Mississippi court hears challenge to pardons
The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday about the legality of scores of controversial pardons issued recently by outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour.

Mississippi pardons challenged at court hearing
Mississippi's Supreme Court on Thursday heard challenges to the scores of controversial pardons issued by former Gov. Haley Barbour on his way out of office, peppering lawyers with questions but making no immediate ruling.

Mississippi pardons challenged
Mississippi's Supreme Court on Thursday heard challenges to the scores of controversial pardons issued by former Gov. Haley Barbour on his way out of office, peppering lawyers with questions but making no immediate ruling.

Miss. court hears pardon challenge
The Mississippi Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday about the legality of scores of controversial pardons issued recently by outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour.

State Supreme Court makes no immediate ruling
Mississippi's Supreme Court on Thursday heard challenges to the scores of controversial pardons issued by former Gov. Haley Barbour on his way out of office, peppering lawyers with questions but making no immediate ruling.

Hood: Supreme court could bring quick resolution to pardon issue
Speaking to reporters on Thursday afternoon, Attorney General Jim Hood says that the pardon issue could see a swift resolution in the Mississippi Supreme Court.

Hearing on Mississippi pardons set for Monday
Four convicted murderers who were released from prison earlier this month after receiving pardons are among those who could have their fate determined in a Mississippi court Monday.

Judge Halts Mississippi Pardons After Uproar
A Mississippi state judge has temporarily halted the release of 21 of the 200-plus inmates pardoned or given early release by former Gov. Haley Barbour as he left office. Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood had requested the injunction against the inmates’ releases, telling reporters he believes some of Barbour’s pardons...

Judge allows pardoned Mississippi murderers to remain free -- for now
A Mississippi court ruled Monday that there will be no change in conditions set for the four convicted murderers pardoned earlier this month by then-Gov. Haley Barbour, at least until a hearing February 3.

Judge: Pardoned murderers free for now
A Mississippi court ruled Monday that there will be no change in conditions set for the four convicted murderers pardoned earlier this month by then-Gov. Haley Barbour, at least until a hearing February 3.