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Machete-wielding intruder robs Supreme Court justice
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer was robbed by an intruder armed with a machete last week while vacationing on the Caribbean island of Nevis, where Breyer's family own a vacation home, a court spokeswoman said Monday. Breyer's wife and two other
Updated: 02/13/2012 04:36P
Criminal convictions in Italy don't raise fears for Canadian asbestos industry
But law expert Ed Ratushny says similar criminal charges could be possible in Canada, even if it might be difficult for prosecutors to obtain a conviction. Canada has faced mounting opposition from health critics at home and abroad over its production
Updated: 02/13/2012 04:31P
Feds' $80K crime study on construction industry hits wall of silence
The study authors say they tried interviewing contractors, union representatives, provincial prosecutors and law-enforcement agencies. Twenty-nine of the 35 institutions they contacted either refused the invitation to participate or simply did not
Updated: 02/13/2012 04:11P
WCTC to Begin Training TSA Employees
The TSA employees, who work at General Mitchell International Airport, are taking three courses through WCTC's Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement program. The courses, specifically geared toward TSA employees, take an in-depth look at issues that
Updated: 02/13/2012 04:05P
Feds' $80K crime study on construction industry stumbles into wall of silence
The study authors say they tried interviewing contractors, union representatives, provincial prosecutors and law-enforcement agencies. Twenty-nine of the 35 institutions they contacted either refused the invitation to participate or simply did not
Updated: 02/13/2012 03:54P
NSW anti-bikie laws revved up again
The NSW government is reviving tough anti-gang laws struck out by the High Court last year, saying the original legislation was flawed. The former Labor state government introduced the Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act in 2009 after the fatal
Updated: 02/13/2012 03:52P
NSW anti-bikie laws revved up again
The NSW government is reviving tough anti-gang laws struck out by the High Court last year, saying the original legislation was flawed. The former Labor state government introduced the Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act in 2009 after the fatal
Updated: 02/13/2012 03:52P
Casey and Williams: Witness threats should be federal crime
By Joseph A. Slobodzian In legislation they said would protect "the sanctity of the criminal justice system," US Sen. Bob Casey and Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams today announced a bill that would make local witness intimidation a federal
Updated: 02/13/2012 03:48P
Jesse Kline: Lawful access bill set to become the new gun registry
For years, small-c conservatives have been arguing that the gun registry is a giant waste of money — not only because it went way over budget, but due to the fact that it serves to make criminals out of law abiding firearms owners.
Updated: 02/13/2012 03:44P
NSW govt revives anti-bikie laws
The NSW government is reviving tough anti-gang laws struck out by the High Court last year, saying the original legislation was flawed. The former Labor state government introduced the Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act in 2009 after the fatal
Updated: 02/13/2012 03:27P
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