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Mladic must face war crimes charges
16 years is a long time to wait for justice. It is a long time to know that someone responsible for this trauma is walking free. Now he must answer to these serious international crimes.”The 69-year-old former general was flown to the Netherlands late
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:08P
Washington Co. town repeals "English only" law
JACKSON -- A Washington County town has repealed a law that made English the only official language of town business. The law in the town of Jackson made it illegal to speak any other language other than English at town board or planning meetings.
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:07P
Osun TRC ends sitting, berates Oyinlola, Justice Oloyede, others over refusal
The seven-man commission that had Justice Uwaifo as chairman and Yunus Ustaz-Usman (SAN), Mrs. Funmi Falana, Mr. Hakeem Yussuf, Mr. Bamidele Aturu, Mr. Rufus Oyatoro and Mr. Nurudeen Ogbara as Secretary was inaugurated on February 17,
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:07P
Lawyer tasks Jonathan on economy, infrastructure, others
If you are to set an agenda for the president on justice administration, what would you suggest? I think the administration of justice system is as good as the personnel that manages it. I think I will set an agenda by looking at the Judiciary.
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:07P
Court orders UBA to refund firm's N120m excess charges
JUSTICE Adesuyi Olateru-Olagbegi of a Lagos High Court, Igbosere, has ordered the United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) to refund the sum of N119,372290.27 to firm, Carlink over illegal deduction from its account with the bank. The judge who made this order
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:07P
Jonathan 'll disappoint Nigerians, say lawyers
Aside, the opposition believe that nothing would come out of Jonathan's four-year tenure following his inability to bring on board technocrats and professionals. However, lawyers yesterday joined the fray, saying the nation should prepare for the
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:06P
Illinois Dream Act good for America
Most sensible people agree that an overhaul of the immigration system is needed. Borders must be secured, and a practical solution must be found for dealing with about 11 million undocumented immigrants living among us. An excellent way to start,
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:06P
Boiling Springs teacher accused of having sex with student
McElhenny taught Spanish and coached the swim team for the last two years. According to an incident report, witnesses saw McElhenny and the teen eating breakfast together, holding hands at Spring Fling and leaving school together in McElhenny's vehicle
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:06P
Ex-chief's sentence 13 months
Prosecutor Myesha Braden of the US Department of Justice's civil rights division urged Caputo to sentence Nestor within the guideline range based on the seriousness of the offense and to deter other law enforcement officers from committing similar
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:05P
Civil union law also allows for divorces
The courthouse saw two same-sex couples file for divorce Wednesday, as the same law that granted them the ability to apply for a license that would grant them basically the rights of married couples also allowed them to divorce.
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:05P
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