AltWeeklies Wire
Age-Bias Case Moves Closer to Trialnew
Judge finds actions of former U.S. Attorney Jim Vines and his management team "suspect," refuses to dismiss age-discrimination lawsuit filed by former prosecutor.
Nashville Scene |
Sarah Kelley |
04-20-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Judge Denies Melton Defense Motionsnew
Friday the 13th was a dark day for Mayor Frank Melton's defense team as Judge Joe Webster threw out most of their motions, leaving his defense in tatters.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
04-19-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
What of Those Who Can't Afford Expensive Defense Attorneys?new
When the Duke lacrosse case was over, the defendants thanked their families, who paid large legal bills, and wondered aloud: What happens if a prosecutor like Mike Nifong comes after you and you're not rich?
INDY Week |
Bob Geary |
04-19-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Is a New Prisoner Labor Program a Solution to Farmers' Staffing Woes?new
Or is the convicts-for-farm-workers plan, hatched two months ago by Rep. Dorothy Butcher, a shortsighted mistake?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Naomi Zeveloff |
04-17-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Algiers Connectionnew
Sofaine Laimeche's long friendship with a 9/11 suspect has put his future in America in doubt.
Phoenix New Times |
Ray Stern |
04-17-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: War on terror, 9/11
Yet Another Deputy Alleges Misdeeds by Constable Mike Dupreenew
The Dallas County constable already accused of sexually harassing Hispanic men and deporting his Honduran lover in a jealous pique is now the subject of a sworn statement that says he conspired to frame his political rivals on false drug charges.
Dallas Observer |
Matt Pulle |
04-16-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Judge Gene Knize: Bully on the Benchnew
When big-city lawyers appear in Knize's courtroom, they better be prepared to duck and cover.
Dallas Observer |
Glenna Whitley |
04-16-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Meet the 'Cow Cops'new
Out on the Missouri prairies, this odd collection of lawmen hunt modern-day cattle thieves.
Riverfront Times |
Ben Paynter |
04-13-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Freed Sex Slave Caught in Legal Bindnew
Looking for Schwarzenegger pardon to save trafficking victim-turned-counselor Maria Suarez from deportation.
L.A. Weekly |
Jill Stewart |
04-13-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
'Eat or Get Ate' at Parchmannew
As the ACLU brings the Mississippi Department of Corrections back into court for abuses at Unit 32 in Parchman Prison, a former inmate who was exonerated and released describes a system where corrupt guards regularly abuse inmates.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
04-12-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Cutting Death-Row Inmates Offnew
As if they weren't already isolated enough: Activists allege that Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees are applying death-row mail and visitation policies arbitrarily, and in some cases, using the rules as a form of punishment.
San Antonio Current |
Dave Maass |
04-12-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Contorted Justicenew
Is a federal agent wooing a sexy fugitive back to the U.S.?
SF Weekly |
Mary Spicuzza |
04-11-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
From Colombian Assassins to American Drug Smugglersnew
Germain Devia says he came to this country to get an education and start a family. He did both, but last week, the U.S. government shipped him back to Colombia with a gray suitcase, a felony drug conviction and a hole in his skull.
The Pitch |
Carolyn Szczepanski |
04-10-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Can We Keep Kids from Repeating Incarcerated Parents' Mistakes?new
More than 2 million children have a parent in prison, and statistics say they're up to six times more likely to go down that same road than other children.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Francesca Heintz |
04-10-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
New LAPD Unit Seeks Justice for 1,000 Murder Victimsnew
Compelled by a huge number of unsolved murders in South L.A., Commander Patrick Gannon launched a special cold-case unit.
L.A. Weekly |
Christine Pelisek |
04-06-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
