Baltimore - The case of an alleged cop killer revealed that DNA evidence of suspected murder weapon has been contaminated. Technicians in the crime lab discovered the DNA from two people on the gun that police believe was used to kill a local detective outside his home last year in an attempted robbery.
A partial DNA […]
Entries from August 2008
DNA Mix-up In Murder Trial
August 27th, 2008 · No Comments
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Councilman Arrested for Domestic Violence
August 19th, 2008 · No Comments
Alabama- A city councilperson for the town of Russellville was arrested on domestic violence harassment charges. The incident stemmed from the man entering his ex-girlfriend’s home and taking items he claims were his because he bought them.
Upon seeing him leave her residence, the ex-girlfriend called the council member on his cell phone and the two […]
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Rape Case Questions Consent
August 7th, 2008 · No Comments
Maryland- State laws are being challenged over whether or not sex that started out as consensual can be considered rape if the victim withdraws consent. Assistant Attorney General argues that rape occurs if force or threat of force is used after a victim changes their mind. Maryland state law however stipulates that a sex act […]
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Tennessee Police Enact Sweeping Arrests
August 5th, 2008 · No Comments
With the help of officers from Memphis, as well as Shelby and Tipton counties, the police of Tennessee town Millington have been cracking down on users and sellers of illegal drugs. For the last nine months they have been video- and audio taping undercover drug deals. On Monday morning they finally made their move, arresting […]
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