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General gets victory in sex crimes case, lawyers revamp strategy

The trial of a military leader who is accused of sexual assault has been delayed after the prosecution suffered several serious setbacks. The U.S. Army General, age 51, is accused

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What Separates The Average Man From A Convict?

That’s the question asked by the photographer Trent Bell, whose childhood friend was sentenced to 30-plus years in the cage, as described in Joe Berkowitz’s piece for Fast Company. Cast

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Duke University Student (And Porn Star) Feels The Hate

To say that Miriam Weeks has been “criticized” for her work as a porn star is an understatement. On a post she wrote on XOJane.com shortly after she was outed

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North Carolina man seeks plea deal for federal crimes, fraud

A North Carolina man could face up to 20 years’ prison time in connection with accusations that he defrauded charities in the area. Official reports show that the man is

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Does The DOJ Spend Too Much On Prisons?

One federal lawmaker, Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, claims that the Department of Justice is spending too much on prisons. Leahy has spent considerable time and effort on reform, specifically prison overcrowding

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Tax preparation fraud abounds in North Carolina, other states

Many Americans know the stress of the approaching tax season. Even though crunching those numbers can be demanding, financial experts say that other dangers may lurk beneath the surface of

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Why Kerry Kennedy Won Her DWI Case (Hint: It’s Not Because She’s Rich and Powerful)

Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, of the famous American political dynasty, recently beat charges of driving under the influence of prescription drugs in New York. According to Wikipedia, Kerry Kennedy

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Juveniles targeted in Instagram internet sex crimes investigation

In the age of social media, information that is posted to online platforms such as Facebook and Instagram is nearly impossible to retract. Although this may seem obvious for adults,

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Durham Cops Net 33 Pounds Of Synthetic Marijuana During Traffic Stop

33 pounds is a hefty amount of synthetic marijuana. Hefty enough, in fact, that the Durham Police Department said it was a record amount for the city, as the News Observer

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DWI defendants miss out on speedy trial in North Carolina

North Carolina has a reputation as having some of the most stringent rules for drunk driving. Now, some residents are calling for even more regulation, considering the shocking number of

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