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Jury delivers split verdict against NY cigarette dealer 1 May 08, 23:46 ET AP - The owner of an Indian reservation smoke shop that prosecutors claim is a major supplier of black market cigarettes was convicted of racketeering conspiracy Thursday, but acquitted of charges that he waged a campaign of arson and murder to protect his multimillion dollar business. more Business break-ins may be related to other crimes 1 May 08, 22:48 ET Three recent Raleigh County business break-ins are possibly related to several others, some dating back to last fall, investigators say. ... more Crimes against nature 1 May 08, 22:22 ET Jillian Ginger Johnson, 25, of Meadow Oak Drive, Haw River, was charged Thursday by the Alamance County Sheriff's Department with crimes against nature and sexual battery. more Property crimes on the rise in Newark - The Star-Ledger 1 May 08, 22:09 ET by Jonathan Schuppe/The Star-Ledger Property crimes - burglaries, thefts and auto thefts - are on the rise in Newark, a discouraging subplot to the city's ... more Nauru gets US support in fighting finance crimes 1 May 08, 21:44 ET The Nauru Government says it has received the backing of the United States Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, for reforms put in ... more Paedophile urges others to own-up to sex crimes 1 May 08, 21:05 ET An 84-year-old man extradited from Australia on historic sex charges has been jailed for two years. Charles Kenneth Morgan pleaded guilty last month to ... more Darfur war crimes test 1 May 08, 20:34 ET By Mia Farrow and Eric Reeves; The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2008 — This week marks a grim and largely unnoticed anniversary. On April 27, 2007, ... more Wheelchair-bound man apologises for sex crimes 1 May 08, 19:56 ET An elderly man, who was today sentenced to two years' jail for historic sex offences against two young girls, apologised and advised other men in the same ... more Underwear as outerwear, bling, and bare midriffs: The wags' crimes ... 1 May 08, 19:52 ET Bad Wag (footballers' wives and girlfriends) fashion plumbed new depths this week when new Wag on the block Nereida Gallardo, 24, the model girlfriend of ... more Imo and the problem of organized crimes 1 May 08, 19:48 ET By MIKE NWACHUKWU In the last eleven months, Imo state has attracted the attention of political scientists, observers, analysts and commentators who see it ... more Jury acquits soldier in shooting death of Iraqi insurgent 1 May 08, 19:14 ET AP - A military jury Thursday acquitted an Army sergeant of premeditated murder in the death of an unarmed Iraqi insurgent who was killed in a village overrun by al-Qaida operatives. more The worst dressed wags: Footballer wifes' crimes against fashion ... 1 May 08, 19:12 ET Bad Wag (footballers' wives and girlfriends) fashion plumbed new depths this week when new Wag on the block Nereida Gallardo, 24, the model girlfriend of ... more Florida Leads Nation In Violent Crimes Against Homeless People 1 May 08, 18:56 ET The homeless say they're often ignored or misunderstood and unfortunately that mind set can often lead to violent attacks against them. ... more War Crimes Tribunal Grants Leave To Croat Figure 1 May 08, 18:11 ET 1 May 2008 - The United Nations tribunal set up to deal with the worst war crimes committed during the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s has granted temporary provisional release to a former senior Bosnian Croat figure who is currently on trial. more Study: Blacks face harsher punishment for less serious crimes in ... 1 May 08, 17:53 ET HOUSTON — A new study of capital murder cases in Harris County reveals disparities when it comes to the race of the defendant. ... more The Darfur War Crimes Test 1 May 08, 17:32 ET This week marks a grim and largely unnoticed anniversary. On April 27, 2007, International Criminal Court judges issued arrest warrants for two men involved ... more Tennessee anti-gay hate crimes at ‘alarming’ level 1 May 08, 17:01 ET by Jerry Jones A total of 56 anti-gay hate crimes were reported to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) in 2007, with one of those occurring on the ... more Life in LXR after the crimes 1 May 08, 16:55 ET Until the events of this past weekend, LXR had been a relatively quite dorm this year, with