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'Kid that stutters, tall girl wearing glasses' are the ones who need help
The law center pointed out that all 50 states already have criminal laws punishing violence against others, Holder himself admitted there is no evidence "hate crimes" were unpunished at the state level, and in 2008, of the 1.38 million violent crimes
Updated: 12/10/2011 08:44P
Boxer, scholar Manny Thompson continues his rise from street life with college
That next level will likely involve getting a master's degree in criminal justice at WSU, and then working toward a career in law enforcement, hopefully as an agent with the DEA, Manny said this week. That's not a far-fetched goal, though budget
Updated: 12/10/2011 08:30P
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Free the death penalty - let justice run its course
What you may not know is that Faulkner agreed with Williams because she lost faith in the criminal justice system. "The disgusting reality with the death penalty in Pennsylvania is that the fix is in before the hearings even begin," Faulkner explained
Updated: 12/10/2011 08:28P
Supreme Court may hear Arizona's appeal in immigration case
Last year, the administration went to court in Phoenix to block Arizona's stepped-up enforcement law, known as SB 1070. Obama's lawyers argued the power to enforce the immigration laws rested exclusively with the federal government,
Updated: 12/10/2011 07:41P
Men who "control" their wives could face criminal charges
Men who bully or “control” women could face criminal charges under new domestic violence laws. Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister, wants to make abusive behaviour by men a criminal offence, even if it does
Updated: 12/10/2011 06:38P
Playing Games with International Humanitarian Law
D. Wes Rist is an Adjunct Professor of Law and Assistant Director of the Center for International Legal Education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He earned an LL.M. with Distinction in International Human Rights Law from the University
Updated: 12/10/2011 06:35P
Conservatives and “homo-bestiality”
Former presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee seemed to equate homosexuality and bestiality when he told Beliefnet in 2008: “I think the radical view is to say that we're going to change the definition of marriage so that it can mean two men, two women,
Updated: 12/10/2011 05:02P
Lamorde in trouble
In 2005, he attended a course on law enforcement at Harvard University. Lamorde holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Master's in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice from the Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria. ~• Photo : Sun Publishing.
Updated: 12/10/2011 04:39P
Ky braces for inmate releases
3 will parole almost 1000 state prisoners as much as six months early on their sentences as part of penal code reform enacted earlier this year. Lawmakers estimate all the reforms from House Bill 463 – the Public Safety and Offender Accountability Act
Updated: 12/10/2011 04:39P
Crime and punishment Debra J. saunders - Free the death penalty - let justice
What you may not know is that Faulkner agreed with Williams because she lost faith in the criminal justice system. "The disgusting reality with the death penalty in Pennsylvania is that the fix is in before the hearings even begin," Faulkner explained
Updated: 12/10/2011 03:11P
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