But many Democrats have rallied to Holder's defense, arguing that a federal court trial for the alleged 9/11 plotters will show the world that the United States has faith in its civilian legal institutions and the rule of law.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

If confirmed, she will be the only one on the court who was a trial judge.

VOA: special.2009.07.18

A few days later, Vallandigham went on trial before a military court in Cincinnati.

VOA: special.2009.10.22

The D.C.Superior Court is the general trial court for the city of Washington.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

Judge Melvin Wright explains how the D.C.Superior Court handles this issue: "We instruct jurors that they cannot during the course of a trial use Google or Twitter or any other electronic device to obtain information.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

"I have no doubt, as a former federal prosecutor, that he can and will get a fair trial in federal court,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

While some Serbs view it as a political trial by a "pro-Western" and "political court", others see it as the best way forward for Serbia after years of isolation.

VOA: standard.2009.10.25

The court says it plans to start the trial anyway.

VOA: standard.2009.10.25

Kasab,a Pakistani citizen, on July 20 made a surprise confession in court to some of the charges, and tried to get the judge to stop the trial and announce a verdict.

VOA: standard.2009.08.07

Attorney General Eric Holder announced last year that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four more September 11 suspects would face civil trial instead of a military tribunal, and they would tried in Manhattan federal court.

VOA: standard.2010.01.30

While he says African leaders repeatedly assured him that his going to Nigeria meant he would not be turned over to the Special Court, he says Washington and London were determined to see him stand trial.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

The men were released after the British High Court decided that the UK lacked jurisdiction to try the suspects and that the suspects would not receive a fair trial in Rwanda and therefore could not be extradited.

VOA: standard.2009.04.10