few problems larger than the lack of hot water during my morning ... more Internet Crimes Task Force unveils Web site 1 May 08, 16:43 ET The Northwest Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force unveiled a new Web site today that will help in its efforts to prevent predators from preying on children over the Internet. more Oshkosh man charged with securities crimes 1 May 08, 16:07 ET MADISON — Mark H. Brenner, 49, of Oshkosh, was charged today with six felonies in connection with a real estate scheme in which the elderly husband and wife ... more Troops involved in war crimes in JK: Geelani 1 May 08, 15:23 ET Srinagar, May 1: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Thursday alleged that Indian troops were perpetrating war crimes in Jammu Kashmir ... more Woman pleas in sex crimes involving minors 1 May 08, 15:16 ET WAYNESVILLE – A Jackson County woman pleaded guilty to sex crimes involving seven children ages 12-16, District Attorney Michael Bonfoey’s office said ... more Florida Governor: Hate-Crimes Law Should Apply in Synagogue Fire 1 May 08, 15:08 ET By Joshua Runyan and Dovid Zaklikowski Florida Gov. Charlie Crist granted an exclusive interview to Chabad.org just before the conclusion of the Passover ... more Dave Lindorff: American and Israeli War Crimes: Same Atrocities ... 1 May 08, 15:06 ET In the last few days, both the Israeli military and the US military have fired missiles into homes, in an effort to target what they said were terrorists, ... more Closing arguments wrap up in trial of Hollywood private eye 1 May 08, 14:53 ET AP - Defense lawyers wrapped up their closing arguments Thursday in the trial of Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano, with two co-defendants' lawyers addressing jurors. more Report: Area hate crimes less than 3 percent of state's 1 May 08, 14:41 ET By JAMIE DEXTER • The Leaf-Chronicle • May 1, 2008 Hate crime incidents in Montgomery County in 2007 make up less than 3 percent of hate crimes reported in ... more Legislation introduced to expand FMLA protections to victims of ... 1 May 08, 14:12 ET Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) introduced the Crime Victims Employment Leave Act (HR 5845) on April 17, 2008, which would extend the Family and Medical ... more UN war crimes tribunal grants leave to former senior Bosnian Croat ... 1 May 08, 13:49 ET 1 May 2008 – The United Nations tribunal set up to deal with the worst war crimes committed during the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s has granted temporary ... more Psychiatrist says S.C. teen accused in plot is competent 1 May 08, 13:20 ET AP - A lawyer for a South Carolina teenager accused of plotting to blow up his high school says a psychiatrist has determined his client is competent to stand trial. more American and Israeli War Crimes: Same Atrocities, Different Responses 1 May 08, 12:57 ET by Dave Lindorff Page 1 of 1 page(s) By Dave Lindorff In the last few days, both the Israeli military and the US military have fired missiles into homes, ... more Ex-brigade captain jailed for 7 years for Tees sex crimes 1 May 08, 12:26 ET . ... more Brooklyn DA Aims at Hate Crimes 1 May 08, 11:44 ET In successfully prosecuting four men on hate crime charges in the 2006 killing of Michael Sandy, a 29-year-old gay man, Charles J. Hynes, ... more Soldier admits to crimes committed at UH 1 May 08, 11:37 ET By AP HONOLULU (AP) _ A Schofield Barracks soldier was responsible for series of break-ins and a sexual assault at the University of Hawaii last year. ... more IT Zone jargon watch - Top 10 management-speak crimes 1 May 08, 11:27 ET Our UK sister site, AccountingWEB.co.uk, has published a list we know you will find entertaining and all too close to home. Courtesy of UK online office ... more Rapist John Xydias confesses to 86 sex crimes 1 May 08, 11:02 ET By Katie Bice ONE of the country's worst rapists admitted drugging and attacking 11 women in a decade long series of sex attacks. ... more Local agents are on alert after crimes 1 May 08, 10:51 ET As if times haven't been tough enough for local real estate agents, now they're being warned to be on the lookout after several of their rank have been the victim of crimes. more Will cards for inmates solve crimes? 