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B.C. court to rule on polygamy law, but just first step on a long process
Allegations of abuse and child brides in Bountiful dominated a trial that ended in April, with the federal and provincial governments arguing polygamy is always harmful and must be outlawed. Critics of the law, including Bountiful residents,
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:32A
Arrests will expand
Currently, a citizen's arrest is allowed only if an individual is caught committing a crime on or in relation to someone's property. Under the new law, a citizen's arrest would be permitted "within a reasonable period of time after" the crime was
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:32A
"Sexting" and Internet Crimes in Colorado
With the prevalence and speed of the Internet and mobile devices, racy photos and conversation are often shared via email, chat or text. Colorado has tough legislation that targets sexual exploitation of children that occurs over electronic media.
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:22A
Polygamy ruling expected today
BC Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman is expected to give his ruling on the landmark reference case today following a lengthy trial that ended earlier this year. Ron Skolrood, a Vancouver lawyer and constitutional law expert who has been
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:20A
Germain - Minister of State Hoyer on Ukraine: Penal law is an inappropriate
She must receive the medical treatment she needs. The German Government's expectation of Ukraine is crystal-clear: Ukraine must ensure a fair and due process of law. Democracy means that political differences are resolved via political competition.
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:20A
B.C. court to rule on polygamy law
expect will be a trip to the country's highest court. Allegations of abuse and child brides in Bountiful dominated a trial that ended in April, with the federal and provincial governments arguing polygamy is always harmful and must be outlawed.
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:18A
FOX Carolina 21Man sentenced to 20 years for insulting Thai queen
Entertainment News from AP BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's criminal court sentenced a 61-year-old man to 20 years in prison Wednesday for sending text messages deemed offensive to the country's queen. The court found Amphon Tangnoppaku guilty on four counts
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:14A
CBS 3 Springfield - WSHMMan sentenced to 20 years for insulting Thai queen
Entertainment News from AP BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's criminal court has sentenced a 61-year-old man to 20 years in prison for sending text messages deemed insulting to the country's queen. The court found Amphon Tangnoppaku guilty Wednesday of
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:07A
Merck to Plead Guilty, Pay $950 Million to Settle Vioxx Marketing Charges
As Bloomberg reports, the company's Merck Sharp & Dohme unit will admit it broke criminal law by promoting Vioxx for rheumatoid arthritis patients before that use of the drug was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2002.
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:06A
Thailand man sentenced to 20 years for insulting Queen
The court found Amphon Tangnoppaku guilty Wednesday of violating the kingdom's lese majeste and computer crime laws. Lese majeste is the crime of insulting the monarchy, and Thailand's laws against it are the most severe in the world.
Updated: 11/23/2011 04:02A
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