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CBI files chargesheet against IAS officer in OMC case
Srilakshmi has been charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and causing wrongful gain (to OMC) under the Indian Penal Code, as well as with offences under Prevention of Corruption Act. The agency, however, also informed the court
Updated: 03/30/2012 11:23A
MP backs stalking law
The Government will be creating two new stalking offences: a criminal offence of stalking and a criminal offence of stalking where there is a fear of violence. Mrs Latham said: “Tragically we know that stalking can sometimes lead to physical violence.
Updated: 03/30/2012 11:20A
Illegal mining: IAS officer chargesheeted in OMC case
Srilakshmi has been charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and causing wrongful gain (to OMC) under the Indian Penal Code, as well as with offences under Prevention of Corruption Act. The agency, however, also informed the court
Updated: 03/30/2012 11:13A
Trayvon's "Stand Your Ground" rights
(AP Photo/Martin Family, File) (Credit: AP) This article originally appeared on The Crime Report, the nation's largest criminal justice news source. It is based on remarks delivered to a March 27, 2012 “Teach-in” at the John Jay College of Criminal
Updated: 03/30/2012 11:01A
FBI Warns Law Enforcement Agencies of Growing Anti-Government Movement
By Kevin Johnson A January FBI bulletin to law enforcement officials warned of the potential for violence from so-called "sovereign citizens" who claim to exist beyond the realm of government authority. TRINIDAD, Texas -- Gary Thomas will never forget
Updated: 03/30/2012 10:48A
Nigeria: Permanent Secretary and 5 others remanded in prison over N32.8
Their offences are punishable under Sections 97, 115 (ii), 119, 309 and 315 of the Penal Code Act Cap. 532 Laws of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria 2007, with 14 years in prison, if convicted. They all pleaded not guilty to the 16-count
Updated: 03/30/2012 10:45A
Nigeria: Permanent Secretary and 5 others remanded in prison over N32.8
Their offences are punishable under Sections 97, 115 (ii), 119, 309 and 315 of the Penal Code Act Cap. 532 Laws of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria 2007, with 14 years in prison, if convicted. They all pleaded not guilty to the 16-count
Updated: 03/30/2012 10:45A
Recent death of gay man highlights need for anti-discrimination law in Chile – UN
“We deplore the violent criminal act that took the life of this young man and urge the Chilean Congress to pass a law against discrimination, including on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, in full compliance with relevant international
Updated: 03/30/2012 10:36A
Gun rights advocates say toddler charges show no new gun laws needed
Gun rights advocates are citing this week's charging of a Tacoma mother and her male friend in the accidental shooting of a 3-year-old as evidence no new laws are necessary to punish irresponsible gun owners. “Criminal charges filed in the death of a
Updated: 03/30/2012 10:26A
Gun rights advocates say toddler charges show no new gun laws needed
Gun rights advocates are citing this week's charging of a Tacoma mother and her male friend in the accidental shooting of a 3-year-old as evidence no new laws are necessary to punish irresponsible gun owners. “Criminal charges filed in the death of a
Updated: 03/30/2012 10:26A
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