AltWeeklies Wire
The Right to Witnessnew
Watching the cops to help save lives.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
06-01-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Larry Zaslov, Smooth Criminalnew
He inspired trust in friends and family -- then he robbed them.
Cleveland Scene |
Rebecca Meiser |
06-01-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Rebecca and Terry Solomon Took the Money and Rannew
The couple faces charges of fleecing almost $20 million from investors, but not even the feds know where they're hiding.
SF Weekly |
Martin Kuz |
05-31-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
No Arrest Yet in L5P Shootingnew
While some neighbors call incident a tragic fluke, others cite spike in muggings.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
05-31-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
'Atlanta Unprotected'new
City's police union releases video documentary alleging dismal conditions.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz |
05-31-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Letters From Hellnew
Robert Comer wrote to New Times from prison for years, predicting recently that his soul would be in the real hell "soon enough" -- last week, he was executed.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
05-29-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Suitcase Murdersnew
He hasn't struck lately, but South Florida's fourth serial prostitute killer is likely still on the loose.
Miami New Times |
Joanne Green |
05-29-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Evading Background Checks for Gunsnew
The history of a single handgun shows how "straw purchasers" hold neighborhoods hostage.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Violet Law |
05-29-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Touchablesnew
Local mobsters cry foul as Skinny Joey is moved to an infamous Illinois prison.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brendan McGarvey and Gabriele Valentine |
05-29-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Verdict Nullification for Mumia?new
Like it or not, Mumia Abu-Jamal may get a new trial.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Dave Lindorff |
05-29-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Klansman Boundnew
Forty-three years later, James Ford Seale finally faces justice.
Jackson Free Press |
Matt SaldaƱa |
05-25-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Quick and the Deadnew
It was far from the perfect crime -- but someone still got away with murder.
Cleveland Scene |
Jared Klaus |
05-25-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Floyd Irons in the Fire (Again)new
The legendary former high school basketball coach may be in trouble with the FBI.
Riverfront Times |
Kristen Hinman |
05-25-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Get John Herbisonnew
When Nashville's smut peddlers and killers get one call, it goes to this man; his reasons for taking their calls might surprise you.
Nashville Scene |
Kay West |
05-25-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Stolen Youthnew

How Durham's sleazy criminal justice system sent Erick Daniels to prison for 10 years based on the shape of his eyebrows.
INDY Week |
Mosi Secret |
05-24-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice