Crime and Justice

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Human rights group warns: Georgia's LGBT+ law could lead to violent repression — Global Issues

Anna Harden June 26, 2024 0 Comment

Organizers have decided to cancel physical Pride events this year, fearing a repeat of the violence that marred the 2023 event, when far-right groups attacked festival-goers. Organizers and Georgia's president said anti-LGBT hate speech...

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Racism riot in Florida prosecutor's office leads to settlement with Justice Department

Anna Harden June 21, 2024 0 Comment

Jack Campbell, the United States Attorney for the Second Judicial District, and the federal Justice Department reached an agreement Thursday to resolve allegations that defendants of Hispanic origin are routinely denied a settlement when...

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Former tax official charged with serious theft in the agency

Anna Harden June 21, 2024 0 Comment

A former Florida Department of Revenue employee has been charged with depositing “168 apparently stolen money orders” from the agency, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) said in a press release Friday. Paula...

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Tallahassee lawyer couple agrees to a settlement in sexual assault case

Anna Harden June 21, 2024 0 Comment

Two lawyers who were accused of sexual abuse by a woman who worked in their home have pleaded to lesser charges as part of an agreement with prosecutors. Gabriel and Sarah Warren, who were...

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Pretrial Success Act will help continue progress in Illinois

Anna Harden June 21, 2024 0 Comment

Maurice West | Specially for the Rockford Register Star Last month, the Illinois State Legislature reaffirmed its commitment to pretrial justice by passing the Pretrial Success Act as part of the state budget. The...