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SIUE terror threat inspires state legislation
Haine, a former Madison County prosecutor and member of the Illinois Senate Judiciary Criminal Law Committee, was surprised at what he came to believe was a serious oversight: That those who make serious threats can get out of jail if they post 10
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:57P
Antwi-Danso: Bring back Criminal Libel Law before Ghana is plunged into war
A lecturer at the Legon Centre for International Affairs is advocating a return to the regime of criminal libel law before the country is plunged into war. Vladimir Antwi Danso is worried at the growing insanity on the country's airwaves,
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:48P
Criminal security guards in South Florida lose license to work
"The security industry is screaming for this," said Schmitt. "We don't want to hire anyone with a criminal history." That law doesn't apply to Florida, said Wilkinson. It was intended for states that don't regulate private security. Florida does.
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:46P
First Look: Law & Order: SVU Swears In Its New Detectives
Pino takes on the role of Nick Amaro, a detective whose forte is reading the criminal and empathizing with them to elicit a confession. Giddish plays Detective Amanda Rollins, fresh out of training with a wealth of knowledge that
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:46P
New Brunswick court orders re-trial for dad convicted of spanking
FREDERICTON, September 16, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A New Brunswick father who was convicted of assault for spanking his 6-year-old son in 2009 has been granted a re-trial by the New Brunswick Court of Appeal.
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:45P
Liveblogging Session 2: Keynote Address of Deputy National Security Advisor
Brennan next takes up the argument that the Administration should rely solely on law of war detention. He explains that the strengthening of the criminal justice system and the federal courts has lessened the need for law of war detention.
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:31P
Political Briefs
Entertainment will be presented by Democratic organization volunteer. Kevin Lampe, political strategist, organizer and media relations expert, will be master of ceremonies. The 2012 primary election petitions will be available.
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:19P
Accused meat thief skirted sex offender law, police say
"That's a loophole in our current Megan's Law." Shover's conviction for attempted rape is part of a lengthy criminal history. "It's infuriating, and more importantly the public should be outraged," Dzezinski said. "I have a right to know where the
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:13P
• Singapore says tough security law still relevant
"The government notes the announcement by Malaysia that it will be replacing its Internal Security Act with new legislation aimed at preventing subversive action, organized violence and criminal acts," the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement.
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:09P
Towne seeking re-election as La Salle County State's Attorney
Immediately upon being appointed state's attorney in December 2006, replacing judicial nominee Joe Hettel, Towne restructured the state's attorney's office and created a position dedicated solely to the fight against drugs in La Salle County.
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:03P
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