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Giving too much license to cops
But Alito's interpretation is an open invitation to abuse -- as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg emphatically warned in her dissent: "The court today arms the police with a way routinely to dishonor the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement in drug cases.
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:55A
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Leak was very happy to catch up with so many friendly faces at EuroWeek's bonds awards dinner at the Royal Courts of Justice on Wednesday night. Many congratulations to all the winners, and commiserations to those who missed out.
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:55A
Fostoria man sues officers over search
TIFFIN -- A Fostoria man who claims two police officers illegally searched his vehicle and his person -- right down to his boxer shorts -- has filed a lawsuit against the officers. In a complaint filed this week in Seneca County Common Pleas Court,
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:55A
Villagers decry govt approval despite pending court appeal
KOTA KINABALU: A group of villagers living in a remote area in Sabah are seeking justice after a private company encroached on their land with the approval of the state government despite a pending court appeal. The group of nine travelled by boat and
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:54A
71-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision
Valley Traffic Detectives said "at about 12:15 pm, 71-year-old, Eduardo Perez...was riding his bicycle eastbound on the south crosswalk of Sherman Way when he was struck by a possible small black 4-door sports utility vehicle. The vehicle was traveling
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:54A
Fardon cleared for possible release
Acting Brisbane Supreme Court Justice Julie Dick on Friday published her reasons for allowing Fardon, who has spent more than 30 years in jail for sex offences against children and women, back into the community. However, the 62-year-old will remain in
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:54A
Arlington police still looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run case
Investigators do not believe the driver was at fault in the crash because, they say, Jennifer was in the road and not in a crosswalk. Still, the driver had the responsibility to stop and render aid, police say. WHAT'S NEW: Arlington police issued
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:54A
Study reports advance in treating paralysis
A 25-year-old man paralyzed in a hit-and-run accident five years ago can stand on his own again, and with help, can walk a few steps, says a new study. He can also voluntarily move his hips, knees, ankles and toes. Scientists from the University of
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:53A
Not All Good for Everyone
National Council of Women NZ (NCWNZ) recognises the difficulty within the budget for many New Zealanders however we are pleased to hear that new money will go into Health, Education and Justice. NCWNZ has had a keen interest in early childhood both
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:52A
Police: Ballston Spa man arrested after attempting to enter home
MILTON -- An 18-year-old Ballston Spa man was arrested for burglary Thursday after a homeowner came home from work to find the crawling through a window, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. The homeowner arrived at his Rowland Street
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:52A