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Give Me Shelternew
For a citizen turned drug-addict turned killer, Lady Justice doles out penance through the same vein. Murder ... is just a shot away.
The Texas Observer |
Andrew Papke |
11-19-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Life and Death in a Cold, Lonely Cellnew
Cells like the one I sit in are designed to confine prisoners for extreme terms of isolation in harsh, inhumane, and animalistic conditions.
The Texas Observer |
Sid Hawk Byrd |
11-19-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Death Becomes Us?new
Tennessee tries to keep its machinery of death in motion as U.S. Supreme Court considers the legality of lethal injection.
Nashville Scene |
Sarah Kelley |
11-16-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Revisionismnew
"Mistakes were made" in eye-stabbing case.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
11-15-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The James Chasse Jr. Filesnew
Even though it will be almost two years before a jury is scheduled to sit down and rule on the case, the pre-trial hearings in what could be Portland's most controversial cop lawsuit ever are already heated.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
11-15-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Portland Shells Out $500,000 for Police Sniper Victimnew
The city is likely to pay that record amount to the family of Raymond Gwerder this week. He was shot in the back without warning by a police sniper while he was on the phone to a hostage negotiator in November 2005.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
11-15-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Will the Feds Take Down the Black Mafia Family?new
After a 15-year probe, the Flenory brothers will stand trial for allegedly running one of the country's most elaborate cocaine rings.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
11-15-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Klutzo's Resumenew
Accused pedophile had numerous jobs, some with children. (One gig he didn't get: Illinois Times contributor.)
Illinois Times |
Amanda Robert |
11-15-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Homewreckernew
Scott Sennes promised to build dream homes for his clients, but instead walked away with their money.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Paul Demko |
11-15-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
She's The (Under) Sheriffnew
Indicted by the Feds, Michael S. Carona slides his most loyal soldier into temporary command at the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
OC Weekly |
R. Scott Moxley |
11-14-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Opt Outnew
Rookie cop Tara Borders was nothing like Renatta Frazier -- so why did Springfield drive her away too?
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
11-13-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
A State of Emergency in Philadelphianew
City residents speak out soberly about the city's spreading crime epidemic.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Staff |
11-12-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
A Colorado Prostitution Sting Has Fringe Benefitsnew
What was blown besides this cop's cover?
Westword |
Luke Turf |
11-12-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
In Texas, a Former Warden Reconsiders Executionsnew
Jim Willett oversaw 89 executions. Now, amidst dozens of DNA exonerations, he wonders whether it was right.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
11-12-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
When is it Legal to Shoot?new
The shooting death of 18-year-old Bryant Cross has raised questions about the right of property owners to use force against trespassers.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
11-09-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
