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Justice Department Shuts Down Piracy Site
The action is believed to be among the largest criminal copyright cases brought by the US government. If found guilty, the defendants face up to 50 years in prison on charges of racketeering, copyright infringement and money laundering. On Jan. 19 law
Updated: 01/19/2012 05:49P
Baloch senators slam govt's 'criminal silence'
ISLAMABAD - Severely criticising the federal government for its “criminal silence” over the deteriorating law and order situation in Balochistan, three senators from the restive province on Thursday said the people were now using the residences of
Updated: 01/19/2012 05:43P
Baloch senators slam govt's 'criminal silence'
ISLAMABAD - Severely criticising the federal government for its “criminal silence” over the deteriorating law and order situation in Balochistan, three senators from the restive province on Thursday said the people were now using the residences of
Updated: 01/19/2012 05:43P
Gov. Martinez to crack down on criminals during legislative session
Albuquerque and Las Cruces have already enforced the seizure law, which allows the police department to take the vehicle from someone who is convicted of a second DWI or more. Martinez wants to make that a state-wide law. "You have innocent families
Updated: 01/19/2012 05:22P
Improved genetic mapping opens up privacy concerns: BC Civil Liberties Association
By Evan Duggan, Postmedia News January 19, 2012 4:55 PM A digital representation of the human genome August 15, 2001 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Each color represents one the four chemical compenents of DNA.
Updated: 01/19/2012 05:09P
Right to an Attorney
But this case will leave the pervasive problem of bad legal representation in our criminal justice system essentially untouched. The issues that Maples had in finding adequate representation did not start with the appeal that led to the Supreme Court
Updated: 01/19/2012 05:03P
Legislature taking up Caylee Anthony-inspired bills
While not taking a hard a stand against the bills, the Maine Criminal Law Advisory Commission urged caution as lawmakers deliberate the proposals. Representing the legislatively created commission, John Pelletier said very few Maine statutes call for
Updated: 01/19/2012 05:03P
Maine lawmakers weigh 2 'Caylee's Law' bills
While not taking a hard a stand against the bills, the Maine Criminal Law Advisory Commission urged caution as lawmakers deliberate the proposals. Representing the legislatively created commission, John Pelletier said very few Maine statutes call for
Updated: 01/19/2012 05:01P
Criminal Probe Closed: Fla. Chief Won't Face Charges
Doral Police Chief Ricky Gomez will not face criminal charges after state investigators examined allegations that he rigged bids to buy office furniture and misappropriated taxpayer money to help pay for a swearing-in ceremony at a local resort. Jan.
Updated: 01/19/2012 05:00P
Megaupload founder arrested in NZ
According to the US Justice Department, Auckland police were executing "provisional arrest warrants requested by the United States". Dotcom does have a criminal record to his name but denies being involved in piracy. Along with Dotcom, Kim Tim Jim
Updated: 01/19/2012 04:45P
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