Criminal Defense News. Crime Stories, Law on News and Legal Publications in February, 2012

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Broward County Florida Courthouse's Toxic Mold Alleged to be Cause of ...
JD Supra (press release)February 24, 2012

The injured employees claim the courthouse, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is contaminated with toxic mold and asbestos. The plaintiffs are being represented by former state Senator and attorney Skip Campbell who stated in a newspaper article ...more »

No funding to enforce new sled dog regulations: SPCA
Whistler QuestionFebruary 23, 2012

“It's just physically impossible for 26 constables funded by donors to conduct proactive, onsite visits to all of these operations on top of the animal cruelty investigations that we do each year.” Some of the new regulations include restrictions for ...more »

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Crimes Against Property
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78 citizens detained following 87 alleged crimes
AngolaPressFebruary 10, 2012

With regard to the previous period, there was a reduction of two cases and four detainees, as well as the clarification of 62 cases, says the spokesman of the corporation, Paiva Tomás. Among the crimes are 29 against property, 35 against people, ...more »

Misdemeanors
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Former Denver lawyer pleads guilty to attempted third-degree assault
Denver PostFebruary 1, 2012

Shepherd, the former finance co-chairman of the Democratic National Convention host committee, was originally charged with negligent child abuse and third-degree assault that knowingly caused injury — a class one misdemeanor.more »

Criminal Defense
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Oakland prosecutor taken aback by Griem comments in Bashara murder case
Royal Oak Daily TribuneFebruary 4, 2012

By Mitch Hotts Well-known criminal defense attorney David Griem summoned the Detroit-area media to the Guardian Building on Friday to talk about the Bob Bashara murder case, but at times it seemed like he was gearing up for a fight with Oakland County ...more »

Parole And Probation Violations
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Couple Arrested in New Wilmington Bank Robbery
WKBN/WYFX-TVFebruary 2, 2012

They were both arrested in Beaver Falls Friday on probation violation and parole violation warrants out of Butler and Beaver counties. The two admitted their involvement in the robbery during questioning. Both are in Beaver County Jail in lieu of ...more »

Police Brutality
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Family Wants Attorney General To Take Over Bronx Police Beating Case
CBS LocalFebruary 9, 2012

Warren he said his 30 years experience in civil rights cases tells him it's next to impossible for a local district attorney to take on cases of police brutality. Reed, who was hospitalized – he had to get staples in his head, stitches in his arm ...more »

Fraud & Financial Crimes
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Stanford Financial's Davis Says Founder Conspired in Fraud
San Francisco ChronicleFebruary 2, 2012

Assistant US Attorney William Stellmach asked Davis if he committed any crimes at Houston-based Stanford Financial Group. Stanford, 61, is accused of leading a $7 billion investment fraud scheme. He maintains he's not guilty of the 14 criminal counts ...more »

Posession Of Firearm
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New Cambria man faces federal charge of illegal firearm
Salina JournalFebruary 9, 2012

By the Salina Journal A New Cambria man faces a federal charge of unlawful possession of a firearm for allegedly possessing the 9 mm handgun from which a shot was fired that killed his girlfriend in 2011. A sealed indictment was filed against Steven ...more »

Grand Jury Proceeding
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Grand jury indicts Purdle in New Year's shooting
Peoria Journal StarFebruary 2, 2012

By Anonymous A man accused of shooting at the mother of his child was indicted Tuesday by a Peoria County grand jury. Kencey R. Purdle, 24, of 623 NE Monroe St., Apt. E, faces charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a ...more »

Prostitution
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German author's collection racked with 'Guilt,' keen observation
Kansas City StarFebruary 1, 2012

A longtime criminal defense attorney in Berlin, von Schirach's story collection "Crime" (2011) was a German bestseller and, in translation, attracted positive notice in the United States. "Guilt," his second collection, follows the first book's ...more »

Gun Charges
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Letter: Strict gun laws make citizens safer
Knoxville News SentinelFebruary 1, 2012

