And that's the nature of it, and they can't jeopardize somebody's life in order to allow a civil proceeding to go ahead.

NPR: Invoking the State Secrets Privilege

If this bill passes, evidence of a person stabbing someone to death, if inadvertently collected by a drone, would be inadmissible in any criminal or civil proceeding.

FORBES: North Carolina's Poorly Worded Drone Killing Privacy Bill

The indictment unsealed Wednesday in the Bronx against Nelson Castro alleges he lied under oath during a civil proceeding concerning his eligibility for placement on the ballot in a primary election for the 86th Assembly District in 2008.

WSJ: Politician indicted in NY 2008 perjury case

The South Jakarta district court recently rejected a plea from Tommy's lawyers that he be tried in a civil court and is proceeding with a criminal trial.

CNN: ASIANOW - TIME Asia

In the civil lawsuit, which is proceeding in a federal court in Houston, the basis for claims against Enron officials are clear: They made statements on which shareholders relied when buying stock.

FORBES: Enron Probe Widens On Two Fronts