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Sept. 11 families fear war-crimes trial 12 May 08, 23:48 ET People who lost relatives in the Sept. 11 attacks worry that alleged mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed will use his upcoming war-crimes trial to boast about his role and rally support for al Qaeda. more Australia worse than Syria on war crimes: report 12 May 08, 22:42 ET AUSTRALIA has again scored abysmally in an annual report that grades nations’ efforts to prosecute Nazi war criminals. It is ranked behind Syria. ... more Lawyer: 2 will admit fraud fueled luxury lifestyle 12 May 08, 22:34 ET AP - Presumably, she didn't fleece Prince Charles. But a couple of young jet-setters plan to admit in court that other people who crossed their paths unwittingly financed their luxury lifestyle. more Man, woman indicted in sale of child for sex acts 12 May 08, 21:48 ET AP - Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Monday accusing a man and woman of training the woman's child to be a dominatrix, selling her sexual services and photographing some of the acts. more Crandall crimes?: Justice Department to conduct criminal inquiry 12 May 08, 21:36 ET It was a "disaster," that's for sure. A "human tragedy," without question. But can the roof collapse that claimed the lives of nine miners and rescuers at ... more Sex Crimes Among Korean Youth on the Rise 12 May 08, 21:03 ET The number of Korean teenagers involved in acts of serious sexual violence such as rape has risen significantly in the last two years, according to ... more Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Against Kids 12 May 08, 20:50 ET STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY- From a courthouse cleaner to jail cell keeper, a former Monroe County worker avoids a trial by making a plea agreement. Michael Grego was accused of dozens of sex crimes against young children. more Local Businessman Charged with Sex Crimes 12 May 08, 19:56 ET (KAAL)--- A well-known businessman in Mantorville is accused of sexually abusing one of his female employees. 52-year old Terry Eckstein is charged with 3 ... more Thailand museum director indicted in federal probe 12 May 08, 19:40 ET AP - The director of a Thailand museum was indicted on a wire fraud charge in connection with a federal investigation into looted Southeast Asian antiquities. more Tamil guerrilla avoids war crimes charges 12 May 08, 19:06 ET Karuna Amman, the Sri Lankan warlord jailed for entering Britain on a falsified visa and diplomatic passport, will not be prosecuted for war crimes and is ... more Liberia charges Gyude Bryant and two others with economic crimes 12 May 08, 18:10 ET Montserrado county Senator Edwin Snowe, Bomi county representative Richard Divine and two former officials who also served under Snowe, when he was managing ... more Texas teen with bullet in head pleads guilty 12 May 08, 17:53 ET AP - A teenager with a bullet lodged in his forehead that police wanted removed in order to prove he tried to kill the owner of a used-car lot pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated assault and other charges. more No govt action to tackle crimes against women 12 May 08, 17:52 ET CHENNAI: Crimes against women have reached alarming proportions in Tamil Nadu, admits the government home department policy note for 2008-09. ... more US renews big rewards for tips on Rwanda war crimes 12 May 08, 17:48 ET The United States announced Monday the renewal of rewards of up to five million dollars for tips leading to the arrest of any of 13 men suspected of war crimes during the Rwandan genocide. more Crimes Hit Home in Morningside Heights 12 May 08, 17:11 ET By Alix Pianin At the close of 2007, the New York City Police Department reported significantly declining crime rates, and announced that the city had ... more Windows to empty home broken and other Elk River area crimes 12 May 08, 16:44 ET On May 9 at 11:59 pm police took a damage to property report after two windows were broken out of a home on the 10600 block of 171st Avenue NW. ... more No bail for N.J. man in Thailand child porn case 12 May 08, 16:41 ET AP - A small-time New Jersey actor accused of traveling to Thailand to have sex with underage boys was denied bail on Monday. more Two sentenced to prison for sex-related crimes 12 May 08, 16:22 ET Cole County Circuit Judge Patricia Joyce sent two men to prison this week for their involvement in separate, sex-related crimes. Antoine G. Terry, now 18, 1015-A Elizabeth St., will serve seven years in prison. more Rewards for Justice War Crimes Program Renews Search for Fugitives ... 