Six people arrested after Megan Williams was rescued in September had been charged with counts that carry maximum life sentences, but until Tuesday's indictments no one had been charged with a hate crime.

Update to this story. picked by dollyllama 10 months ago

LAS VEGAS - O.J. Simpson filed court papers seeking dismissal of half the charges against him, saying prosecutors in Nevada failed to meet legal standards to prosecute him for kidnapping, robbery and conspiracy, his lawyer said Friday.

Gawd, you don't think they'll do it, do you? picked by bevissimo 10 months ago

According to the victim, 2 kids went to his home to get away from an all-night party at their house so they could sleep. The kids were there 10 minutes. Mom picked them up and returned with a mob to brutally and savagely attempt to murder victim and his male lover. No charges will be filed however despite this is an obvious hate crime. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

A mayor in eastern Germany has filed charges against workers at his local zoo for shooting animals and selling them as meat. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A ham steak tossed onto a school lunchroom table has a Maine community struggling with what constitutes a hate crime and bruised race relations. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Federal authorities drooped...errr, dropped charges on Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals and those affiliated with the company. picked by Ziaphra 2 years ago

In an update to this story, all charges against Michael Righi have been dropped. He was arrested for refusing to show ID, something that he is not required to do. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Hans Mos, the chief public prosecutor in the Dutch Caribbean island territory, said there was not enough evidence to take the case to trial. picked by mandolinorange 12 months ago

Felony charges were filed against a former Chino slaughterhouse manager who allegedly used cruel methods to force at-risk cattle into the slaughter box. A videotape taken at the facility has led to schools nationwide pulling beef from cafeterias. 49-year-old Daniel Ugarte Navarro of Pomona faces up to eight years and eight months in prison. Update to this. picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

A man has been charged with a cheesy snack attack on his dad, police said. The weapon? A bag of Cheetos. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Developing Story on his Financial Dealings picked by JoshSF49 14 hours ago

PACE University student, Stanislav Shmulevich flushed a Koran down a toilet. At first he was charged with vandalism, but after pressure from Muslim groups and the wacked-out PC crowd he is not being charged with multiple felonies and hate crimes. (Click on embedded links for more info) picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

From religious fundamentalism to pseudoscience, it seems that forces are attacking the Enlightenment world view – characterized by rational, scientific thinking – from all sides. The debate seems black and white: you’re either with reason, or you’re against it. But is it so simple? In a series of special essays, our contributors look more carefully at some of the most provo... read full post picked by bingo 4 months ago

charges that he slipped ecstasy into the drinks of technology executives, maintained a warehouse to store cocaine and tried to conceal his illegal conduct with bribes and death threats. picked by goober 6 months ago

A motorist who refused to discuss his personal business with a St. George, Missouri police officer was threatened with arrest. Brett Darrow, no stranger to problems with police, caught a Police Sergeant stating that he had the power to invent charges that would put Darrow behind bars.
News Article and transcript. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Does the sinking economy mean we'll see a spike in crime? Brilliant historical/analysis piece by NPR on our chances of seeing a Bonnie and Clyde crime spree. picked by lynxears 2 weeks ago

A motion to dismiss 109 of 112 counts of aggravated assault against a man accused of using a wood-burning tool over a four-month period to burn 10 to 20 percent of a woman's body has been denied. picked by muppet 7 months ago

whereas those who hanged Palin will have no charges filed. But wait don't jump to to the conclusion that some are trying to make you jump to. The students were arrested for burglary and theft as well as disorderly conduct. The Palin Hanger wasn't arrested because he didn't commit any crimes, not because of bias or any unfairness. update to this. picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

Update to this. (R-AK)Don Young waited until after the House and Senate passed a bill, but before the president signed it to alter it without informing the senate/house so as to benefit a major "donator". Now he may actualy face criminal charges for his outrageous crime. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

This "troubled youth" is charged with burglary, theft, vandalism, assault, and witness intimidation. picked by BrownTrout 2 years ago