Courtroom battles often produce sensational scenes resulting in curious spectators and endless news coverage. From ancient to modern times, trials attract significant attention. This collection explores some of the most-fascinating.
A new case declares that the Supreme Court decision about busing discriminates against non-black children; the law changes once more.
Not long after the Kent State tragedy, the Supreme Court orders schools to integrate immediately.
Sengbe raises money so that 35 of 53 Amistad captives can return to their homeland.
John Quincy Adams, a former American President, argues the Amistad case to the Supreme Court using the Declaration of Independence.
In 1992 77 plaintiffs, with help from Erin Brockovich and Ed Masry, file a lawsuit against BG&E for $250 million.
Mary is tried without legal representation, and found guilty of treason.
Tone and his Frenchmen fail to invade Ireland in 1796.
Susan realizes women will only get their rights by having the vote themselves.
Irish rebels begin an uprising, believing the French will help them defeat the English.
Sue—the most-complete fossilized remains of a T. rex ever found—is named for its discoverer, Sue Hendrickson. Experts do not know, however...
Susan and her sister Mary used the 14th Amendment to convince officials to let them register to vote.
For six months Frank is in a Malmo, Sweden prison before the Italian government prosecutes him.
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