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Prosecutions continue under Thailand's anti-democratic lese majeste laws
By John Roberts A trial is currently underway in the Bangkok Criminal Court of Somyot Pruksakasemsuk under Article 112 of the Thai Criminal Code, the section that deals with lese majeste or offences against the Thai King and royal family.
Updated: 05/05/2012 12:44A
Warren, Youngstown urged to cooperate in fighting crime
“Community involvement goes a long, long way in helping law enforcement do its job,” Cantalamessa told the Mahoning Valley Task Force on Crime and Violence. Community organizations and neighborhood associations give police vital information about
Updated: 05/05/2012 12:31A
Warren, Youngstown urged to cooperate in fighting crime
“Community involvement goes a long, long way in helping law enforcement do its job,” Cantalamessa told the Mahoning Valley Task Force on Crime and Violence. Community organizations and neighborhood associations give police vital information about
Updated: 05/05/2012 12:31A
Gov. Scott signs no-fault fraud legislation
"They are already trying to scam the system," Scott said while flanked by about 50 law enforcement officers. The governor signed the bill at the Northeast Florida Law Enforcement Training Criminal Justice Center on the north campus of Florida State
Updated: 05/05/2012 12:23A
Court documents suggest there are at least 17 accusers in Sandusky case
According to reporting by the Associated Press, criminal law experts said there are reasons why prosecutors could decide not to file charges related to other potential victims, including credibility questions or a decision on how much evidence to
Updated: 05/05/2012 12:23A
Scott veto of early release bill defys logic
They're victimized again by laws that cage them with violent criminals and require them all to serve at least 85 percent of their sentences. The "re-entry" reform Scott vetoed would be open only to those having completed at least half their sentences
Updated: 05/05/2012 12:16A
Court documents suggest there are at least 17 accusers in Sandusky case | The
According to reporting by the Associated Press, criminal law experts said there are reasons why prosecutors could decide not to file charges related to other potential victims, including credibility questions or a decision on how much evidence to
Updated: 05/05/2012 12:10A
Libya: Revoke Draconian New Law
Under Law 37, passed on May 2, 2012, spreading “false or vicious news” or “propaganda” that harms “military efforts to defend the country, terrorizes people, or weakens the morale of citizens” is a criminal offense, punishable with imprisonment for an
Updated: 05/05/2012 12:09A
Sandusky defense filing indicates other 'accusers'
"This in all likelihood means that there are other people who have come forward who have accused him of improper sexual conduct," said Wes Oliver, a Widener Law School professor who specializes in criminal law. Asked about the eight supposed accusers,
Updated: 05/05/2012 12:02A
Late opposition stalls proposed victims' rights amendment
The lobbying effort by the Illinois State Bar, Illinois state's attorneys and Illinois public defenders associations forced lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee on Criminal Law to reconsider their position. “This, in my mind, has thrown a very
Updated: 05/04/2012 11:33P
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