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Larry Elder Tells Good Day LA Trayvon Martin Case Is A 'Civil Matter,' Not A
“The idea that Al Sharpton or the Congressional Black Caucus needs to yell and scream for the law enforcement authorities to do their job, I find offensive.” Elder described Zimmerman as a “neighborhood watch captain concerned about crime” (some
Updated: 03/20/2012 01:04P
Lottery corporation hires Irish sports betting giant before law change
“We are focused on enhancing sports betting offerings on PlayNow.com within the current Criminal Code,” she said. PlayNow's original July 15, 2010 launch was marred by a security breach. The enhancement coming this summer involves Paddy Power,
Updated: 03/20/2012 12:58P
The Business of Giving: Vincent D'Onofrio of "Criminal Intent" to Auction
These days he's best recognized for his role as Detective Robert Goren on Law & Order: Criminal Intent. And now, he's offering acting lessons for a good cause. Mr. D'Onofrio is working with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund,
Updated: 03/20/2012 12:46P
On the Docket: Juvenile Life Without Parole
Ridge cajoled the legislature into overhauling the juvenile justice system with the mantra “adult time for adult crime.” A fundamental change in the law made it easier to charge juveniles as adults. In fact, certain violent offenses require prosecutors
Updated: 03/20/2012 12:34P
Minister must resign over ORNGE scandal
Isn't the Criminal Code written to enforce the law and punish the criminals despite their position and status? Let's not forget that we also have police brutality and cops breaking the laws without being punished. The only punishment they get is
Updated: 03/20/2012 12:31P
Lubbock Assistant DA resigns to campaign for County Judge
Lubbock Assistant Criminal District Attorney, Scott Morris, has resigned his position to campaign for Judge, Lubbock County Court at Law, No. 1. Morris is running against Mark Hocker who announced his candidacy back in December.
Updated: 03/20/2012 12:29P
Kyiv confirms Odesa suspected bombers being prosecuted for terrorism
The two men are suspected of the establishment of a terrorist organization (Ukrainian Criminal Code Article 258-3) and preparation of a terrorist attack (Articles 14 and 258), it said. The Ukrainian Security Service had confirmed on Feb.
Updated: 03/20/2012 12:27P
Nation Six Mitigation Hearing in Zimbabwe
By Richard Lee, 20 March 2012 Alec Muchadehama, the lawyer for Munyaradzi Gwisai and five others convicted of conspiracy to commit public violence in violation of section 188 of Zimbabwe's Criminal Code, presented reasons for mitigation of sentence
Updated: 03/20/2012 12:16P
Lawyer doubts Urewera Four will be jailed
The jury was unable to reach a verdict on a 12th charge, which related to the four accused participating in a criminal group. Tame Iti spoke in Te Reo outside court after being released on bail. He's thanked his supporters, and says despite the intense
Updated: 03/20/2012 12:11P
We Now Know With Near-Certainty That Wall Street Execs Committed Felonies
Individual states have their own perjury laws, which were undoubtedly violated as well. The HUD report also suggests that individual banks may be guilty of obstruction of justice and the criminal violation of the False Claims Act for filing insurance
Updated: 03/20/2012 12:10P
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