Crime & Justice

City Opens New Art Jail 07.20.11

SAN FRANCISCO—City officials announced the opening of a new maximum-security art jail Tuesday, unveiling a modern detention facility designed to imprison a large population of high-profile paintings and sculptures. The brightly lit four-story struct... more»

'L.A. Law' Wikipedia Page Viewed 874 Times Today 11.24.10

SAN FRANCISCO—According to an analysis of IP addresses and Internet traffic statistics, the Wikipedia page for the 1980s-era NBC legal drama L.A. Law has been viewed a total of 874 times today. more»

Supreme Court Upholds Freedom Of Speech In Obscenity-Filled Ruling 05.04.10

WASHINGTON—"I don't know what kind of bullshit passes for jurisprudence down in the 4th Circuit these days," Justice Thomas wrote, "but those pricks can take their arguments about speech that 'appeals only to prurient interests' and go suck a dog's asshole." more»

Pickup Truck Stoled 04.29.10

LOGANSPORT, IN—Police said this ain’t the first time by a long shot a truck been stoled round these parts past few months. In July, Doug Hensley had his half-ton dually took from the Hardee’s parking lot, even though he weren’t in there but for 15 minutes. more»

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Several Probably Killed In Shooting, Lazy Police Report Confirms

ISSUE 46•01 | 01.07.10 | News in Brief

AKRON, MI—According to a hastily written police report, anywhere from several to half a dozen people were killed at some point Monday in... more»
Sotomayor Misses Supreme Court Case After Failing To Get Out Of Jury Duty

ISSUE 45•42 | 10.12.09 | News

WASHINGTON—"I probably threw away four of those letters before I got one that said I had to appear or 'face serious penalties,' whatever that means," said Sotomayor, who was forced to appear at a nearby municipal courthouse Monday. more»
International Con Man Barack Obama Leaves U.S. With $85 Million In Campaign Fundraising

ISSUE 44•46 | 11.11.08 | News

CHICAGO—"If you are reading this," said Obama's farewell note. "Then I have already left your silly country with a woman you have come to know as 'Michelle.'" more»
Police: iPhone Left In Hot Car For Three Hours

ISSUE 44•40 | 10.03.08 | News

WINNETKA, IL—The iPhone was found lying face down on the dashboard showing no signs of life, but after a tense few seconds, officers were able to wake it. more»
No One On SWAT Team Wants To Wait In Ventilation Duct With Howard

ISSUE 44•36 | 09.06.08 | News

CHICAGO—"I got stuck on a rooftop with Howard a month ago, and with no prompting he acted out about 20 minutes of Napoleon Dynamite," said one SWAT officer. more»
Liberty City Police Face Allegations Of Incompetence, Brutality

ISSUE 44•23 | 06.04.08 | News

LIBERTY CITY—"I was shot 14 times on my way to work today, including twice by police," said one Algonquin-area resident. "That is unacceptable." more»
Victim Of Mall Shooting Determined Not To Die In Yankee Candle

ISSUE 44•08 | 02.22.08 | News

BUFFALO, NY—"I told myself there was no way in hell I was going to let them find me curled up beside a stack of Jasmine Housewarmer jar candles," said David Mull. more»
Lone Gunman Envied By Married Gunman

ISSUE 43•48 | 12.01.07 | News

LOS ANGELES—"Running around firing indiscriminately into a crowd—now that's someone who doesn't have to wake up and go furniture shopping tomorrow," said Henderson. more»
Female Serial Killer Has To Work Twice As Hard To Achieve Notoriety

ISSUE 43•45 | 11.10.07 | News

OTSEGO, MI—Like many women who simply want the chance to kill as many victims as possible before being caught, Huxley has faced fierce resistance at every turn. more»
If Wanting To See Vaginas Is A Crime, Then I, Your Honor, Am Guilty

ISSUE 43•21 | 05.23.07 | Commentary

I stand before you today accused of wrongdoing, with my reputation called into question before the entire community. But in truth, I am no more... more»
Kansas Outlaws Practice Of Evolution

ISSUE 42•48 | 11.28.06 | News

TOPEKA, KS—Any living being that undergoes genetic modification favoring survival could face jail time under the new law. more»
Crime Scene Used To Be Cool

ISSUE 41•04 | 01.26.05 | News

LOS ANGELES—Once people started showing up and the traffic cops fucked up the evidence, the once-cool alley was rendered totally lame. more»
CEO Spends 30 Percent Of Earnings Staying Out Of Jail

ISSUE 40•34 | 08.25.04 | News in Brief

NEW YORK—Bellcroft Industries CEO Robert M. Burdick said Monday that he spends up to 30 percent of his $2.4 million salary keeping himself out of jail. "Accountants who can hide illegal profits and lawyers who know how to set up off-shore companies don't come cheap," Burdick said. "My recent 20 percent raise isn't that great when you consider how many people I have to pay to keep me out of prison." In addition to losing 30 percent off the top each year, Burdick spends 5 percent of his income on taxes. more»
Local Sheriff Suspects Al-Qaeda Or Teens

