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Most Massive Injustice I Have Seen In 50 Years
Rule 33 of the US Code stipulates that relevant new evidence [in this case, the discovery of Judge Reade's secret meetings with law enforcement] not available at the time of trial, are grounds to grant a new trial. The court of appeals, abandoning all
Updated: 09/21/2011 06:51P
Most Massive Injustice I Have Seen In 50 Years
Rule 33 of the US Code stipulates that relevant new evidence [in this case, the discovery of Judge Reade's secret meetings with law enforcement] not available at the time of trial, are grounds to grant a new trial. The court of appeals, abandoning all
Updated: 09/21/2011 06:51P
Most Massive Injustice I Have Seen In 50 Years
Rule 33 of the US Code stipulates that relevant new evidence [in this case, the discovery of Judge Reade's secret meetings with law enforcement] not available at the time of trial, are grounds to grant a new trial. The court of appeals, abandoning all
Updated: 09/21/2011 06:51P
Bishops call for prison, justice system reforms
The Australian Catholic Bishops' statement for Social Justice Sunday, on Sept. 25, points out serious shortcomings in Australia's prisons and in the justice systems, said a media release from the bishops. The statement, Building Bridges,
Updated: 09/21/2011 06:50P
Discrimination complaint filed against city over crosswalk
The complaint is being sent to the Department of Justice by a local disability group that's upset about the crosswalk. The crosswalk was paved by the city, which also put up pedestrian signs, but the group said that it is not accessible to everyone.
Updated: 09/21/2011 06:50P
Judge issues Pollard gag order
A judge in a wrongful death suit against a former sheriff's deputy Wednesday issued an order barring parties from speaking publicly about the case during the trial. Superior Court Judge Kenneth F. Crow issued the order at the
Updated: 09/21/2011 06:50P
Last minute protests as execution nears
Though Davis' attorneys say seven of nine key witnesses against him have disputed all or parts of their testimony, state and federal judges have repeatedly ruled against granting him a new trial. As the court losses piled up Wednesday,
Updated: 09/21/2011 06:49P
Last minute protests as execution nears
Though Davis' attorneys say seven of nine key witnesses against him have disputed all or parts of their testimony, state and federal judges have repeatedly ruled against granting him a new trial. As the court losses piled up Wednesday,
Updated: 09/21/2011 06:49P
Troy Davis files 11th-hour plea to stop his scheduled execution in Georgia
Troy Davis, the condemned inmate who convinced hundreds of thousands of people but not the justice system of his innocence, filed an eleventh-hour plea Wednesday asking the US Supreme Court to stop Georgia authorities from executing him for the murder
Updated: 09/21/2011 06:49P
Bass Pro Shops Sued for Unfair Hiring Practices Against Blacks, Hispanics
The lawsuit has been filed in a Houston federal court, but has been described as major and nationwide. According to the EEOC, Bass Pro also retaliated against employees who spoke out about their unfair hiring practices. They also destroyed internal
Updated: 09/21/2011 06:49P
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