Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge Trial Begins, but Value of Process in Question By Larisa Epatko The second major trial of top Khmer Rouge leaders began Monday, but questions remained about whether the prosecutions would expand to other members of the regime even as Cambodia works to get beyond its past. Continue reading
Jun 27 World Week Ahead: DOD Cybersecurity Strategy, Bahrain Dialogue Begins By Larisa Epatko The long-awaited trial of four top Khmer Rouge leaders begins in Cambodia on Monday, while the Pentagon is expected to release its plan on cybersecurity this week. Continue reading
May 26 Watch Shooting Rampage Suspect Loughner Ruled Mentally Unfit to Stand Trial A federal judge has ruled that Jared Loughner, accused in the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 12 others, is mentally unfit to stand trial. Judy Woodruff discusses what the ruling means for… Continue watching
May 25 Watch How Will Mubarak’s Trial Shape Egypt’s Transition? After months of agitation by protesters, Egypt's former President Mubarak and two sons will stand trial on charges of murder, attempted murder and abuse of power. Margaret Warner discusses how the legal action could shape Egypt's transition with Arab Reform… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch Fair Trial for Loughner Poses Big Challenge for Court System Alleged Tucson shooter Jared Loughner appeared Monday in a Phoenix courtroom, where a plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf. Gwen Ifill talks to Michael Kiefer of The Arizona Republic about the day's events, and then to Laurie… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch Shields and Brooks on Realities of Spending Cuts, Obama’s Need for a ‘Win’ Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks analyze the week's top headlines including the realities of dealing with the federal deficit and earmarks, debate over passing the New START treaty and how Obama shouldn't come back… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch Lame-Duck Congress Reconvenes as Rangel Leaves Own Trial On Monday, Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel walked out of his own ethics trial, the 111th Congress reconvened and newly elected members attended orientation. Kwame Holman has an overview then Ray Suarez gets more on what to expect from the lame-duck… Continue watching
Aug 17 Watch Blagojevich Guilty on 1 Count, Judge Sets Hearing for Retrial Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was found guilty Tuesday on one charge of lying to federal agents, but prosecutors have pledged a speedy retrial on 23 other counts. Political Editor David Chalian discusses the verdict and pending retrial with Jim… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch News Wrap: Blagojevich Jury ‘Not Close’ to Decision In other news Thursday, the wait continues for the legal fate of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The jurors said they are not close to decisions on all charges. Also, a federal judge delayed resuming gay marriage ceremonies in California… Continue watching