Can the police jail you for a week, after an illegal arrest?

A recent U.S. Supreme Court case affirmed the ability of police to engage in strip searches after an arrest, at a police station, even for minor arrests. I am kind of torn on this, because while I don't support the drug war, along as it exists I can understand police wanting...

the newest online scam – Russian money laundering

Over the last few weeks, i've been correcting some English documents/memos for a Russian company based out of Moscow. i needed the money/work and the company seemed legit, at least at first. So i corrected five sets of documents, the bulk of which seemed legit.. Part of their...

Rep. Kucinich Compares Bradley Manning's Jail to Abu Ghraib

"The US military is trying to “break” Pfc. Bradley Manning, the soldier accused of leaking secrets to WikiLeaks, but it is Defense Secretary Robert Gates that could end up with a blemish on his record, Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) said Monday. Manning attorney David...

Fighting tuberculosis in prisons is a smart choice

Fighting tuberculosis (TB) in prisons is a smarter choice for governments from economic, social justice and public health criteria. In India, the government was asked to cough up INR 300,000 (>USD 6000) as compensation to be paid to the wife of the TB prison inmate who...

Court issues notice to Pakistan govt; report says Davis CIA agent

A Pakistani court has issued notice to the federal government over Diplomatic and Consular Privileges Act 1972 in a case related to the double murder case against an American national, Raymond Davis, whom Washington claims to be a diplomatic staff member whereas media reports...

TURKISH BLOGGER FACES 2 YEARS IN JAIL FOR 'INSULTING' PM ERDOĞAN

“A state, before all, should trust its own people, widen freedoms and should not abandon the most fundamental and modern human rights.” -- PM Erdoğan's address to Kyrgyzstan Pmt., Wed. 2 Feb., 2011 IT'S...

British Politicians are being sent to Jail

In the latest fall-out from the expenses scandals from last year, the British public are finally seeing politicians being put behind bars. That is, being put into prison, not them serving themselves from the licensed bars at the House of Commons.  How many of them have...

Proposed Minnesota Judicial Reform 1 of 2

========================================================== "INTRODUCTION In two previous articles I wrote regarding the formation of  TEA Party Transparency, Accountability and Reform (TAR)group. In another...

Lindsay Lohan's Pre-Jail Tattoo (Photo) and Life in Jail So Far

Lindsay Lohan Has Apparently Made Some Friends in Jail But She Will Have to Wait Until Her Release to Finish Her New Tattoo TMZ has learned that before Lindsay reported to court for her jail sentence she wanted to...

Charlie Sheen To Appear in Aspen June 7 to Start Jail Sentence

Charlie Sheen to Serve 30 Days in Jail For Misdemeanor Assault Charge Charlie Sheen had two choices - serve jail time or go on probation but according to TMZ Sheen has chosen the option of jail and will appear on...

T.I. Released from Prison Early

T.I.was released from prison.  The rap star, born Clifford Harris Jr. an Arkansas Federal Prison and will be admitted to Dismas Charities Atlanta West Correctional Center - a halfway house.  His attorney...

Busted: Clayton Roueche of United Nations Gang Gets 30 Years

The Founder of the United Nations Gang, Cayton Rouche, will be serving a 30 year sentence in a US prison for his leadership role in the massive cross-border drug-smuggling scheme. He has been convicted with...

Christian jailed for teaching religion to his children- Minnesota

""Before I say one more word, I call upon the State of Minnesota to release Tim Kinley before Christmas of this year.On the surface, Tim Kinley is an average person like you or I.  He works hard, loves his...

Lil Wayne to Start Jail Time February 9th 2010

Lil Wayne is all set to start his jail sentence February 9th 2010, although no word yet on where he will serve his sentence. Lil Wayne will serve one year in jail for weapons charges. When he appeared in court his...

Islamic militants' raid frees 31 from Philippines jail

This could lead to a fresh martial law appeal on Basiland Island, not sure if it will be granted, it should be policy in war lord run Islands, where there could by ties with terrorists and the local warlord run...

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