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Juror Fined $300 for Skipping Deliberations

A juror, Ivana Samardzic, decided to skip jury deliberations for a case she was on involving a felony shooting. The…

New Report Details Crime and Corruption in Homeland Security

Over the past year, employees of the Department of Homeland Security have committed such crimes as smuggling weed and coke,…

Mark David Chapman Denied Parole

According to corrections officials in New York, Mark David Chapman was denied release from prison for a seventh time. Chapman…

Kansas Attorney General Says Governor Did Not Violate State Law

On Tuesday, a state prosecutor said that Kansas Governor Sam Brownback did not violate the state’s opening meetings law when…

Taxi Medallion Sale Denied by Court in NYC

On Friday, a state judge issued a ruling that a new plan to expand city cabs outside of Manhattan is…

Members of Pussy Riot Sentenced to Two Years in Jail

Three members from the band Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist punk band, were sentenced to two years in jail by…

Shooter at Family Research Council Charged

Authorities have said that Floyd Lee Corkins, a volunteer for a gay community center, was carrying a backpack filled with…

Cops Allowed to Track Suspects by Phone without Warrants

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruled, 2-1, that police officers have the right…

Drew Peterson Removes Mistrial Request

On Wednesday, a judge was told by Drew Peterson that he was withdrawing his request for a mistrial. His attorneys…

Reverend Kenneth Miller Guilty in International Kidnapping Case

On Tuesday, Reverend Kenneth Miller, from Stuarts Draft, Virginia, was convicted of aiding in international parental kidnapping. Miller helped a…

Lawyers for Former Penn State President to Rebut Freeh Report Findings

A press conference is in the works by the attorneys for the former president of Penn State. The attorneys will…

NJ Woman Padlocked in Bedroom by Boyfriend

A woman claims that her boyfriend is a ‘good man’ who never abused her even though she was found behind…