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Ramey press release: Ramey seeks to curb recidivism rate
Thursday in the House Criminal Law Committee, State Rep. Randy Ramey, R-West Chicago, passed a measure to help reduce Illinois' high recidivism rate by requiring the Department of Employment Security, in cooperation with the Department of Corrections,
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:56P
Theatre groups says freedom of expression under siege
I hope this mail finds you well. As the "Rituals" 10 member team (8 artists, 1 driver and 1 Tour Manager), which was arrested at Nhedziwa Business Centre in Cashel Valley on 5 January 2011 and detained for two nights before being released by Mutare
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:21P
Cuba's Black Spring
Last Friday, after eight years of imprisonment, Biscet was released under an “extra penitentiary license”—a form of parole established in Cuba's Criminal Code. According to this provision, Biscet will continue to serve his 25-year sentence outside of
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:07P
WSJ:Justice Dept Finds Abuses In New Orleans Police Department
The Justice Department said its findings indicated violations of federal criminal law and certain constitutional provisions. That finding is expected to form the basis of a court-supervised agreement, called a consent decree, between the city and
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:58P
APJ Abdul Kalam to confer honorary doctorate to Ujjwal Nikam
Nikam is being honoured for his special work in criminal law by conducting various cases across the state of Maharashtra. Along with Nikam, two others would also be conferred honorary doctorates. They are Narendra Jadhav and Vijay Bhatkar for their
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:32P
Justice Department Faults New Orleans Police
By Evan Perez A Justice Department investigation into the New Orleans Police Department has found a pattern of misconduct that includes the use of excessive force, racially biased police tactics and illegal stops and searches.
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:31P
Jeri Ryan and Neal McDonough to appear in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Actors Jeri Ryan and Neal McDonough have been confirmed as guest stars for the final series of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. TVLine report both actors have signed up for guest-stars appears in the tenth and final season of the Law & Order spin-off
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:17P
The Costs of Marijuana Criminalization
There must be a better way to deal with drugs in New York City. These arrests are simply about boosting arrest numbers and aren't the answer to our problems," said Council Member Jumaane D. Williams... Over 70% of these arrests are of young people
Updated: 03/17/2011 11:44A
DY Patil University to confer doctorate on Nikam
Nikam is being honoured for his special work in criminal law by conducting various cases across the state. Besides Nikam, two others -- Narendra Jadhav and Vijay Bhatkar -- would also be conferred honorary doctorates for their contribution in the
Updated: 03/17/2011 11:21A
Dow Jones Adds Keynote Speaker for Global Compliance Symposium
US Department of Justice, will discuss the impact and future of FCPA enforcement. As head of the Criminal Division, Mr. Breuer oversees nearly 600 attorneys who prosecute federal criminal cases across the country and help develop the criminal law.
Updated: 03/17/2011 11:11A
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