The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a new trial to the woman convicted of trying to extort money, automobiles and a house from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino Read More: No to New Trial for Pitino Extortionist Says 6th Circuit
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Month: August 2012
A Continued Commitment to Religious Freedom
The following post appears courtesy of the Civil Rights Division and William C. Killian, the U.S See the original post: A Continued Commitment to Religious Freedom
Remembering Dr. King’s Dream
The following post appears courtesy of Tom Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. Forty-nine years ago today, hundreds of thousands of Americans gathered in National Mall for the March on...
Stay At Home Criminals – Risking Jail For Cyber Theft
These days, having relatively easy access to the Internet has made it easier than ever for people to share music, videos, photos, and much more. However, there is also a growing concern on the web about cyber theft, which is taken just as seriously as regular theft in...
Back to School: Internet Safety Tips for Your Backpack
The following post appears courtesy of Jenny Durkan, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington. Millions of children nationwide are being approached by online predators Visit site: Back to School: Internet Safety Tips for Your Backpack
Graphic: The End of Crime – Why Educating Inmates is Necessary
Graphic courtesy of ONLINECLASSES.ORG View post: Graphic: The End of Crime – Why Educating Inmates is Necessary
Issues in “Stand Your Ground” Law and Defense
The February 26, 2012 shooting of Trayvon Martin by a block watch security patrol in Sanford, Florida has created national attention to so-called “Stand Your Ground” laws in the U.S. Such laws have been enacted in 32 States, based on the general concept of...
Digital Strategy at the Department of Justice
On May 23, 2012, the White House released the Federal Digital Strategy that outlined the use of “modern tools and technologies to seize the digital opportunity and fundamentally change how the Federal Government serves both its internal and external customers–building...
Prove Your Innocence In A Child Abuse Case
Child sexual abuse involves inappropriate acts between an adult and a child for the sole purpose of sexual gratification of the adult. An adult, who simply exposes his genitals to a child, without actually touching the child, can be easily charged with child sexual...
How Not to Spell Relief: Debt Relief Scams
Four years removed from one of the greatest economic crises in history, consumers are still reeling from the aftereffects. So, many consumers, feeling the crunch of growing credit card debt, are seeking help from companies holding themselves out as debt relief...
