AltWeeklies Wire
Justice for Allnew
Why the nation's lawyers think everyone should get an attorney in civil court.
San Diego CityBeat |
Eric Wolff |
12-12-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Maricopa County Power Playnew
Law enforcement's attack on the judiciary didn't work, but the war's far from over.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
12-11-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Patient Terroristnew
Was American-born Hassan Abujihaad plotting to attack a San Diego military base? A federal judge is deciding that now.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
12-11-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Urban Rangers Look & Smell Like Cops, But Don't Get Gunsnew
With more people living downtown, Mayor Greg Nickels wants to make central city parks safer, but the rangers aren't meant to be cops. According to the mayor's proposal, the rangers are supposed "to provide a friendly, welcoming presence" and educate people on park rules and regulations.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
12-10-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Sex, Limes, and Videotapenew
How a night with a porn star turned into a rape case.
Seattle Weekly |
Laura Onstot |
12-10-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Death Sentencenew
The feds throw the book at King County's jail as inmate fatalities skyrocket.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
12-10-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Go Indirectly to Jailnew
A social worker's seven-hour quest to visit a client at Cook County.
Chicago Reader |
Angela Rogensues |
12-10-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Who Killed Edward Okeny?new
Edward Okeny was found on the street with an empty wallet and a fractured skull. The Portland police hadn't sought help from the public, instead hoping that a grievously injured man would emerge from a coma and explain everything.
Portland Phoenix |
Rick Wormwood |
12-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
City of Angelsnew
Should Halifax be aligning itself with the Guardian Angels?
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Tim Bousquet |
12-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Mystery at 330 North Brand Blvd.new
A family searches for answers in the strange death of a DEA agent known as "Rubberneck" and "Buckles."
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Jeffrey Anderson |
12-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Paying the Price for Free Speechnew
Karen Lewis' worst crime, in the eyes of federal jailers, may have been talking to the Weekly.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Betty Brink |
12-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
San Jose Gangs Are Getting Younger & More Violentnew
Recent media reports have tracked how San Jose's gang activity is on the rise, but what's even more disturbing is the story of how and why more gang members are setting their sights on the city's youth.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Erin Sherbert |
12-06-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Unfriendly Firenew
Duy Ngo will receive $4.5 million for getting shot by a fellow officer in the line of duty, but that won't restore his reputation.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Paul Demko |
12-05-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Crossing the Thin Blue Linenew
Police expert slams Orange County Sheriff's Department for "cowboy" attitude and "fatal errors" that led to a street execution.
OC Weekly |
R. Scott Moxley |
12-04-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Extraordinary Contemptnew
A judge describes former Special Prosecutor Dennis Wilenchik's actions against New Times as threatening to the average citizen.
Phoenix New Times |
Michael Lacey |
12-04-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
