Mark O’Mara must decide whether to ask a judge to dismiss the charges under “stand your ground.” But don’t expect that motion any time soon.
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Mark O’Mara must decide whether to ask a judge to dismiss the charges under “stand your ground.” But don’t expect that motion any time soon.
Full article at CBSNews.com : Defending George Zimmerman: What’s next for Mark O’Mara?
Florida Gov. Rick Scott appointed Angela Corey as special prosecutor to investigate the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin after Sanford police declined to press charges against the man who killed him
Florida Gov. Rick Scott appointed Angela Corey as special prosecutor to investigate the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin after Sanford police declined to press charges against the man who killed him
Full article at CBSNews.com : Trayvon Martin special prosecutor Angela Corey is tenacious, dedicated and set in her ways, says former colleague
With the help of advocates, American law enforcement are learning how to investigate a different kind of domestic violence
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With the help of advocates, American law enforcement are learning how to investigate a different kind of domestic violence
Full article at CBSNews.com : American law enforcement encounters “honor” violence
Although many Americans may think that phenomena such as forced marriages and so-called “honor killings” exist only overseas, social service agencies, educators, and a growing number of law enforcement personnel know differently
“Honor killing” under growing scrutiny in the U.S. Read More »
Although many Americans may think that phenomena such as forced marriages and so-called “honor killings” exist only overseas, social service agencies, educators, and a growing number of law enforcement personnel know differently
Full article at CBSNews.com : “Honor killing” under growing scrutiny in the U.S.
The case of an Iraqi-American woman found beaten inside her Southern California home last month was originally reported as a possible hate crime, but according to newly released court documents, investigators are looking at the woman’s family life as they investigate her murder
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The case of an Iraqi-American woman found beaten inside her Southern California home last month was originally reported as a possible hate crime, but according to newly released court documents, investigators are looking at the woman’s family life as they investigate her murder
Full article at CBSNews.com : Shaima Alawadi, Iraqi woman killed in her Calif. home, was planning divorce: document
The shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin has captured the country’s attention, sparking rallies, Congressional forums and official resignations. But misinformation abounds. Below, Crimesider addresses common questions about the night Martin was shot by neighborhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman.
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The shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin has captured the country’s attention, sparking rallies, Congressional forums and official resignations. But misinformation abounds. Below, Crimesider addresses common questions about the night Martin was shot by neighborhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman.
Full article at CBSNews.com : Trayvon Martin Shooting: What do we know?
Between 10 a.m. and noon today the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether it is constitutional to sentence someone to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a crime they committed as a juvenile – even homicide.
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Between 10 a.m. and noon today the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether it is constitutional to sentence someone to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a crime they committed as a juvenile – even homicide.
Full article at CBSNews.com : Supreme Court hears arguments on life without parole for juveniles
Was Trayvon Martin, who was unarmed, posing a threat to George Zimmerman’s life?
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Was Trayvon Martin, who was unarmed, posing a threat to George Zimmerman’s life?
Full article at CBSNews.com : The Trayvon Martin case exposes the realities of a new generation of self-defense laws
On Friday in Los Angeles, former-doctor Hsiu-Ying “Lisa” Tseng will be arraigned on three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of three of her patients who overdosed on drugs she’d prescribed.
Doctors and Drugs: Is it murder when a patient ODs? Read More »
On Friday in Los Angeles, former-doctor Hsiu-Ying “Lisa” Tseng will be arraigned on three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of three of her patients who overdosed on drugs she’d prescribed.
Full article at CBSNews.com : Doctors and Drugs: Is it murder when a patient ODs?
An Arizona police officer has been placed on administrative leave after what the Scottsdale Police Department confirms is his seventh on-the-job shooting since 2002. Former LAPD officer and current University of Missouri professor David Klinger says that by most estimates, 90 percent of cops never shoot anyone in their career.
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An Arizona police officer has been placed on administrative leave after what the Scottsdale Police Department confirms is his seventh on-the-job shooting since 2002. Former LAPD officer and current University of Missouri professor David Klinger says that by most estimates, 90 percent of cops never shoot anyone in their career.
Full article at CBSNews.com : Expert: Ariz. officer involved in 6 deadly shootings “highly unusual”