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Feds: Tierney's in-laws ran huge gambling ring
Wyshak said Robert Eremian entrusted his big sister to manage a $10 million bank account in Salem that was flush with gambling proceeds. Their late father, “Big Bob” Eremian, was a debt collector for the crew until Patrice Tierney's son, John Chew,
Updated: 11/02/2011 02:53A
Administration Sues South Carolina Over New Immigration Law
The Obama administration, through Attorney General, Eric Holder, on Monday filed a lawsuit against a new immigration law, this time in South Carolina. The White House is accusing that state of interfering with the federal government's authority on
Updated: 11/02/2011 02:39A
The RD Supreme Court upholds the sentence to the resident of Dagestan accused
He was found guilty of committing crimes under the Art. 277 (attempt on the life of a statesman) of the Criminal Code RF and Part 1 of the Art. 222 (trafficking of firearms and ammunition) of the Criminal Code RF" - the official statement runs.
Updated: 11/02/2011 02:37A
Child Molestation Charges Against North Carolina Father Dismissed
A father accused of molesting his daughter turned to criminal defense lawyer Patrick Roberts of Roberts Law Group. Mr. Roberts worked to achieve a result where the charge against the father was dismissed. RALEIGH, NC, November 02,
Updated: 11/02/2011 02:29A
Comartin sports bet bill clears hurdle
The proposed bill would amend the Criminal Code to legalize sports betting on football, baseball or basketball games, for example, at casinos and racetracks. Currently, people can only bet on a series or group of games either in lotteries or at casinos
Updated: 11/02/2011 02:25A
DAs should adjust to new law allowing release of certain nonviolent offenders
The change was part of criminal justice reform passed by the Legislature in May to ease prison overcrowding and reduce prison costs. Tulsa County District Attorney Tim Harris complained Monday that his office was not given sufficient notice of the
Updated: 11/02/2011 02:15A
Department of Justice says South Carolina's immigration law conflicts with
The US Department of Justice challenged South Carolina's recently-approved immigration law in federal court on Oct. 31, saying the state's new rules conflicted with the federal government's immigration enforcement duties. The South Carolina law,
Updated: 11/02/2011 01:55A
Pakistan where Judges or victims of blasphemy law are killed or forced to
According to Article 295-C of Pakistan's criminal law, it is a crime punishable by death to blaspheme the Holy Prophet Muhammad. November 7, 2010, after more than a year of trial, a Session Court in Sheikhupura sentenced Asia Bibi to death and fined
Updated: 11/02/2011 01:33A
Ottawa vs. provinces: a new bout
Speaking about the omnibus anti-crime bill before a House of Commons committee on Monday, Quebec's Justice Minister had many commonsense things to say. Jean-Marc Fournier said the Conservative legislation will put more people in jails and do nothing to
Updated: 11/02/2011 01:26A
DWI law may need update
If the DWI law needs to be changed, so be it. The safety of our families is more important. Our recently re-elected and newly elected legislators can put that at the top of their agenda. The editorials in this column represent the opinions of The
Updated: 11/02/2011 01:23A
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