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Former Chicago Police Commander Begins Prison Term
Former Chicago police commander Jon Burge has reported to a North Carolina prison to begin serving a four-and-a-half year sentence for obstruction of justice and lying about torturing prisoners into making confessions. Burge was convicted in June
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:48A
Jenn Sterger sues manager over Favre texts
Brett Favre might want to keep an eye on a lawsuit filed by Jenn Sterger against her manager. At issue is ownership of the text messages allegedly exchanged between Favre and Sterger, which could become the topic of a book.
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:48A
Court dismisses historic Miss. prison cruelty case
AP A federal court in Mississippi has permanently dismissed a 1971 lawsuit filed against the state over prison conditions. The case found that a range of corporal punishment practices used against prisoners at Parchman violated the Eighth Amendment,
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:48A
Ministry Of Justice: New Prisoner Escort Contracts Awarded
'The Ministry of Justice is committed to making its contribution to reducing public borrowing and achieving best value for money for the taxpayer. This competition process has achieved significant savings and has also improved the current escort
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:48A
Law Society of Upper Canada launches video series
The series itself targets the usual suspects of : real estate, wills/estates, paralegals, personal injury and family law. The production is slick and professional, with some interesting graphics and situational portions. Sadly, most of each video is
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:48A
Sentenced For A Crime You Weren't Convicted Of? Only At Gitmo
We all know how the US justice system works. You're arrested, then tried, found guilty for a crime, then the court looks around for a different crime they are going to sentence you for. What? That is not how you think it is done?
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:47A
Wisconsin Prosecutor Challenges Anti-Worker Bill
A Wisconsin prosecutor has filed a lawsuit challenging the recently approved Republican-backed law that strips the collective bargaining rights of most public sector employees. The suit from Dane County Prosecutor Ismael Ozanne accuses Republicans of
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:47A
Midget LL Vipers wrap up season
Justice Clarke was the unlucky Viper in this hit, resulting in a broken wrist. Unfortunately Erin got the better of the Vipers as they claimed the victory. Not sure of the score, as I don't have the scoresheet. The following week (March 6) the Vipers
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:47A
NEWS CORP CLS B : Dow Jones Adds Keynote Speaker for Global Compliance Symposium
US Department of Justice, will discuss the impact and future of FCPA enforcement. As head of the Criminal Division, Mr. Breuer oversees nearly 600 attorneys who prosecute federal criminal cases across the country and help develop the criminal law.
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:47A
NEWS CORP CLS B : Dow Jones Adds Keynote Speaker for Global Compliance Symposium
US Department of Justice, will discuss the impact and future of FCPA enforcement. As head of the Criminal Division, Mr. Breuer oversees nearly 600 attorneys who prosecute federal criminal cases across the country and help develop the criminal law.
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:47A
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