AltWeeklies Wire
Cruising With the Whore Copnew
Officer Terry Peters knows just about every hooker in town, and they love him -- because he keeps them alive.
Dallas Observer |
Jesse Hyde |
09-12-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Systematically Disablednew
California spends millions helping the mentally retarded live independently -- but who protects them from being ripped off?
SF Weekly |
Matt Smith |
09-11-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
In the Footsteps of the Devilnew
We retrace Mohammed Atta's pre-attack path through Portland, Maine.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
09-11-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Melton May Face Felony Chargesnew
Two weeks after Mayor Frank Melton and his entourage allegedly demolished a house, the mayor may face felony charges.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
09-09-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Eye on ELFnew
Were eco-radicals illegally wire-tapped?
Eugene Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
09-07-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Melton 'Circus' Turns Violentnew
Young civilian members of Mayor Frank Melton's entourage allegedly beat a handcuffed manager of a local nightclub. The nightclub had already petitioned for a restraining order. Will litigation follow?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
09-06-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Yells Like Teen Spiritnew
Angry youth now use MySpace to start mini-riots.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
09-01-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Life After Deathnew
The West Memphis Three were convicted of child murder, but troubling questions and a series of films have led many to doubt their guilt.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Annette Stark |
09-01-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Why They Lienew
Unless we take a serious look at interrogation practices, we'll continue to run risk of false confessions.
NOW Magazine |
Alan Young |
09-01-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Breaking Innew
What can criminals teach us about fighting crime?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
08-31-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Steal This Bikenew
You may think you'd say something or call the cops if you saw a man liberating a bike with bolt cutters, but we say fat chance.
Willamette Week |
Ian Demsky |
08-24-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Girl Crazynew
Terra Ramirez knows what it's like to be a victim -- and to victimize.
Westword |
Luke Turf |
08-22-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Cell Phoneynew
Making phone calls from jail, Harley Mike allegedly helped three prisoners escape and conned parole agents, sheriff's deputies, and judges.
SF Weekly |
A.C. Thompson |
08-21-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
You're Screwednew
The power of prosecutors grows as defense resources wither.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
08-18-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Fear Factornew
A RCMP report proposes curbing dread by limiting flow of crime info -- but selective silence is never a solution.
NOW Magazine |
Alan Young |
08-18-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
