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The Violent Crime Task Force message to offenders: "either leave behind a life ...
The offenders agreed to appear before a gathering of community leaders, law enforcement officials, friends and family members for an opportunity to either leave behind a life of crime, or suffer severe consequences. The Violent Crime Task Force is a
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:05P
Crimes Against Humanity
To the Editor: Re “Congolese Rebel Convicted of Using Child Soldiers” (news article, March 15): The conviction by the International Criminal Court of the warlord Thomas Lubanga for recruiting and training children for combat in Congo marks a milestone
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:00P
A war criminal in plain sight
International law is, still, subservient to international politics. The court has stepped in where it has been asked, and so far has been reluctant to poke powerful countries by interfering on their turf. That's a problem that could ultimately
Updated: 03/15/2012 06:45P
Tough Crime Bill Unfair to Aboriginals, Leaders Say
The minimum sentences for nonviolent offenses “will undermine the provisions under the Criminal Code that allow for cultural sensitivity and will result in even more First Nation people in Canadian prisons,” the Association of Iroquois and Allied
Updated: 03/15/2012 06:34P
Amina Filali and Violence Against Women in Morocco
Under Article 475 of the Morocco Penal Code, a perpetrator of rape on a minor is allowed to escape punishment if he marries the victim. While it may not be a provision of Moroccan law that is used frequently, it is a violation of human rights that has
Updated: 03/15/2012 06:29P
Alaska Sen. Stevens probe: 2 prosecutors withheld information
US District Judge Emmet Sullivan dismissed the conviction in April 2009 after the Justice Department admitted misconduct in the case. Stevens died in a plane crash on August 9, 2010. The judge ordered Schuelke's 2 ½ year criminal investigation,
Updated: 03/15/2012 06:26P
Alaska Sen. Stevens probe: 2 prosecutors withheld information
US District Judge Emmet Sullivan dismissed the conviction in April 2009 after the Justice Department admitted misconduct in the case. Stevens died in a plane crash on August 9, 2010. The judge ordered Schuelke's 2 ½ year criminal investigation,
Updated: 03/15/2012 06:26P
Law Enforcement Talks 'Sexting' and Online Safety With NHS Freshmen
Ron Blanchard asked a group of Naugatuck High School freshmen on Wednesday how many of them use cell phones to post pictures to Facebook. Several hands went up in the auditorium and some chatter and laughter shortly followed.
Updated: 03/15/2012 06:19P
Christian minister accused of 'crime against humanity' for homosexuality stance
Recently, St. Petersburg passed a pro-family law banning homosexual propaganda. But Lively is an American citizen, living in a society where Christian and anti-homosexualist messages are increasingly under ban. When a hate crime law is passed,
Updated: 03/15/2012 06:16P
Christian minister accused of 'crime against humanity' for homosexuality stance
Recently, St. Petersburg passed a pro-family law banning homosexual propaganda. But Lively is an American citizen, living in a society where Christian and anti-homosexualist messages are increasingly under ban. When a hate crime law is passed,
Updated: 03/15/2012 06:16P
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