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MF Global likely to face criminal prosecution
By FOX Business NEW YORK — Federal law enforcement authorities investigating the implosion of MF Global say the likelihood of a criminal prosecution in the case has grown in recent weeks, as investigators actively discuss providing immunity to a key
Updated: 04/14/2012 12:14A
Chadbourne & Parke LLP | Corrupt Practices: Fresh Start
Simultaneously with adoption of the Anti- Corruption Act, the Criminal Code of Ukraine of 5 April 2001 (the Criminal Code) and Adminis- trative Offences Code of Ukraine of 7 Decem- ber 1984 (the Administrative Code) were amen- ded with revised articles
Updated: 04/13/2012 11:45P
DAs seek changes to Pennsylvania wiretapping law
A decade-and-a-half later, law enforcement officials say they're critical tools in the bad guys' arsenal and they want the law updated to make it easier to track criminals' movements. "To do nothing is not an option," said Risa Ferman,
Updated: 04/13/2012 11:24P
Putting homosexuality in the right perspective
Anwar called for a review of the Penal Code after he was acquitted of all charges. “Some people think that this Penal Code has some semblance to Islamic law. Since 1938, there were seven cases tried under 377; out of the seven, four were related to
Updated: 04/13/2012 11:12P
Using “pork” for other purposes is a crime?
in the 2012 General Appropriations Act. But the Revised Penal Code is quite clear that it is a criminal act to use government money for a purpose other than what that money was originally intended for, and this is called technical malversation.
Updated: 04/13/2012 11:06P
Meet the candidates: Republican nomination Dawn Allison for Wharton County
It is time to elect someone who will lead and foster respect for our judicial system, protect the innocent and vigorously prosecute those who violate the law. 2. What qualifies you to serve in this office? Of the candidates, I have the most criminal
Updated: 04/13/2012 10:14P
Missing woman's in-laws charged
Specifically, Litt's father-in-law - the now-charged Kulwant - seemed to fall under a dark media spotlight: he was convicted of sexual assault in 2007, and later was charged with criminal harassment of a woman and breach of probation.
Updated: 04/13/2012 09:33P
Law enforcers have failed to recover missing persons: CJ
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Friday observed that law enforcing agencies had failed to recover the missing persons in Balochistan or nab culprits involved in criminal activities. A three-member bench of the apex court heard a
Updated: 04/13/2012 09:06P
The truth deserves a commission
If a victim wants to seek justice, there exist multiple impediments. The Catholic Church cannot be sued as it does not ''legally'' exist. The dioceses and religious orders cannot be sued as they hide behind a legitimate legal defence.
Updated: 04/13/2012 08:46P
Poonam Litt's sister-in-law charged with second-degree murder
Public suspicion turned to the young mother's father-in-law, Kulwant Litt, after it was revealed the now 63-year-old has faced a multitude of criminal charges in the past, including a conviction for sexual assault and criminal harassment.
Updated: 04/13/2012 08:46P
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