AltWeeklies Wire
The Death of Reasonnew
Lawyers argue the racial bias, and absurdity, of the death penalty in Connecticut.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
12-26-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Actually, Crime Does Paynew
How to find fame and fortune by hacking into MySpace.
Cleveland Scene |
Rebecca Meiser |
12-21-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Mayor's Daughter Admits Guilt, Will Assist Cocaine Probenew
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin's daughter, Kai Franklin Graham, pleaded guilty in federal court Dec. 18 to playing a minor role in her ex-husband Tremayne Graham's crime ring.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
12-20-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Begging Eliot Spitzer's Pardonnew
All John O'Hara wants for Christmas is the right to vote.
New York Press |
David Freelander |
12-20-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Mentally Ill Inmates Often Become Rape Victimsnew
Jailers need help in protecting a growing population of mentally ill prisoners from assault, including rape, by other inmates, Louisiana officials told a federal panel in New Orleans recently.
Gambit |
Allen Johnson Jr |
12-19-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Human Trafficking, the New Slaverynew
It flies below the radar of most people's consciousness, but human trafficking happens -- even in New Orleans.
Gambit |
Sarah Andert |
12-19-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Sacrificing Rebeccanew
Laurie Recht loved her daughter to death. Literally.
Willamette Week |
Nancy Rommelmann |
12-19-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
A Master Identity Thief Tells His Secretsnew
Even though it was an activity that gave him "a natural high," Mr. Kaboa turned credit card fraud and identity theft into a rather humdrum, workaday business.
San Diego CityBeat |
Eric Wolff |
12-19-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Mind of a Killernew
Professors and counselors hypothesize in regard to Matthew Murray's thinking.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
12-18-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Lady Killernew
An Orange County jury ponders this question: Who is the right-handed man who murdered Minnie Smith?
OC Weekly |
R. Scott Moxley |
12-18-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Kick Stopnew
When Luyen Nguyen was stomped to death 15 years ago, five men were locked up -- but was justice served?
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Amy Guthrie |
12-18-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Gangland Recruits: Why Vancouver Kids Fall Preynew
Jagdeep Mangat, a former gang member, says policymakers must address positive inducements that lead young people to join criminal organizations.
The Georgia Straight |
Carlito Pablo |
12-17-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Mumia's Case Isn't as Simple as Some Make it Seemnew
Murdered by Mumia, a new book co-authored by conservative radio talk-show host Michael Smerconish and Daniel Faulkner's widow comes at a time when Abu-Jamal is closer than ever to receiving a new trial.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
12-17-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
What I Learned at Citizen Police Academynew
On Dec. 4, I finally graduated from the Portland Police Bureau's 11-week Citizen Police Academy. That being said, you're under arrest. Just kidding.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
12-14-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Atlanta's Drug Warnew
Cops say gangs are driving the city's crime surge.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
12-13-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
