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May 23, 2012

Witnesses in Zimmerman case change stories

Three changed their stories in ways that may damage Zimmerman, and a fourth abandoned her initial story - Full Story
May 21, 2012
Study: 2,000 convicted then exonerated in 23 years

Study: 2,000 convicted then exonerated in 23 years

Researchers estimate the total number of felony convictions in the United States is nearly a million a year - Full Story
May 17, 2012
Former Houston officer found not guilty in alleged beating

Former Houston officer found not guilty in alleged beating

Andrew Blomberg was the first of four fired police officers to stand trial - Full Story
May 15, 2012
NY seeks to deny murderers spousal burial rights

NY seeks to deny murderers spousal burial rights

Several states already have 'slayer laws' that prohibit murderers from making funeral arrangements for spouses they've killed - Full Story
May 11, 2012

Report: Many lawsuits against Chicago police involve 'repeaters'

Police attorney says systems are in place to protect against misconduct - Full Story
May 10, 2012
2 Calif. officers to be tried in Kelly Thomas death

2 Calif. officers to be tried in Kelly Thomas death

Officers confronted homeless man after receiving calls he was looking into parked cars - Full Story
May 09, 2012

Ill. traffic stop video results in federal lawsuit

Man claims officer unlawfully searched his vehicle - Full Story
May 09, 2012
Court blocks Ill. anti-police recording law

Court blocks Ill. anti-police recording law

Enacted in 1961, law makes it a felony for someone to produce an audio recording of a conversation unless all parties agree - Full Story
May 07, 2012

LSU fan in post-BCS video sues Ala. man

Lawsuit does not specify a dollar figure for damages - Full Story
May 02, 2012

Mich. cop shot 5 times tells off judge

Circuit judge handed down what the officer called an "insulting" and "lenient" sentence to the convicted 25-year-old gunman - Full Story



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