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Sandusky criminal case raises questions of rape
Gary Asteak, a criminal defense lawyer in Easton, prefers the term rape to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse for clarity's sake. "Let's call it what it is," Asteak said. "IDSI is kind of a long term. ... It's a whole lot easier to say rape.
Updated: 11/28/2011 12:15A
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by Google by Canada411.ca by Yellowpages.ca by eluta.ca Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Javier Arenas (red) is surrounded by Pittsburgh Steelers defenders, cornerback Ike Taylor (24), inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94), defensive end Brett
Updated: 11/28/2011 12:13A
Thought Crime in Washington
So why should we be surprised that, having ripped Zuccotti Park apart, destroyed books, gotten a rep for pepper-spraying and roughing up protesters (and reporters, too), the NYPD should propitiously announce the arrest of yet another “lone wolf”
Updated: 11/28/2011 12:02A
Dispute over Maricopa County's criminal information unclear
"To be honest with you, I never understood why we had the lawsuit to begin with," said Deputy County Manager Sandi Wilson. "I don't think a whole lot has changed other than personalities." All sides agree that changing personalities -- and one in
Updated: 11/27/2011 11:55P
Charges put focus on state sex laws
Gary Asteak, a criminal defense lawyer in Easton, prefers the term rape to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse for clarity's sake. “Let's call it what it is,” Asteak said. “IDSI is kind of a long term. ... It's a whole lot easier to say rape.
Updated: 11/27/2011 11:47P
Cyber crimes are getting more attention
Another issue hampering investigations on the local level is that most Cyber fraud is reported to state and federal agencies because the crime occurs via telephone or the Internet. Detective Capt. Orvis Campbell of the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's
Updated: 11/27/2011 11:20P
Daughter-in-law charges Madhya Pradesh ex-official with sexual harassment case
"On her complaint, the case has been registered against the two under section 354 of Indian Penal Code (assault or criminal force against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty)," Dilip Yadav, police in-charge of City Kotwali, told reporters.
Updated: 11/27/2011 11:19P
Gilham murder appeal underway
Convicted double-murderer Jeffrey Gilham's appeal began today at the Court of Criminal Appeal in Sydney. About 60 people, including Gilham's supporters of the Justice for Jeff group, crowded the court room. Gilham's mother, Helen, 55;
Updated: 11/27/2011 10:23P
Critics Target Bribery Law
Associated Press Lanny Breuer is head of the Justice Department's Criminal Division, which oversees cases involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Congress passed the law in 1977, after the Watergate scandal revealed the use of corporate slush
Updated: 11/27/2011 10:15P
Forced marriages law welcomed
Scotland is the only part of the UK where it would be a criminal offence to breach an order. John Fotheringham, vice-convenor of the body's family law committee, said the reforms will strengthen the position for those who refuse to marry.
Updated: 11/27/2011 10:08P
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