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Defense in Penn State case digs into accusers' pasts
In a series of discovery requests made to the attorney general's office in recent months, Sandusky lawyer Joe Amendola has sought school transcripts, medical records going back to birth, Internet search histories, Facebook account details,
Updated: 05/08/2012 06:28P
Recommended: Viewing child porn on the Web 'legal' in New York, state appeals
"Merely viewing Web images of child pornography does not, absent other proof, constitute either possession or procurement within the meaning of our Penal Law," Senior Judge Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick wrote for a majority of four of the six judges.
Updated: 05/08/2012 06:18P
NY court: Just viewing child porn not state crime
2012 6:10 PM By The Associated Press MICHAEL VIRTANEN (Associated Press) (AP) -- New York's top court ruled Tuesday that simply viewing child pornography online does not constitute either criminal possession or procurement under state penal law.
Updated: 05/08/2012 06:17P
Viewing child porn on the Web 'legal' in New York, state appeals court finds
"Merely viewing Web images of child pornography does not, absent other proof, constitute either possession or procurement within the meaning of our Penal Law," Senior Judge Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick wrote for a majority of four of the six judges.
Updated: 05/08/2012 06:16P
No immunity to Italian marines, Govt tells court
In an affidavit, the Ministry of External Affairs told a bench headed by Justice Altamas Kabir that the Kerala government had acted within the law in initiating criminal action against the Italian mariners. Maintaining that the Italian government had
Updated: 05/08/2012 06:10P
Seattle assistant police chief cleared
Chief Criminal Deputy Mark Larson wrote in a letter to State Patrol Chief John Batiste Tuesday that the patrol "uncovered no evidence to support a conclusion that there was a criminal law violation." Prosecutors had asked the patrol to look into
Updated: 05/08/2012 06:10P
Seattle assistant police chief cleared
Chief Criminal Deputy Mark Larson wrote in a letter to State Patrol Chief John Batiste Tuesday that the patrol "uncovered no evidence to support a conclusion that there was a criminal law violation." Prosecutors had asked the patrol to look into
Updated: 05/08/2012 06:09P
Defense in Sandusky case digs into accusers' past
Accusers who also plan to file civil lawsuits can be seen as being motivated both by telling the truth and by making money, said David A. Harris, a University of Pittsburgh law school professor who teaches criminal law procedure and evidence.
Updated: 05/08/2012 06:00P
Recognizing—and Assisting—the Victims
On April 30, Mexico's Senate and Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved a General Victims' Law that would offer judicial, medical and economic assistance to victims of violent crimes. The law applies to victims of criminal aggression as well as
Updated: 05/08/2012 05:58P
Recognizing—and Assisting—the Victims
On April 30, Mexico's Senate and Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved a General Victims' Law that would offer judicial, medical and economic assistance to victims of violent crimes. The law applies to victims of criminal aggression as well as
Updated: 05/08/2012 05:58P
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