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Street campaigns against 'snitches' move online as witness intimidation vexes
Damien Doxley lives by an unflinching code. And in his world, violating the law of the streets by cooperating with police makes someone fit for public shame, humiliation and ridicule — his own family members included. An 11-year stint in Missouri
Updated: 04/07/2012 01:33P
Zionist ICC Prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Closes his Eyes to the 2009
He said that the ICC decision is "wrong and against the international law" and will embolden Israel to repeat its crimes against the Palestinian nation. For three years, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has been trying to decide
Updated: 04/07/2012 01:14P
Browning to run for district attorney
“My focus will be on building effective, unprecedented partnerships with law enforcement and other agencies to protect neighborhoods and provide justice for those who have been victims of crime.” The Tallapoosa City Police Department and Pete Bridges,
Updated: 04/07/2012 01:11P
She didn't get off lightly: Lawyers
Although most prosecutions for driving-related offences come under the Road Traffic Act, the Penal Code can kick in, too. That's usually when a traffic violation results in another's death . Mr Chia said: "This gives the authorities the option of
Updated: 04/07/2012 12:44P
US report: a contradicting confluence of politics, international law
In the recently released factual supplement on the violations of international law in Sri Lanka's conflict, the US State Department Office of Global Criminal Justice (GCJ) exposes the defects in the investigations into the crimes reported by the Sri
Updated: 04/07/2012 12:29P
My turn: A penalty that lasts a lifetime
But today, with over 95 percent of once-caught sex offenders NOT re-offending with regard to sex crimes, maybe it is time to re-evaluate the law and its effects on people's lives. If someone has been clean for say seven years, why not allow him (or
Updated: 04/07/2012 11:15A
Scott signs Florida law inspired by child's death
Known as "Caylee's Law," the measure (HB 37) was among a handful of criminal justice bills signed into law Friday by the governor that included measures on human trafficking, cop killers and paying funeral expenses for children who die while in state
Updated: 04/07/2012 10:32A
Governor signs 'Caylee's law'
Known as "Caylee's Law," the measure (HB 37) was among a handful of criminal justice bills signed into law Friday by the governor that included measures on human trafficking, cop killers and paying funeral expenses for children who die while in state
Updated: 04/07/2012 10:30A
Friends, lawyers wage campaign for Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin shooting
Zimmerman appears poised to ratchet up the damage control by having more of his relatives go public, launching a website and hiring a veteran criminal defense attorney with a solid reputation and experience on TV. With attorney Hal Uhrig on the case,
Updated: 04/07/2012 10:11A
Bill Inspired by Caylee Anthony Becomes Law
Known as "Caylee's Law," the measure (HB 37) was among a handful of criminal justice bills signed into law Friday by the governor that included measures on human trafficking, cop killers and paying funeral expenses for children who die while in state
Updated: 04/07/2012 08:05A
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