12 May 08, 16:22 ET Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Jendayi E. Frazer and Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Clint Williamson announced today the ... more Canadian teacher charged with Internet sex crimes in Stafford 12 May 08, 16:15 ET Canadian teacher accused of making ill-fated stop in Fredericksburg for liaison with 13-year- old boy. BY KEITH EPPS A stopover in the Fredericksburg area ... more 4 Sean Taylor murder suspects won't face death penalty 12 May 08, 16:13 ET AP - Prosecutors said Monday they will not seek the death penalty against four people charged with murdering Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor because the accused shooter was a minor when the crime was committed. more Sex crimes fugitive arrested for burglary 12 May 08, 15:08 ET SPOKANE, Wash. - A sex crimes offender on the run from authorities in Texas was arrested for Residential Burglary Friday night after he attempted to enter a child's bedroom window at a neighbor's home. more Radical cleric appeals extradition from Britain to US 12 May 08, 14:46 ET Lawyers for the radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, convicted in Britain of race-hate crimes and soliciting murder, began a legal challenge Monday against his extradition to the United States. more Prosecutors drop charges against former N.J. mayor 12 May 08, 12:57 ET AP - Federal prosecutors said Monday it is dropping fraud charges against former Mayor Sharpe James and he will not face a second trial. more Potential jurors questioned in R. Kelly trial 12 May 08, 12:50 ET AP - Attorneys and the judge in R. Kelly's child pornography trial began questioning 150 potential jurors Monday, asking what they know about the allegations against one of urban music's biggest stars. more Fifteen years of progress 12 May 08, 11:41 ET Despite some notable successes, the prevention of war crimes remains elusive. more Canadian Charged with Internet Sex Crimes 12 May 08, 11:00 ET A joint effort between the Stafford County Sheriff's office, Dumfries Police and Fredericksburg police has resulted in the arrest of a man from Canada on ... more Glavaš war crimes trial continues 12 May 08, 10:46 ET ZAGREB -- The trial of Branimir Glavaš and others accused of war crimes committed against Serbs in Osijek resumed in Zagreb today. ... more Man charged with drug crimes after March fire 12 May 08, 10:21 ET A Jackson man has been charged with drug crimes after a March fire that police said stemmed from a methamphetamine lab. Curtis Craft, 28, was arraigned last week in District Court on charges of maintaining a drug house and maintaining or operating a meth lab. more Attacks on Mormons prompt Mesa forum on hate crimes 12 May 08, 08:45 ET by KTAR Newsroom In the wake of recent attacks on Mormons in the East Valley, the Mesa Police Department hosts a community forum about hate crimes tonight. ... more Tennessee Sees Huge 1-Year Increase in Hate Crimes 12 May 08, 07:14 ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Hate crimes rose dramatically in Tennessee last year, especially crimes against Hispanics and the disabled. ... more Trial proceeds for man accused of sex crimes against children 12 May 08, 07:05 ET The Lyon County man accused of committing hundreds of sex crimes against children wants to proceed to trial as quickly as possible, which could be later this month. more Anger mounts in Bangkok at Myanmar aid visa delays 12 May 08, 07:01 ET A furious rescue worker accused Myanmar's military junta on Monday of crimes against humanity for refusing to give visas to aid officials desperate to enter the country to help the 1.5 million survivors of Cyclone Nargis. more Iran urges fight against 'Zionist' crimes 12 May 08, 06:05 ET LONDON, May 12 (IranMania) - Iran has called on the international community and Islamic countries in particular to fight against the crimes of the 'Zionist' ... more Belgium accuses China of cyber-crimes 12 May 08, 05:47 ET A diplomatic spat is developing between the Belgian and Chinese governments concerning alleged hacking attacks, according to media reports. ... more Five fugitives suspected of grave crimes captured 12 May 08, 05:32 ET UFA, May 12 (Itar-Tass) - Five men who fled from a psychiatric hospital have been detained. All are suspected of grave crimes. They were in the hospital for forensic psychiatric examination. more ANIMAL LAW: Bills to expand crimes on animals well-intentioned ... 12 May 08, 05:12 ET Among the many bills awaiting action in the Michigan Legislature this season are several designed to toughen (again) the state's animal cruelty laws. ... more How abuse and drugs are to blame for rise in crimes by young women 12 May 08, 04:57 ET Society can't bury its head in the sand any longer. We've all got to change. more Russian police to use hypnosis to investigate crimes 12 May 08, 04:50 ET Russian investigative authorities are getting familiar to the usage of hypnosis to investigate crimes. Criminalists are sure that in the near future each police station will have a psychic. more Educationist worried over increase in cyber crimes 12 May 08, 04:24 ET The Northern Regional Director of Education, Mr John Bobenu, has expressed concern about the rampant use of computers and internet facilities to commit ... more Hidden crimes 12 May 08, 03:32 ET Northumbria police force has repeatedly obstructed press inquiries about serious and violent crimes for 'operational reasons'. Nigel Green investigates more Age progression helps solve crimes, frustrates Mesa family 12 May 08, 01:11 ET Age progression is used to help police find missing children, but has brought grief to a Mesa family. It has been nearly ten years since eleven-year-old ... more Delays worsen at state crime lab 12 May 08, 01:09 ET The ongoing probe of Detroit Police firearm cases means fewer workers are available to investigate gun crimes across the state, slowing police work and prosecutions. more

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