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Arrest of Gaddafi's son 'a matter of time', says International Criminal Court
He said it is possible Libya's new government could be given jurisdiction in the case against Seif and Abdullah al-Senussi, the late dictator's brother-in-law and intelligence chief. “We are following information on the probable whereabouts of them,”
Updated: 11/09/2011 05:16P
Oregon senator, tech think tank engage on GPS tracking case
TechFreedom, a free-market technology think tank, is promoting a petition at NotWithoutAWarrant.com. It urges Congress to require authorities to obtain warrants before accessing citizens' digital information. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Updated: 11/09/2011 05:12P
When experts gathered to proffer solution to criminal justice system in Nigeria
Participants both from Nigeria and abroad in the criminal justice system attended and spoke on the challenges the country is facing on security issues. During the two-day, four-session marathon seminar, participants were of the opinion that the
Updated: 11/09/2011 05:12P
Feds review if Penn State officials violated federal law
whether there were possible violations of a federal law called the Clery Act. It requires colleges and universities to publish and distribute information about criminal offenses -- including sex offenses -- that are reported to school authorities.
Updated: 11/09/2011 05:01P
Penn State Scandal: Joe Paterno Is the Face of Six Men Guilty of Omission
Joe Paterno is retiring and at least four others have lost their jobs over what is now known as the Penn State Scandal. Make no mistake, the charges levied against former Nittany Lions defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky are serious and awful.
Updated: 11/09/2011 05:00P
Report: Penn State's Paterno facing possible civil suit, criminal charges
However, the 84-year-old coach could eventually face criminal charges. According to a story on SI.com, Paterno could be brought up on charges of perjury, obstruction of justice and violating the state's Child Protective Services Law.
Updated: 11/09/2011 04:26P
Battling Bribery: DOJ Pledges New Guidance on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
According to their press release: We are encouraged by the Justice Department's announcement of their intent to issue detailed new guidance on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act's criminal and civil enforcement provisions…We believe that strong guidance
Updated: 11/09/2011 04:14P
Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Abortion Clinic
So abortion clinics already break the law and Gods laws! by coyote on Nov 9, 2011 at 04:22 PM in reply to Christian So, Christian, which of the ten commandments are the "important" ones, again? I think you would be pretty hard-pressed to find a
Updated: 11/09/2011 04:01P
Penn State case puts spotlight on Pennsylvania child abuse reporting law
apparently will not face criminal liability. Legal experts also said two university officials charged with failing to report the suspected abuse potentially have a strong defence. The officials could rely on a loophole in the old law that could
Updated: 11/09/2011 03:48P
It matters
The stay is temporary while the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decides whether or not a new state DNA law, SB122, signed by Gov. Rick Perry, applies in Skinner's case. Breaking news this week is the scandal at Penn State. Yet to be determined is who
Updated: 11/09/2011 03:30P
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