On Trial
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| Initial release | April 1, 1939 |
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| Directors | Terry O. Morse |
| Story by | Elmer Rice |
| Production company | Warner Bros. |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. |
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| ID | 2325619 |
About On Trial
An ambitious attorney (Edward Norris) tries to prove a man (John Litel) who killed to protect his wife's (Margaret Lindsay) honor was justified.
Joanna Parrish murder: French serial killer's ex-wife tried in student cold case
...By Hugh SchofieldBBC News, ParisThe ex-wife of one of France s most notorious serial-killers has gone On Trial for her role in the 1990 murder of British student Joanna Parrish...
Samuel Paty: Six French teenagers on trial over teacher's murder
...Six French teenagers accused of complicity in the murder of a teacher will go On Trial today...
Lady Leshurr says trial was 'hardest battle of her life'
... Sherelle Smith, 29, from Yardley, Birmingham, On Trial alongside Ms O Garro, was also cleared of assault...
Rwanda genocide: Former doctor on trial in France
...By Will RossAfrica editor, BBC World ServiceA former doctor from Rwanda has gone On Trial in France on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity...
Friend of 'IS Beatle' jailed for terrorism offences
... However, the American government never sought to extradite him, despite then Home Secretary Priti Patel in July 2022 having discussed with the US deputy attorney general whether Davis could be put On Trial in the United States...
Moussa Dadis Camara: Guinea ex-ruler sprung from jail by armed men
... The fugitives are currently On Trial for their alleged roles in deaths of more than 150 people in a 2009 protest...
Leeds hospital bomb accused driven by anger at colleagues, jury told
... Farooq is On Trial accused of preparing acts of terrorism...
David Hunter: Appeal against Cyprus manslaughter verdict begins
... Mr Polak said: " After spending more than 19 months On Trial and in custody in Nicosia prison, when the Assize Court of Paphos finally found David Hunter not guilty of murder in July and sentenced him for manslaughter resulting in his immediate release, we thought that the legal proceedings were over for him...
Moussa Dadis Camara: Guinea ex-ruler sprung from jail by armed men
By Mayeni Jones, West Africa Correspondent & Kathryn Armstrong in LondonBBC News
Guinea's former military ruler, Moussa Dadis Camara, has been sprung from prison by armed men, the country's Justice Minister says.
The Group stormed a jail in the capital, Conakry, early on Saturday Morning - freeing Capt Camara and three others. One has since been found.
The Fugitives are currently On Trial for their alleged roles in deaths of More Than 150 people in a 2009 protest.
The country's borders have been closed as The Authorities hunt for them.
Guinea's Justice Minister , Charles Alphonse Wright, announced The Escape on local radio later on Saturday.
" We will find them. And those responsible will be Held Accountable , " He Said .
Gunshots were heard in Conakry, starting Before Dawn . The City Centre was cordoned off and military vehicles were also seen on The Streets .
Among The Others reported to have escaped were Col Claude Pivi , a former government minister who is accused of also being involved in the murder of people at Conakry stadium on 28 September 2009.
At least 157 people died when troops attacked people protesting against military rule. Scores of women were raped.
Col Pivi, Capt Camara and nine other former officials who have been charged over The Massacre have all denied the allegations against them.
Capt Camara is charged with having command responsibility over The Soldiers who carried out the alleged crimes.
He seized power in 2008 when long-time President Lansana Conté died, but he was ousted and fled the country not Long After the Conakry killings and following an assassination attempt.
The 59-year-old had been living in Burkina Faso before returning to Guinea in September 2022 to face justice.
Guinea is currently under military rule, one of several former French colonies in West and Central Africa that have staged coups in The Past three years.
The Most recent happened in 2021, when former French soldier Col Mamady Doumbouya led a rebellion against President Alpha Condé. Col Doumbouya was later Sworn In as president.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