ISSUE 40•33 | 08.18.04 | News

BARABOO, WI—Sauk County Sheriff Virgil "Butch" Steinhorst announced Tuesday that he believes a recent rash of Baraboo-area crimes was perpetrated by the al-Qaeda terrorist network or teenagers. more»
Series Of Serial-Killer Killings Rocks Serial-Killer Community

ISSUE 40•28 | 07.14.04 | News

INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Homicidal maniacs can no longer leave the house to kidnap a hitchhiker without wondering if they are next. more»
Perhaps I've Been A Little Too Tough On Crime

ISSUE 39•33 | 08.27.03 | Commentary

As district attorney of Grand Rapids, I've got a lot of responsibility. This job keeps me running day and night. But with all the prosecuting and sentencing I've been doing lately, I've started to think that maybe I've been a little tough on crime. more»
Bill Of Rights Pared Down To A Manageable Six

ISSUE 38•47 | 12.18.02 | News

WASHINGTON, DC—President Bush approved a streamlined version of the Bill of Rights that includes a "tight, no-nonsense" six amendments. more»
Area Man Has Complete Prison-Survival Strategy Mapped Out

ISSUE 38•11 | 03.27.02 | News

SANDY SPRINGS, GA—Josh Kroll said that, if jailed, he will steer clear of the weight room, which is where the bullies hang out. more»
Neighbors Believed Murderer Only Capable Of Rape

ISSUE 36•15 | 04.26.00 | News

BEDFORD, VA–John Smith's April 25 murder of local teens Amy and Emily Dutler has sent shockwaves through this tight-knit community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, its 6,000 residents struggling to comprehend how the man was capable of a crime so severe. more»
Personal-Safety Tips

ISSUE 36•13 | 04.12.00 | Tips

In today's crime-ridden world, personal safety is more important than ever. Here are some tips to help you protect yourself: more»
Restaurant Owner Doesn't Understand Why Anyone Would Want To Steal His Fiberglass Big Boy

ISSUE 34•12 | 10.21.98 | News

NORFOLK, VA–Paul Krug, owner and manager of a Norfolk-area Bob's Big Boy, is deeply puzzled by Monday's theft of a giant fiberglass statue from the grounds of his restaurant. more»
Congress Approves $40 Million To Fight Teens

ISSUE 32•10 | 10.07.97 | News in Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—Taking a "zero tolerance" stance against the growing problem of young adulthood in the U.S., Congress approved legislation Monday allocating $40 million toward the fight against teens. "As much as we all wish it would, the problem of teens is simply not going away in this country," Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) said. "In fact, it's growing. I'm pleased we're finally starting to devote some real money and resources to the problem." Under the new legislation, any U.S. citizen found to be between the ages of 12 and 20 can be jailed for up to two years for a first offense. So-called "serial teens" can be jailed for life. more»
Necrophiliac's Prison Release Sparks Outrage Among Area Corpses

ISSUE 30•10 | 10.16.96 | News

REDBURN, VT—Next week, Thomas Holwell will be released from prison, having served a six-year sentence for disinterring and sexually assaulting 17 corpses. He will move back to Redburn—and the news is not sitting well with the town's substantial dead population. more»

Crime & Justice

City Opens New Art Jail 07.20.11

'L.A. Law' Wikipedia Page Viewed 874 Times Today 11.24.10

Supreme Court Upholds Freedom Of Speech In Obscenity-Filled Ruling 05.04.10

Pickup Truck Stoled 04.29.10

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Several Probably Killed In Shooting, Lazy Police Report Confirms

Sotomayor Misses Supreme Court Case After Failing To Get Out Of Jury Duty

International Con Man Barack Obama Leaves U.S. With $85 Million In Campaign Fundraising

Police: iPhone Left In Hot Car For Three Hours

No One On SWAT Team Wants To Wait In Ventilation Duct With Howard

Liberty City Police Face Allegations Of Incompetence, Brutality

Victim Of Mall Shooting Determined Not To Die In Yankee Candle

Lone Gunman Envied By Married Gunman

Female Serial Killer Has To Work Twice As Hard To Achieve Notoriety

If Wanting To See Vaginas Is A Crime, Then I, Your Honor, Am Guilty

Kansas Outlaws Practice Of Evolution

Crime Scene Used To Be Cool

CEO Spends 30 Percent Of Earnings Staying Out Of Jail

Local Sheriff Suspects Al-Qaeda Or Teens

Series Of Serial-Killer Killings Rocks Serial-Killer Community

Perhaps I've Been A Little Too Tough On Crime

Bill Of Rights Pared Down To A Manageable Six

Area Man Has Complete Prison-Survival Strategy Mapped Out

Neighbors Believed Murderer Only Capable Of Rape

Personal-Safety Tips

Restaurant Owner Doesn't Understand Why Anyone Would Want To Steal His Fiberglass Big Boy

Congress Approves $40 Million To Fight Teens

Necrophiliac's Prison Release Sparks Outrage Among Area Corpses

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