crime & justice

By the Numbersnew

Cop watchdogs sound the alarm.

The Portland Mercury | Matt Davis | 11-30-2006 | Crime & Justice

More Cops For Guns; Fewer for 911?new

The city is doubling the size of its gun interdiction team, but is that the best way to deploy the department's very limited resources?

Jackson Free Press | Adam Lynch | 11-30-2006 | Crime & Justice

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AG: Bodyguards Changed Storynew

As the trial of Mayor Frank Melton started, Det. Michael Recio suddenly "remembered" evidence that helped bring about a plea.

Jackson Free Press | Adam Lynch | 11-30-2006 | Crime & Justice

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Judge Bails, Attorney Railsnew

Judge Tomie Green recused herself from the Melton trials, citing "inappropriate contact" with her family that might make her a witness in subsequent proceedings.

Jackson Free Press | Brian Johnson | 11-30-2006 | Crime & Justice

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Two Crimes, Two Punishmentsnew

Who should get more prison time: an accomplice in a robbery or a drunken driver in a fatal crash?

Willamette Week | Ian Demsky | 11-29-2006 | Crime & Justice

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Boy Crazynew

The sad chronicles of a man who wants a boy to love him.

OC Weekly | R. Scott Moxley | 11-24-2006 | Crime & Justice

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An I For An Eyenew

Encouraging victims and offenders to talk about crime -- with each other.

Seven Days | Cathy Resmer | 11-24-2006 | Crime & Justice

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Can Melton Be Removed?new

The state constitution makes it possible for Jackson Mayor Frank Melton to be removed even though he pled guilty to misdemeanors rather than felonies.

Jackson Free Press | Adam Lynch and Brian Johnson | 11-22-2006 | Crime & Justice

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After Guilty Pleas, What's Next?new

Will Mayor Frank Melton's recent plea deal with prosecutors influence his next trial, set to begin the spring?

Jackson Free Press | Adam Lynch | 11-22-2006 | Crime & Justice

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Meet Stephen Stambouliehnew

We talk with the law student who was set to be the star witness against Mayor Frank Melton.

Jackson Free Press | Brian Johnson | 11-22-2006 | Crime & Justice

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Dog Food Capernew

Journalists and the Los Angeles City Council cave to iffy lawsuit.

L.A. Weekly | Christine Pelisek | 11-22-2006 | Crime & Justice

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Fall Galnew

A money-laundering scandal may have helped bring down former Secretary of State Kevin Shelley, indicted political maven Julie Lee stands to pay the ultimate price.

SF Weekly | Ron Russell | 11-22-2006 | Crime & Justice

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