New Orleans "Murder Czar" Leaves Post
Mayor Mitch Landrieu created the position in May 2011. The murder rate has remained steady despite initiatives and the position may not be filled again
Criminal Justice
Case Against Assange Teeters as DNA Evidence Fails
Without the man's DNA, it becomes challenging to link him to the alleged crime
Boy Scouts Concealed Hundreds of Molestation Allegations
Files over 20 years show efforts to hide details
Kelly Thomas to Be Cleared of Wrongdoing
Father says Fullerton will make announcement Tuesday
Burma Frees Prisoners
More than 500 released ahead of President Thein Sein's visit to the UN
Attempted Capitol Suicide Bomber Sentenced to 30 Years
Inoperable explosive vest was provided by undercover FBI agents
Survivor of Alps Shootings Returning to England
Police not sure when 7-year-old will be interviewed about killings
Tasing and Beating of Two Brothers By Police Under Investigation
One brother punched after caught filming his brother's beating
Firing, Resignations at Troubled Mass. Crime Lab
Investigation over mishandling of drug samples
Dragging Elderly Woman Out of Car is OK, Says Police Chief
She didn't produce her license quickly enough
Judge Strikes Down Part of Terror Law About Infinite Detention
The law subjects to indefinite detention anyone who "substantially" or "directly" provides "support" to forces such as al Qaida or the Taliban.
Report Describes Brutal Mess in Los Angeles Jails
Deputies are accused of operating like gangsters
Court: Evidence From a Dismissed Ticket is Admissible
So the ticket is tossed out, leaving no probable cause, but stuff found during the stop for the tossed ticket ...
Ex-Prof. Pleads Guilty to Murdering Colleagues
Pulled out a gun and opened fire at a faculty meeting
Judge: Ft. Worth Women Sexually Assaulted by On-Duty Cop Can't Prove City Negligence
The judge granted the city a summary judgment
Virginia Judge Gets 30 Days for Growing Pot to Treat Pain
Suffered injuries in the Vietnam War, he says
Mass. Governor Sees "Lack of Oversight" at Closed State Crime Lab
"There are going to be consequences. There are going to consequences on the civil side, on the criminal side."
Ninth Detainee Death at Gitmo
Former hunger striker found unconscious in cell. He had not yet been charged with any crimes.
LAPD To Hold Public Meetings Over Forceful Arrests
Cops seem a little too ... enthusiastic about thumping their employers
Shooting of Unarmed Man Triggers Lawsuit Against Police
Police contend the car in which Dustin Dugan was sitting could be considered a weapon
Cops Shoot Fleeing, Handcuffed Man
After a few doughnuts, chasing a suspect can be dangerous, you know
Man Pleads Guilty to Ripping Heart, Tongue Out of Friend
Men had eaten hallucinogenic mushrooms
Schwarzenegger Within His Rights When He Slashed Sentence
The former governator's move was repugnant, yes, but not illegal
Life Sentences for Minors Go to International Tribunal
The U.S. is pretty much alone on this one
MA Crime Lab Screw-Ups May Involve 34,000 Cases
Drug samples were mishandled, raising the likelihood of wrongful convictions
Arizona Hacker Sentenced to 30 Months
Was selling access to infected computers to add malware
Judge: Inmate Not Fed Five Days Can Sue Again
A federal judge says the jury, which ruled for the prison, wasn't given proper instructions
Mother, Three Daughters Killed in Missouri
Shot to death outside of a home in rural community south of St. Louis
