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RCMP investigating polygamy allegations in Bountiful, BC — again
But that investigation was not looking at the Criminal Code section banning polygamy because of questions around the constitutionality of the law. RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk says that changed this week after the province's attorney general said there would
Updated: 03/30/2012 02:55P
RCMP investigating polygamy allegations in Bountiful, BC --again
The Mounties launched an investigation targeting Bountiful last year after a constitutional court case uncovered allegations that teen girls had been moved to the US to marry older men. But that investigation was not looking at the Criminal Code
Updated: 03/30/2012 02:49P
Man suspected of killing 5 in SF exemplifies legal loophole for criminal
GARANCE BURKE AP SAN FRANCISCO — The case of a Vietnamese ex-con accused of killing five people in San Francisco is shedding harsh light on Supreme Court rulings that are forcing the release of thousands of criminal immigrants because they can't be
Updated: 03/30/2012 02:37P
RCMP investigating polygamy allegations in Bountiful, B.C. --again
But that investigation was not looking at the Criminal Code section banning polygamy because of questions around the constitutionality of the law. RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk says that changed this week after the province's attorney general said there would
Updated: 03/30/2012 02:30P
Iraqi cybercrime bill is the worst kind
The United States is considering its own cybercrime legislation, and the European Union is seeking to harmonize its member state's computer crime laws. Governments understandably want to prevent further online attacks. Journalists suffer these attacks
Updated: 03/30/2012 01:51P
William Hague faces legal action over Sri Lankan diplomat war crimes claim
An organisation representing the international Tamil diaspora is taking legal action against William Hague over the Foreign Office's failure to confront a senior Sri Lankan diplomat accused of complicity in crimes against humanity during the final
Updated: 03/30/2012 01:41P
Malawi, listen up! Electricity for $350m, host Bashir you lose it
The US$350 million is grant and not a loan. A loan is something you get, say from China, without too many strings attached; other than that you have to use their labour and materials. Loan interest rates could be low, but the bottom line is that future
Updated: 03/30/2012 01:34P
CBI files chargesheet against IAS officer in illegal mining case
Ms 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 01:33P
Mining Scam: CBI Files Chargesheet Against IAS Officer
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 01:16P
In a Colorblind Society, Did Trayvon Martin Have a Right to Stand His Ground?
Under Florida's “Stand Your Ground” law, Trayvon was allowed to stand his ground and use force to defend himself. If the gun was visible as George Zimmerman approached him, Trayvon would have been allowed to use deadly force against Zimmerman.
Updated: 03/30/2012 01:13P
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