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Barrett demands Walker explain legal defense fund
Scott Walker's Democratic rival demanded Tuesday that the Republican disclose what advice state election officials gave him that prompted the formation of a criminal defense fund connected to a secret probe of his associates.
Updated: 05/15/2012 03:25P

Beshear to Speak at Ceremony Honoring Fallen Officers
Steve Beshear will address the families, friends and comrades of Kentucky's fallen officers during the Department of Criminal Justice Training's annual law enforcement memorial ceremony at 11 am on Tuesday, May 22. The ceremony will honor two officers
Updated: 05/15/2012 03:02P

Criminal probe launched into JPMorgan's $2bn trading loss
By Katrina Jones - May 15th, 2012 (No Comment) Washington: A criminal investigation has been launched into the $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase by the Justice Department, a law enforcement source privy to the development informed.
Updated: 05/15/2012 02:51P

Foreigners receiving more legal support
A foreign defendant in a criminal case, according to the law, can have a lawyer appointed by the court if they are unable to hire one. Foreigners involved in civil cases can also receive legal aid if they are short of funds and their country has a
Updated: 05/15/2012 02:44P

Powell voyeurism trial in hands of jury
"A criminal case is about what has been proved,” said Currie, focusing on proof. “You gave an oath to follow the law,” he said, telling jurors to decide case on evidence, and not on "how bad you may feel." Currie told them if they could think of "an
Updated: 05/15/2012 02:43P

Reds renew lese majeste campaign
A network of social activists for democracy and relatives of political prisoners yesterday gathered in front of Government House to submit a letter to Ms Yingluck, calling on her to press for the amendment of Section 112 of the Criminal Code _ the
Updated: 05/15/2012 02:43P

Ala. governor signs law lowering school age to 6
News Leader 9 has confirmed that as many as 20 students at a school in Phenix City could face criminal charges after a senior prank. News Leader 9 has confirmed that as many as 20 students at a school in Phenix City could face criminal charges after a
Updated: 05/15/2012 02:40P

Report: Texas Executed Innocent Man
A Columbia law professor and his students detail how a death-row inmate's mistaken-identity claim was in fact the real deal. By Rachael Levy | Posted Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 2:21 PM ET This photo from Feb. 29, 2000, shows the "death chamber" at the
Updated: 05/15/2012 02:30P

Report: Texas Executed Innocent Man
A Columbia law professor and his students detail how a death-row inmate's mistaken-identity claim was in fact the real deal. By Rachael Levy | Posted Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 2:21 PM ET This photo from Feb. 29, 2000, shows the "death chamber" at the
Updated: 05/15/2012 02:30P

Davis Wright Tremaine | Ninth Circuit Holds that Knowledge of HIPAA Is Not
The decision serves as a reminder to health care providers, health plans, and their business associates that ignorance of the law is not an excuse to criminal prosecution with respect to HIPAA, and that significant repercussions may result from
Updated: 05/15/2012 02:25P