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Penn State University Board Special Committee Retains Former FBI Director
Judge Freeh also announced today that a confidential, toll-free hotline has been established for anyone with information that could assist in this investigation. The hotline number is (855)-290-3382, which will be active starting at 5 pm EST today.
Updated: 11/21/2011 11:08A
Mike asks SC to junk raps, void GMA arrest
If granted by magistrates in their full-court session today, a temporary restraining order (TRO) or status quo ante order may be issued by the court, effectively suspending the arrest of Rep. Arroyo as earlier ordered by Pasay City regional trial court
Updated: 11/21/2011 11:05A
Thanks to Patrick, DeLeo, and Murray for making a difference
Amidst a flurry of activity on high profile measures such as casinos and criminal law reform, the Massachusetts Legislature also made civil rights history last week by passing the Transgender Equal Rights Bill.
Updated: 11/21/2011 11:03A
Court Declares Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing
Clients are unlikely to make full disclosure if they know that information they provide their lawyer can be accessed by law enforcement officials and used against them in a criminal investigation or prosecution. The Court also agreed with the FLSC that
Updated: 11/21/2011 10:59A
Leveson inquiry must not kill genuine investigative journalism
That would have the dual effect of ensuring that the media is still subject to the full force of the criminal law, while also safeguarding genuine investigative journalism. Leveson must strive to ensure that lessons are learned about the scale of media
Updated: 11/21/2011 10:56A
Congolese opposition leader vows to eradicate corruption
Tshisekedi said, “We will work with the International Criminal Court and international community to build a justice system that is capable of bringing sound and transparent justice to those who commit the most terrible crimes in our country.
Updated: 11/21/2011 10:51A
Former FBI director Freeh to conduct independent investigation
Freeh also announced that a confidential, toll-free hotline has been established for anyone with information that could assist in this investigation. The hotline number is 855-290-3382, which will be active starting at 5 pm EST today (Nov. 21).
Updated: 11/21/2011 10:49A
Egypt army issues law against corruption
"The amended law would apply to those who work to corrupt political life and damage the interests of the nation," the military council said in a statement. Those convicted by the criminal court would be "removed from positions of leadership and would
Updated: 11/21/2011 10:48A
No charges recommended for Stevens prosecutors
Ted Stevens is not recommending criminal charges against any of the Justice Department attorneys who tried him despite finding widespread misconduct beyond what has yet been publicly revealed. The findings in a two and a half-year investigation by
Updated: 11/21/2011 10:42A
Egypt army issues law against political corruption
"The amended law would apply to those who work to corrupt political life and damage the interests of the nation," the military council said in a statement. Those convicted by the criminal court would be "removed from positions of leadership and would
Updated: 11/21/2011 10:41A
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