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Israel May Charge Filmmaker Over 'Jenin' Documentary
At the meeting the position of the State Prosecutor Office was that use of criminal law to prevent screening the film might lead to scathing criticism of Israel abroad, as well as reawakening interest in the 2003 film. Furthermore, such a use of the
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:23A

Filmmaker Could Be Charged for 'Jenin' Documentary
At the meeting the position of the State Prosecutor Office was that use of criminal law to prevent screening the film might lead to scathing criticism of Israel abroad, as well as reawakening interest in the 2003 film. Furthermore, such a use of the
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:23A

Mdluli to be moved from crime intelligence - Nathi Mthethwa
Its primary task is to work for the realization of safety and secured environment for all, particularly women, children, the disabled and the elderly. Policing is a heavy responsibly. There are many times when they are expected to carry the 'sins of
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:23A

Congress' "law and order" Republicans believe that oil companies above law
Robert Kennedy's article hits this problem head on with a great analysis of those allowing this criminal behavior to go on by hiding the science evidence... "In states like Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the fracking industry has flourished through
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:07A

New York Top Court: Viewing Child Porn Online Not A Crime
ALBANY, NY (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. The Court of Appeals dismissed two counts against James D. Kent,
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:00A

New York Top Court: Viewing Child Porn Online Not A Crime
ALBANY, NY (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. The Court of Appeals dismissed two counts against James D. Kent,
Updated: 05/09/2012 09:00A

Poland's president calls for Ukrainian law change as Tymoshenko row deepens
Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski has appealed to President Yanukovich to change Ukrainian legislation, making charges connected with political activity impossible under criminal law. He made the appeal in Warsaw, Wednesday, after Ukraine called
Updated: 05/09/2012 08:52A

Two face charges of brothel-keeping in Limerick
Thomas Lyons, 54, with an address at The Warrens, Malahide, Co Dublin, was charged with seven counts under the Criminal Law Sexual Offences Act and one count of making a false statement to garda. Zelandia Silva, 43, with an address at The Matthews,
Updated: 05/09/2012 08:40A

Crime scene investigation
Teams of law enforcement officers gathered around each crime scene wearing blue booties and carrying clipboards. They took photographs, notes, then tagged and bagged available evidence. Corpse-riddled scenarios were the final step in a weeklong
Updated: 05/09/2012 08:35A

New York court: Just viewing child porn not state crime
ALBANY, NY (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. The Court of Appeals dismissed two counts against James D. Kent,
Updated: 05/09/2012 08:28A