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Ecuadoran court sentences Luis Guaman to 25 years in Brockton murders
By Maria Sacchetti and Maria Cramer, Globe Staff An Ecuadoran court has sentenced Luis Guaman to 25 years in prison, the maximum penalty under their criminal code, for the beating deaths of a young mother and her 2-year-old son last year in Brockton.
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:06A
Law enforcement investigates several thefts
Information has been passed on to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division regarding a possible suspect. - Children's toys were reported stolen from a Dalton Pike residence. Tony Adams said someone came onto her property and
Updated: 05/08/2012 11:02A
Thailand's 'Uncle SMS' dies after being jailed for texts
As news of his death spread, about 40 demonstrators gathered outside Bangkok's central criminal court holding signs denouncing the royal defamation law and holding leaflets saying, "Uncle is dead. Who killed him?" 'He was the victim of this draconian
Updated: 05/08/2012 10:58A
Mutual legal assistance treaties with UK, China ratified
SENATORS unanimously ratified Tuesday treaties entered into by the Philippine government with China and United Kingdom to provide mutual legal assistance in deterring crimes. The Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) provides a legal framework for
Updated: 05/08/2012 10:50A
Thai man imprisoned for anti-royalty texts dies
The case of Amphon Tangnoppakul, who had suffered from mouth cancer, drew attention to Thailand's severe lese majeste law last November when he received one of the heaviest-ever sentences for someone accused of insulting the monarchy.
Updated: 05/08/2012 10:22A
Thai jailed for anti-royalty texts dies in prison
As news of his death spread, about 40 demonstrators gathered outside Bangkok's Central Criminal Court holding signs denouncing the royal defamation law and holding leaflets saying "Uncle is dead. Who killed him?" His wife, Rosmalin Tangnoppakul,
Updated: 05/08/2012 10:14A
EEOC Guidance Highlights the Risks of Using Criminal History Checks in Hiring
Other Laws. Title VII is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to laws governing the use of criminal background checks in hiring. Employers who use these checks also need to be aware of their responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and
Updated: 05/08/2012 10:11A
Death reignites Thai lese majesty debate
“My condolences to Akong and to all law-abiding citizens in this decaying society,” wrote one commenter, Paul Siu. Another, Somsak Thaisuwan, took issue with Article 112 of the Thai constitution, which makes lese majesty a crime, saying “this should
Updated: 05/08/2012 10:07A
New law stipulates jail for drug drivers
New laws set to be unveiled this week could mean driving under the influence of drugs will become a criminal offence, with those convicted facing a jail term of up to six months. The new law, currently being reviewed by ministers, would no longer
Updated: 05/08/2012 10:03A
HONOURING WESTRAY: Steelworkers Launch Campaign to Enforce Criminal Code
OTTAWA, May 8, 2012 /CNW/ - On the 20 th anniversary of the Westray Mine explosion, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is launching a renewed effort to ensure enforcement of the 2004 Westray Act, landmark changes to the Criminal Code intended to make
Updated: 05/08/2012 10:03A
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