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The Crazed Internet Rantings of Jared Loughnernew

There are certainly themes that run through his videos and postings: the unconstitutionality of various institutions, remarks about "rare birds" and the use of language that would imply that Loughner didn't expect to be around for long, but otherwise, it's impossible to make sense of most of it.
Tucson Weekly  |  Dan Gibson  |  01-08-2011  |  Crime & Justice

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot In Tucsonnew

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Critical Condition After Being Shot in Brain; Five Dead, Including 9-Year-Old, Judge John Roll.
Tucson Weekly  |  Tucson Weekly Staff and Contributors  |  01-08-2011  |  Crime & Justice

Dead Zonenew

The Texas-Mexico border has always been violent — but nothing like this.
Fort Worth Weekly  |  Peter Gorman  |  01-05-2011  |  Crime & Justice

Is Oakland Now a Safer Place to Break the Law?new

Some graffiti artists say Oakland's cop layoffs have made the city a destination.
East Bay Express  |  Ellen Cushing  |  12-22-2010  |  Crime & Justice

Moving Violations at Colorado Collegenew

Students say they're being attacked, on and off campus, by small groups of strangers.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Chet Hardin  |  12-09-2010  |  Crime & Justice

Rush to Judgment: The Dubious Trend of Trying Kids As Adultsnew

Since the 1980s, thousands of kids in Mississippi have been tried as adults, and hundreds are serving time in the adult system.
Jackson Free Press  |  Valerie Wells and Donna Ladd  |  12-03-2010  |  Crime & Justice

Sext Crimesnew

Oregon has a name for teens who take dirty photos with their cell phones: child pornographer.
Willamette Week  |  Beth Slovic  |  12-01-2010  |  Crime & Justice

Whitewashnew

One-on-one time with Pinal County Deputy Louie Puroll -- whose claim he was shot by a drug smuggler is full of holes -- produces startling results.
Phoenix New Times  |  Paul Rubin  |  11-30-2010  |  Crime & Justice

The Chiller Killernew

Michael Gargiulo, accused of killing Ashton Kutcher's girlfriend and other L.A. beauties, got close as the helpful air-conditioning repairman.
L.A. Weekly  |  Christine Pelisek  |  11-24-2010  |  Crime & Justice

Back On Top: St. Louis Named Most Dangerous Citynew

After first being named "America's Most Dangerous City" in 2006 and coming in second place last year, St. Louis has once again reached the top.
Riverfront Times  |  Chad Garrison  |  11-22-2010  |  Crime & Justice

Disappearing Actnew

The men who are caught transporting illegal immigrants rarely pay the price.
Westword  |  Melanie Asmar  |  11-12-2010  |  Crime & Justice

Did Texas Execute An Innocent Man?new

DNA tests undermine key evidence in the 2000 death penalty case of Claude Jones.
The Texas Observer  |  Dave Mann  |  11-12-2010  |  Crime & Justice

Violent Truthnew

What's wrong with Oregon that domestic violence is on the rise?
The Portland Mercury  |  Sarah Mirk  |  11-05-2010  |  Crime & Justice

Unforgivennew

After paying their debt to society, millions are still branded by their felony records.
The Inlander  |  Leah Sottile  |  10-27-2010  |  Crime & Justice

The New Combat Zone?new

The recent murders in Mattapan only hint at the problems that fester on and around Blue Hill Avenue.
Boston Phoenix  |  Chris Faraone  |  10-25-2010  |  Crime & Justice

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