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Davis robbery conviction overturned
Tuesday's ruling by Lord Justice Hughes, Mr Justice Henriques and Mrs Justice Macur followed a referral of his case to the Court of Appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), an independent body which investigates possible miscarriages of
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:23P
Simon says: Give Canadians social charter; renew commitments to Arctic peoples
TORONTO - Social justice remains elusive in Canada as long as parts of society are left behind, says the head of the country's largest Inuit organization. Mary Simon of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami urged the federal government to create a "social charter,"
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:22P
Vision: Spain's Enormous, Inspiring Protests Are Rooted in Restoring Democracy
In an unprecedented social rebellion, the Generation Y in Spain is forcefully protesting - among other things - the stinging economic crisis; mass unemployment at a staggering 45% among less than 30-year-olds and th e ossified Spanish political system
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:21P
Eritrea Tyrant's Ind. Day Show: World Of Friends, None On His Side!
He told the nation what it expects to hear and knows all along: The border issue and the devil called USA and of course the UN Sanction, which he said was an expression of the international community's political bankruptcy and mental anguish!
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:18P
The Lawyers Cometh! Arnold's Mistress Hires A Law Firm
Last week, we learned that Maria Shriver had reportedly hired lawyer Laura Wasser to represent her in potential divorce proceedings against her husband. Now, Arnold's mistress Mildred Patty Baena has ALSO brought on legal representation for usage
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:18P
On evolution
This move, however, adds a theological problem to the evidential bankruptcy of the dominant scientific explanation. It is not necessary to interpret the Genesis narrative literally in order to see that it contradicts the very idea of the species
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:17P
police to enforce seat-belt law on Deer Valley
Police will be looking for primary traffic violations such as speeding, which allows officers to address secondary violations such as not wearing seat belts. Arizona law does not permit officers to stop someone just for not wearing a seat belt.
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:16P
Legislation could give boost to farmers markets
Vendors peddling their wares must obtain food service permits and liability insurance, and there are regulations requiring that cooked foods be prepared in a commercial kitchen. They all point to government and big business influencing what is sold and
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:15P
Simitian's New Bill Affords New Rights to Drivers Caught By Red Light Cameras
Before installing a new traffic camera, law enforcement must prove it is to increase safety and caution, rather than increase revenue. A traffic violation notice intended to identify the driver in an alleged violation—a so-called “snitch ticket”—must
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:15P
Right to counsel of choice violated
Wiener, however, never entered an appearance, and Sellers was represented at all his court appearances by attorney Michael Oppenheimer, whom Wiener engaged to appear as secondary counsel. Trial was set for trial on May 12, 2008. On May 7 of that year,
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:15P