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AG Eric Holder to speak at legal symposium in DC
Holder is speaking Wednesday as part of a two-day National Symposium on Pretrial Justice. He is scheduled to speak at 11:30 am District of Columbia Police Chief Cathy Lanier and Arthur Wallenstein, the corrections director in Montgomery County,
Updated: 06/01/2011 06:04A
Ian Lavery column: 'Life and death decisions should not be made on cost'
In a debate earlier this week, I was shocked and amazed that the justice secretary made clear that the entire cabinet supports the proposal to reduce the prison sentence by half for all offenders if they plead guilty early. The only conclusion I can
Updated: 06/01/2011 06:04A
NK immigration matter tests human rights
SCOTT MORRISON: Well that's a criminal matter, this is about Australia's immigration law and this is someone who has failed the character test absolutely, they've been convicted of committing a double murder; I'm sorry but that disqualifies you from
Updated: 06/01/2011 06:04A
Plea deal halts extortion trial
According to a statement of facts presented to Justice Peter Rogers Tuesday afternoon, the events that led to the 2008 crime began a number of years ago when a couple lost money after investing with a man who later went bankrupt.
Updated: 06/01/2011 06:03A
Darting Deer More Frequent in June
Deer are the third most commonly struck object in Wisconsin traffic crashes, behind collisions with another vehicle or a fixed object. Here are some tips for the DOT to avoid hitting deer and what to do if you get into an accident involving a deer.
Updated: 06/01/2011 06:03A
atheism in the land of a thousand gods
India — where millions throng to the spot where a statue of Ganesha is said to be drinking milk and an absolute faith in God's will trumps every traffic law — is renowned for belief. Greek Tragedy suggests: Greece has some $70 billion in state assets
Updated: 06/01/2011 06:03A
Web raises free-speech questions
The New York Law Journal's Law.com reported recently that a New York court rejected an attempt by a Caribbean resort to force Google to turn over the name and other information about someone who posted an e-mail with comments criticizing the resort
Updated: 06/01/2011 06:02A
Dose.ca's Early Buzz: Snooki, Courtney Love, Bridesmaids and more
Snooki has lost her license and is facing a lawsuit after crashing into several police cars in Florence, Italy. That neck brace is fierce, though. Courtney Love's been ordered to pay $35000 US to two former maids after failing to pay their wages.
Updated: 06/01/2011 06:01A
Chinese rights activist jailed for fraud
Neither Li's current lawyer nor the trial court would comment. China Human Rights Defenders said Li has worked for years to help vulnerable groups protect their rights and has also promoted freer local elections.
Updated: 06/01/2011 06:01A
Rihanna Gets Her Revenge in 'Man Down' Video
Whether or not you believe in vigilante justice depends on your personal politics, but Rihanna's video will get you thinking. The director promised it would be dangerous and that it is. The video opens with shots of a bustling, busy market in the
Updated: 06/01/2011 06:00A
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