Word: courtroom
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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When he enters the courtroom, all conversation stops. Everyone stares as the man accused of conducting an 18-year campaign of terror as the Unabomber walks to his seat. Even the prosecutors stop shuffling their papers to sneak a glance. But anyone expecting the self-confident strut of a killer who once branded his victims "dumb" and the FBI "a joke" will be disappointed. Ted Kaczynski's courtroom demeanor is almost timid. From the way he sits in his chair, hands folded, to the deferential behavior he shows his attorneys, he moves with the exaggerated politeness of a guest...
...pressed hard for a deal, but when the two principals finally met face to face for a court-ordered chat on Nov. 3, things didn't go well. Having blown off some steam, the boys may finally be ready to talk and thus deprive Hollywood of a deliciously vicious courtroom clash. Technically, a jury would determine only whether Disney violated the contract. If the jury found it did, an arbitrator would determine the damage award...
Richard Gere takes Hollywood's latest shot at China--this time targeting its system of criminal justice (or lack thereof). Solid courtroom drama, good paranoia buildup and a fine performance by Bai Ling as Gere's lawyer are ultimately let down by a muddled ending...
Within the confines of the courtroom as well, it was indeed a trial that has taken unexpected turns...
...believe there was any justice in what happened in the courtroom this afternoon," Reilly added...