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US cites United Nations treaty in seeking extradition of Megaupload founder
February 13, 2012, 7:52 PM — The United States government will be relying on a United Nations treaty aimed at combating international organised crime as the legal basis of its extradition to the US of Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom and other co-accused.
Updated: 02/14/2012 09:42A
Las Vegas' newest museum puts the Mafia on exhibit
Goodman, who graduated from Haverford College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, was a noted criminal defense lawyer before he entered politics. His clients included Lansky, Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal (the Robert De Niro character in Casino),
Updated: 02/14/2012 09:32A
Casey bill aims to help crime witnesses
BY HALEY KMETZ IN AN ATTEMPT to help local law-enforcement officials better protect witnesses, US Sen. Bob Casey introduced legislation yesterday that would make witness intimidation a federal crime. Joined by Philadelphia District Attorney Seth
Updated: 02/14/2012 09:26A
Cloud shrouds fraud risk: RCMP
Canadian police are struggling to combat business crime in the cloud computing world, an elusive and little-controlled realm that criminals can exploit to steal money and personal identities, and in which foreign governments can collect trade secrets.
Updated: 02/14/2012 09:23A
Mandatory gun term ruled 'unfair'
"A reasonable person knowing the circumstances of this case, and the principles underlying both the Charter and the general sentencing provisions of the Criminal Code, would consider a three-year sentence to be fundamentally unfair, outrageous,
Updated: 02/14/2012 09:22A
Japanese Supreme Court issues landmark decision on citizen juries
By majiroxnews TOKYO (majirox news) — A landmark decision on the validity of verdicts by a citizen jury will have a far reaching impact on the Japanese criminal justice system. A unanimous decision on Feb. 13 by all five justices of the Japanese
Updated: 02/14/2012 08:37A
Fines for deceiving consumers stiffened in Azerbaijan
The draft law on amendments in Criminal Code was discussed at the today's meeting of Milli Majlis. The statement came from the chairman of Azerbaijani parliament's committee on legal policy and statehood Ali Huseynli, APA reports.
Updated: 02/14/2012 08:28A
St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan in final negotiations on an extradition treaty
We therefore embrace our international partners in an effort to combat crime in both the local and international arena,” said Mr. Nisbett, who is also Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs In remarks prior to the start on negotiations at the Embassy of
Updated: 02/14/2012 08:19A
Justice Court Report: Feb 8, 2012
Mark Auerbeck, 32, of Riverhead, arrested Oct. 24, 2011 on charges of criminal mischief in the fourth degree and resisting arrest; arrested Nov. 2, 2011 on a charge of petit larceny; adjourned to Feb. 9, 2012 William Belcher, 45, of Riverhead,
Updated: 02/14/2012 07:41A
The Hague makes capital out of criminal courts
A few doors down the corridor, staff from a legal aid group are digging into real war crimes in Ivory Coast. Nearby at Humanity House, a small museum devoted to raising awareness about aid for the victims of disaster, visitors can find out what it's
Updated: 02/14/2012 07:20A
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