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Va. Man Found Guilty of Possessing 2 Pot Plants
The Rutherford Institute says the guilty verdict was returned Tuesday in Charlottesville against Philip Cobbs. He was found guilty on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge. According to the civil liberties group, the marijuana plants were allegedly
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:38A
Supreme Court High Council Meets
Abdul Salam Azimi Chief Justice and Acting Chairman of Supreme Council chaired the meeting. Prof. Abdul Salam Azimi Chief Justice and Acting Chairman of Supreme Council chaired the meeting. At the start the meeting discussed and adopted the draft of
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:38A
F1 : FIA to help Dan Wheldon INDY crash probe - Memorial service on Sunday
Briton Wheldon, 33, was killed in a 15 car crash last Sunday on lap 12 of the 2011 IndyCar season finale in Las Vegas. According to the Associated Press, the Paris based FIA as well as the US sanctioning body ACCUS "will assist in a full investigation"
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:37A
Trial of former Clallam County sheriff's evidence technician begins
Staci Allison, left, sits in Clallam County Superior Court on Tuesday. -- Photo by Chris Tucker/Peninsula Daily News By Arwyn Rice PORT ANGELES — The trial of a woman accused of theft from the Clallam County Sheriff's Office evidence room began Tuesday
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:37A
Proceeds of crime cash given to boxing clubs
Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill is launching the programme at an amateur boxing club in Edinburgh. Mr MacAskill is due to meet Amateur Boxing Scotland chairman Richard Thomas, coach Mike Keane and Commonwealth Games medallist Josh Taylor,
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:37A
Kim Samath
The traffic in Jakarta is chaotic. Many young drivers modify their cars' mufflers so they make a loud noise, turn on their headlights in the daytime and drive very fast. What is strange is that there are thousands of vehicles but very few traffic
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:37A
Was Shelby Tom's Death a Hate Crime?
Follow the link for more Rights and Justice reporting on The Tyee. [Editor's note: This is the third article in a Tyee series about past crimes and unexpected consequences in Vancouver. Find an introduction to the series here].
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:37A
Most Admired Chief Executive BMAC 2011: Juliet Lyon
Since Juliet Lyon was appointed director of the Prison Reform Trust 15 years ago, the charity has become one of the most influential organisations involved with the criminal justice system, campaigning tirelessly for better conditions for prisoners and
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:36A
Ntimama Says Statues to Be Erected in Honour of Heroes
Oct 19, 2011 (Nairobi Star/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- THE minister for National Heritage and Culture William ole Ntimama has said the government will honour national heroes and heroines who fought for justice and freedom.
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:36A
Radical Transfers Set for the Judiciary
Oct 19, 2011 (Nairobi Star/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- DEPUTY Chief Justice Nancy Baraza has put all judicial officers on notice of impeding "radical transfers" whose essence and purpose is to break up cartels. A private human resource
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:36A
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