If the writer is interested in facts, then he would have to admit that New York City's strict gun laws have actually kept the city's residents safer than in places with laxer regulations. New York and neighboring New Jersey have among the lowest rates ...more »

Robbery, Assault & Battery, Theft
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Sexual battery plea entered; sentencing hearing set
Crossville ChronicleFebruary 1, 2012

•Jeffery Michael Hayes, aggravated assault with a weapon, robbery and aggravated burglary, continued to Jan. 25. •Aubrey Chantel Braunm, aggravated burglary and theft of more than $250, continued to March 19. •Scott Michael Emerson, simple possession ...more »

Pitt Meadows homicide victim a 26-year-old Maple Ridge man
Vancouver SunFebruary 2, 2012

The victim appears to have met with foul play and homicide is suspected, Pound said. An autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon to determine the cause of death. Anyone with information is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-4448 or ...more »

Search & Seizure
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Feds arrest alleged leader of massive Metro Detroit drug ring
The Detroit NewsFebruary 1, 2012

The case against Powell is outlined in search warrant records and a Justice Department forfeiture complaint filed in federal court. Besides the cash and drugs, the feds have seized a fleet of expensive boats and vehicles, including two Bentleys and a ...more »

Inmate's Rights & Prison
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Hard Talk:Child abuse is one of the worst human rights violations
The Citizen DailyFebruary 4, 2012

The report revealed that about 140 children detained in Tanzanian prisons and other facilities (and were mixed with adult prisoners) often became victims of sexual abuse by fellow children, adult convicts and even law enforcers (The Citizen on Sunday: ...more »

Sex Crimes
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Specialist CPS sex crime team established in Guildford
BBC NewsFebruary 3, 2012

The prosecutors will work closely with police units who also specialise in sex crimes. Neil Sweet, from the CPS, said he hopes the establishment of the team will encourage more victims to come forward. He said: "The reporting of conviction rates ...more »

Internet Offences & Computer Crimes
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Hawaii's online tracking law is all but dead, lead sponsor confirms
EngadgetFebruary 1, 2012

The law's supporters trumpeted it as a vital step in protecting "victims of crime," but its momentum has all but come to a halt, now that its lead champion has proclaimed its death. In a recent interview with CNET, Democratic Representative John Mizuno ...more »

Solicitation & Pandering
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Cook County Sheriff leads national sex crime sting
Boston.comFebruary 7, 2012

... the country on prostitution and other sex crime charges. In a news release, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart's Office announced Tuesday that it had coordinated the operation that involved law enforcement agencies in Illinois and seven other states.more »

Juvenile Crimes
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New 'circuit breaker' for juvenile offenders
The North West StarFebruary 8, 2012

REPEAT juvenile crime offenders in the North West will be targeted in a new State Government initiative aimed at halving the number of offences committed by 10-16 year olds. it will be the "circuit breaker" targeting about 18 young people here who ...more »

Traffic & Moving Violations
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Housing reminds students to abide by rules
University Star (blog)February 2, 2012

Dudolski said the department of housing and residential life follows guidelines and sanctions outlined in the Alcohol and Drug Violations Sanctions list residents sign when they first move into the dorms at the beginning of the year.more »

Kidnapping; Forgery
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Woman gets eight years in prison for saying Black men kidnapped her
Westside GazetteFebruary 2, 2012

Sweeten is the woman who made a fake call to police from the trunk of a Cadillac, claiming that she'd been kidnapped along with her daughter. The truth? They'd actually taken a trip to Disneyland. A judge put an end to Sweeten's antics, at least for a ...more »

White Collar Crime
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Business Intelligence: NZ helps islands region launder billions?
Island BusinessFebruary 10, 2012

Welcome to 100% pure New Zealand, an unofficial finance centre to mafia gangs from Europe and Asia—and white collar criminals. “Money laundering prosecutions in New Zealand continue to be low,” reads a 44-page “National Risk Assessment”.more »

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