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CBS 3 Springfield - WSHMKilling of gay man moves Chile to new law
The case has prompted a national debate in Chile over hate crimes, and his death prompted Chilean President Sebastian Pinera to say from Asia that his government won't rest until a proposed anti-discrimination law is passed. Four suspects are jailed,
Updated: 03/28/2012 10:18A
Law enforcement takes to Facebook to fight crime
Sites like Facebook and twitter have emerged into tools to help law enforcement get ahead in their cases. Getting online is not just about getting in touch with friends. For law enforcement, it's about getting on top of crime, and here in Mesa County,
Updated: 03/28/2012 10:16A
Court decision won't stop exploitation
Parliament, of course, could have another look at the decision and rewrite the applicable Criminal Code sections before that. But, considering prostitution was essentially made legal more than 30 years ago and it was only the communication for the
Updated: 03/28/2012 10:13A
What can and can't you say on Twitter?
Having charged him under the Crime and Disorder Act with making racially aggravated comments, the Crown Prosecution Service said it hoped he served as a warning to people posting comments online. And last week law student Joshua Cryer, 21,
Updated: 03/28/2012 10:12A
Texas Department of Public Safety Partners with NEC to Launch New Criminal
NEC Mobile ID enables all Texas law enforcement agencies to rapidly search the Texas DPS repository and receive real time positive identification. The TxDPS Mobile ID database is configured to host biometrics information for 9 million subjects,
Updated: 03/28/2012 10:06A
Strauss-Kahn's U.S. legal team to argue for civil suit dismissal
Under US law, the civil lawsuit against Strauss-Kahn remains viable even after the dismissal of criminal charges. The standard of proof in civil cases is also less strict than in criminal prosecutions. Wednesday's hearing will take place before Bronx
Updated: 03/28/2012 10:05A
Criminals get the drop on customs as syndicates track progress of drug shipments
Law enforcement agencies have discovered the system is being used by criminals to check if their shipping containers have been moved to a Customs Examination Facility or treated in a manner that suggests police attention. State and federal policing
Updated: 03/28/2012 09:41A
Criminals get the drop on customs as syndicates track progress of drug shipments
Law enforcement agencies have discovered the system is being used by criminals to check if their shipping containers have been moved to a Customs Examination Facility or treated in a manner that suggests police attention. State and federal policing
Updated: 03/28/2012 09:41A
HRW Urges Afghan Govt. To Release 400 Women Jailed For 'Moral Crimes'
These "crimes" usually involve flight from unlawful forced marriage or domestic violence. Some women and girls have been convicted of 'zina,' sex outside of marriage, after being raped or forced into prostitution. Zina is a crime under Afghan law,
Updated: 03/28/2012 09:35A
HRW Urges Afghan Govt. To Release 400 Women Jailed For 'Moral Crimes'
These "crimes" usually involve flight from unlawful forced marriage or domestic violence. Some women and girls have been convicted of 'zina,' sex outside of marriage, after being raped or forced into prostitution. Zina is a crime under Afghan law,
Updated: 03/28/2012 09:35A
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