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Pot arrests top 50K in 2011 despite NYPD order
The Drug Policy Alliance obtained the statistics and provided them to The Associated Press. The alliance opposes the national war on drugs. In New York, small amounts of marijuana must be openly visible to warrant arrest. But critics say police arrest
Updated: 02/01/2012 01:04P
Lawrence killer terms 'not lenient'
Justice was long delayed and I can fully understand why some people are unhappy that the minimum terms handed down were not longer. "However, having considered the sentences carefully I have come to the conclusion that the minimum terms are within the
Updated: 02/01/2012 12:44P
2G case: Supreme Court likely to decide on probe into Chidambaram's role
The judgement also assumes significance in that it cannot be delayed further given the fact that one of the judges, Justice AK Ganguly, is due to retire tomorrow. The court will also decide on whether 122 licences issued in 2008 during A Raja's tenure
Updated: 02/01/2012 12:44P
California Salami Plant to Pay $700K For Ammonia Leak
The US Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice say Columbus Foods will pay the penalty for the August 2009 gas release without acknowledging wrongdoing. The sausage maker also agreed to spend $6 million upgrading its refrigeration
Updated: 02/01/2012 12:38P
Tracking the legislature for social justice
By Jean Hill Catholic social teaching compels us to act on many modern day political issues. Our teachings of Preferential Option for the Poor ad Vulnerable, for example, call us to ensure that our elected officials keep poor and vulnerable populations
Updated: 02/01/2012 12:37P
Switzerland enters the anti-corruption enforcement arena: lessons from the
In addition to pursuing an increasing number of enforcement actions and seeking higher fines, the US Department of Justice ("DOJ") and US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") have relied on aggressive legal theories to expand the scope of the US
Updated: 02/01/2012 12:30P
Jordan And Arab Neighbors Urged To Continue With Reforms
“At this critical juncture, I am committed to supporting Arab countries in transition and the people that struggle for democracy, justice, dignity, human rights and economic opportunity,” Mr. Ban said during a joint press conference with Jordan's
Updated: 02/01/2012 12:28P
Tony Klann's dad still mourns: Regina Brett
Behind every inmate exonerated are countless people who fought for justice. In D'Ambrosio's case, death row inmate Keith Henness asked Catholic priest Father Neil Kookoothe to help D'Ambrosio, then endless attorneys got involved over the years,
Updated: 02/01/2012 12:25P
Vybz Kartel to go to trial on May 8
Jamaican Dancehall heavyweight Vybz Kartel will go to trial on May 8 to answer to the charges of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and attempting to pervert the course of justice. Kartel is also before the court for on two murder charges.
Updated: 02/01/2012 12:24P
Stephen Lawrence case: Appeal to increase killers' sentences fails
Norris, 35, was given a minimum of 14 years and three months for the murder, which the trial judge, Mr Justice Treacy, said was a 'terrible and evil crime'. He urged police not to 'close the file' on catching the rest of the killers after the court
Updated: 02/01/2012 11:23A
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