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Boy Killer Mitchell Johnson Speaksnew

On March 24, 1998, the 13-year-old Johnson helped murder four of his classmates and a teacher. Now, his account is public.
Arkansas Times  |  David Koon  |  12-05-2008  |  Crime & Justice

Is Vermont's Anti-Sex-Offender Hysteria Really Helping Kids?new

Pretty soon, no penalty of a sex offender is considered cruel and unusual enough. When the Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment for the rape of a child is unconstitutional, both presidential candidates expressed disappointment in the decision.
Seven Days  |  Judith Levine  |  08-15-2008  |  Crime & Justice

In the Yearning for Zion Case, Fear & Prejudice is Trumping Rule of Lawnew

Texas' argument all along has essentially been that because YFZ's residents have not been forthcoming about their familial relationships and identities, this case is really, really hard, and the court needs to overlook some of the judicial safeguards that protect conventional and weird families alike who aren't doing anything illegal.
San Antonio Current  |  Elaine Wolff  |  05-28-2008  |  Crime & Justice

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