AltWeeklies Wire
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
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
