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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
Yale's New Secret Societynew
The Yale University Police Department wants all the power of a regular police force, but none of the accountability.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
12-04-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
War Crimes at the Philadelphia VA Medical Centernew
A gang of crooked health-care workers is supposedly responsible for a years-long crime wave that targets the most vulnerable veterans. The money stolen from these vets is used to finance a low-level loan-sharking operation at the VA, say sources.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Gabriele Valentine |
12-04-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: veterans, crime & justice
Parolees Await Hartford's Next Movenew
Since Gov. Jodi Rell imposed a statewide freeze on paroles for violent offenders in August, Connecticut's prison population has reached an all-time high.
New Haven Advocate |
Freda Moon |
12-04-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Power of Drug Courtsnew
People who complete drug-court programs rarely tumble back into substance abuse. But as drug courts become more widespread, it appears that -- like the narcotics they were created to fight -- the courts can be abused.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
12-03-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Persistence of Andrew Wilsonnew
A cop killer who fought to expose torture in the Chicago Police Department has died, but his testimony from beyond the grave could still help bring down its perpetrators.
Chicago Reader |
John Conroy |
12-03-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
