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A Cartoon Creator's Grisly Murdernew
Curious George director Alan Shalleck's curiosity killed him.
Miami New Times |
Amy Guthrie |
02-12-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Can You Find the 10,000 Men?new
The 10,000 Men movement has been marred by declining momentum, poor communication and shoddy organization.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
02-12-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Homeless Sex Offenders Face Evictionnew
Florida officials scrap under-the-bridge policy.
Miami New Times |
Isaiah Thompson |
02-12-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Life After DNA Exonerationnew
After 27 years in prison, DNA exoneree Charles Chatman tries to pick up the pieces and catch up with a world that has left him behind.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
02-12-2008 |
Crime & Justice
A Confession Comes in the Murder of a Young Army Vetnew
Police are close to solving the murder of Gwen Harvey's son L'Salle.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Frank Rubino |
02-11-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Thanks for the Memories, Kevin Bearynew
As of January 2009, Orange County will have a new sheriff for the first time in 16 years. That's bittersweet for us. On the one hand, the OCSO is in desperate need of fresh blood. On the other, we won't have Beary to kick around anymore.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
02-11-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Arresting Developmentnew
The manager and owner of a private security firm in SE Portland is still running his business with the blessing of the state, despite having been warned repeatedly by police for over a year for allegedly taking "pseudo police action."
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
02-08-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Desk Jobnew
How did Ameenah Franks defeat the post-9/11 security apparatus?
Washington City Paper |
Angela Valdez |
02-08-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Unsettlednew
From December 2001 to February 2007, Jeffrey Rodriguez was locked up in prison for a crime he didn't commit. He's also submitted a compensation claim for $5 million with the Santa Clara County, which could become a full-blown trial if not settled beforehand.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Vrinda Normand |
02-07-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Framed?new
Petty crook Stephan Cowans served seven years for a cop shooting he didn't do. Then he was exonerated; then released; then murdered. Looking back, the evidence against him was never all that good. Was it a screw-up or a frame-up? Either way, somebody should be policing the Boston Police. A Boston Phoenix exclusive.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
02-06-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Tijuana Burnsnew
Our neighbor's house is on fire -- and no one seems to give a damn.
San Diego CityBeat |
Carl Luna |
02-06-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Anti-Crime Groups Reflect New Orleans' Diversitynew
During the past year, citizen outrage, often voiced through these post-Katrina groups, has helped trigger huge changes in the criminal justice system while bolstering community involvement.
Gambit |
Ariane Wiltse |
02-06-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Debt Effectnew
One of Oregon’s biggest collection lawyers faces new troubles from the debtors he’s sued.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
02-06-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Blame Gamenew
The Portland city auditor needs to make changes to stop widespread public mistrust of the Independent Police Review process, according to an independent consultant's report released last week.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
02-01-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Danger Zone at the Atlanta Detention Centernew
Guards complain about short staffing, low pay and scary incidents.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
02-01-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