1 May 08, 10:45 ET Inmates in 58 county jails across New York are getting playing cards with the pictures of missing persons in hopes the photos will jog memories and help solve cold cases. more Judge to view sex crimes compilation 1 May 08, 10:05 ET PROSECUTORS are compiling a 90-minute video of offences committed by a confessed rapist who sexually assaulted and filmed unconscious victims. ... more MAN ARRESTED FOR SEX CRIMES 1 May 08, 09:50 ET US Marshalls from the SE Regional Fugitive Task Force made an arrest in Macon, without incident, on Wednesday. Robert Eugene Watkins, who was wanted for an ... more Defining hate crimes on 'The Law Works' 1 May 08, 08:59 ET CHARLESTON -- On next week's 'The Law Works," host Dan Ringer and his guest will define "hate crimes" in legal terms and how these types of offenses differ ... more UN prosecutors to appeal war crimes acquittal of Kosovo's ex ... 1 May 08, 08:49 ET © AP THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A UN spokeswoman says prosecutors plan to appeal the acquittal of Kosovo's former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. ... more Panel: Help Victims By Speaking Out About Hate Crimes 1 May 08, 06:17 ET Groton - Hate crimes do not just affect victims. They are message crimes, designed to intimidate a community of people. That is evidenced more Congo war crimes case should not derail peace - UN 1 May 08, 05:29 ET By Joe Bavier KINSHASA (Reuters) - A Congo rebel group rejected on Wednesday an international court indictment of their military chief for war crimes but a ... more Cheney accused of war crimes 1 May 08, 04:11 ET BBC | A top aide to former Secretary of State Colin Powell has launched a stinging attack on US Vice-President Dick Cheney over abuse of prisoners by US ... more Political Humor Web-Series "FUN WITH WAR CRIMES" Launches Today ... 1 May 08, 03:12 ET Political comedy web-series FUN WITH WAR CRIMES Launches Episode #1 "Heckuva job!" today to commemorate the Mission Accomplished that still isn't. ... more 9-year-old made first moves, sex-crimes defendant says 1 May 08, 03:10 ET What I did was out of love, he insists. Child's mother approved of relationship and 'marriage,' accused tells court Daniel Cormier, on trial for a series of ... more Editorial: War-Crimes Tribunals 1 May 08, 03:02 ET What else needs to go wrong before the Bush administration realizes that the war-crimes tribunals for terror suspects being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ... more Political Humor Web-Series "FUN WITH WAR CRIMES" Launches Today, Putting the Bush Administration on Trial for War ... 1 May 08, 03:01 ET Political comedy web-series FUN WITH WAR CRIMES Launches Episode #1 "Heckuva job!" today to commemorate the Mission Accomplished that still isn't. In their own fantasy world, FUN WITH WAR CRIMES puts George Bush, Dick Cheney, Condoleeza Rice, Karl Rove and Donald Rumsfeld on trial for war crimes and other unholy messes. more ‘War crimes case should not derail Congo peace’ 1 May 08, 02:24 ET KINSHASA: A Congo rebel group yesterday rejected an international court indictment of their military chief for war crimes but a senior UN official said the ... more Drink-spiking monster to admit 86 sex crimes 1 May 08, 01:01 ET A MAN believed to be one of Australia's worst serial sex offenders has pleaded guilty to one rape and will plead guilty to another 85 rapes and indecent ... more >>Police Set Up Panels To Monitor Crimes 1 May 08, 00:59 ET Inspector-general of police, Mike Okiro, yesterday in Abuja said that it is common and sad that all police crime branches and other investigative branches ... more Taking Back the Night: Victims Advocates Rally Against Sex Crimes 1 May 08, 00:33 ET Montgomery, Al. (WSFA) -- It's one of the most despicable crimes anyone can think of, but the latest news about rape is somewhat encouraging. ... more Federal judge sets formula for Internet music royalties 1 May 08, 00:23 ET AP - A federal court on Wednesday established a formula for determining the Internet royalties owed to thousands of music composers, writers and publishers by three major online services - Yahoo Inc., AOL and RealNetworks Inc. more The Darfur War Crimes Test 1 May 08, 00:04 ET By MIA FARROW and ERIC REEVES This week marks a grim and largely unnoticed anniversary. On April 27, 2007, International Criminal Court judges issued arrest ... more

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