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Teenage Wastelandnew

It's up to Gov. Napolitano to reform corrections for juveniles -- or at least make sure someone's watching over them.
Phoenix New Times  |  Amy Silverman  |  11-07-2006  |  Crime & Justice

From Russia, Without Lovenew

Hackers sell rape porn through student pages at the University of Colorado.
Westword  |  Jared Jacang Maher  |  11-07-2006  |  Crime & Justice

Swear to Tell the Truth?new

A detective retracts testimony that led to a mistrial in a high-profile murder case.
Nashville Scene  |  Sarah Kelley  |  11-07-2006  |  Crime & Justice

Free at Lastnew

A young mother, released from jail, may yet be deported over a misdemeanor offense
Nashville Scene  |  P.J. Tobia  |  11-07-2006  |  Crime & Justice

Here, Kiddie, Kiddienew

Pro soccer wants to give your children candy -- but be leery of what's under the trench coat.
The Pitch  |  David Martin  |  11-06-2006  |  Crime & Justice

Sex Offender Shufflenew

How much can legislation control the behavior of sex offenders?
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Katherine Horn  |  11-03-2006  |  Crime & Justice

Money, Meet Mouthnew

Mayor Tom Potter heeds calls to fund better cop training.
The Portland Mercury  |  Matt Davis  |  11-02-2006  |  Crime & Justice

Residents to Legislature: Please Helpnew

Jackson's options for fighting crime are limited without help from the Mississippi Legislature.
Jackson Free Press  |  Adam Lynch  |  11-02-2006  |  Crime & Justice

Making Elbow Roomnew

Police Chief Shirlene Anderson is calling for the construction of a new misdemeanor work camp -- is it legal?
Jackson Free Press  |  Adam Lynch  |  11-02-2006  |  Crime & Justice

A Sad Day, Indeednew

The latest ComStat figures show that crime under Mayor Frank Melton continues to surge over last year. Also, the Morgan-Quitno report, and all the ways Gannett's Clarion-Ledger gets it wrong.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson  |  11-02-2006  |  Crime & Justice

D.A. Drops Bombshellsnew

The war of motions between D.A. Faye Peterson and attorney Dale Danks continues in the leadup to the first criminal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson  |  11-02-2006  |  Crime & Justice

Why Did James Chasse Jr. Die?new

The death of James Chasse at the hands of Portland police has galvanized the community as few events in the city's recent history have.
Willamette Week  |  Ian Demsky  |  11-01-2006  |  Crime & Justice

Penniless Purgatorynew

Minerva Vasquez speaks for the first time about the terrorism charges against husband Narseal Batiste.
Miami New Times  |  Chuck Strouse  |  10-31-2006  |  Crime & Justice

A Man in Uniformnew

Impersonator Brett Allen Andrews will be wearing a uniform in court -- a jail jumpsuit.
Westword  |  Jared Jacang Maher  |  10-31-2006  |  Crime & Justice

What's in a Name?new

Qusair Mohamedbhai wanted to open a bank account -- instead, he was labeled a terrorist.
Westword  |  Adam Cayton-Holland  |  10-31-2006  |  Crime & Justice

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