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Longtime Prosecutor Keeney Honored at DOJ Memorial Service
He worked under 11 presidents and nearly 20 Attorneys General as a prosecutor and superviser at the Justice Department, retiring in September 2010 as the Criminal Division's Deputy Assistant Attorney General, a position he held for nearly 40 years.
Updated: 01/24/2012 10:08P
Mariska Hargitay Backs Expansion of NY's DNA Database
This is an important step in making sure our laws recognize and utilize the best technology to protect our residents.” The use of DNA technology has revolutionized the criminal justice system in theUnited States. It has meant that perpetrators are held
Updated: 01/24/2012 10:04P
Law soon to take on dreaded Khaps
“Although intimidation or acts of violence constitute offences under the Indian Penal Code, yet, it is necessary to prevent assemblies which take place to condemn such alliances. This Bill is therefore, proposed to nip the evil in the bud and to
Updated: 01/24/2012 09:40P
Will 'Morrison' Derail Fed's Criminal Case Against Megaupload?
(Here's a comprehensive analysis of RICO and Morrison from the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law.)" But Frankel also noted that Morrison “hasn't been as deeply tested in criminal cases as it has on the civil side," and pointed to "a 1922 Supreme
Updated: 01/24/2012 09:08P
Bangkok Post : PM vows to protect lese majeste law
The prime minister made the statement in response to the latest call by the Nitirat group of law lecturers to amend the law. She said the government is more concerned about protecting the institution than changing Article 112 of the Criminal Code to
Updated: 01/24/2012 08:56P
Bill aimed at criminal justice reforms
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill filed by House Speaker Kris Steele is aimed at reducing crime, corrections costs and the state's prison population by enacting a package of criminal justice reforms. “This bill does a lot,” said Steele, R-Shawnee.
Updated: 01/24/2012 08:47P
Police department still taking applications for citizens academy
Areas covered include criminal law, crime prevention, investigations, drugs, domestic violence, patrol, use of force, the firing range and more. Also included is a six-hour ride along program where applicants will ride with on duty officers.
Updated: 01/24/2012 08:42P
Alaska lawmakers seek inexpensive crime solutions
It's not clear whether any special initiatives or pieces of legislation will result from the summit. French has said it's important to bring together criminal justice experts to get a better sense of what is happening in the system and to then consider
Updated: 01/24/2012 08:19P
Egypt: Exceptions to Ending Emergency Law Invite Abuse
On September 10, however, Information Minister Osama Heikal announced that the SCAF was expanding the scope of application of the Emergency Law to cover strikes and demonstrations that disrupt traffic as well as “the spreading of false information
Updated: 01/24/2012 08:18P
Rwandan genocide suspect Leon Mugesera case shows need for law change: Kenney
Dench said she's concerned about the “one-size-fits-all” approach to dealing with war criminals. “Their solution is to deport them but that doesn't mean they'll be brought to justice,” she said, adding Canada could be doing more to prosecute war
Updated: 01/24/2012 08:07P
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