Topic: Crime and Law Enforcement

Update: CBS Washington Bureau Given All Clear After Evacuation

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suspicious package brought operations at CBS's Washington office to a standstill just before lunchtime on Tuesday. The building was evacuated for about an hour while police investigated the scene.

By Caitlin Dickson

Jan 18, 2011

Loughner Trial May Move to California

Would that eliminate bias?

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By John Hudson

Jan 14, 2011

By John Hudson

Jan 13, 2011

Loughner's Descent Into Madness

Following the Tucson suspect's mental decline from grade school to college

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By Max Fisher

Jan 13, 2011

Reactions to Obama's Tucson Speech

Pundits give near-universal praise

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By Alex Eichler

Jan 12, 2011

Unabomber Lawyer to Represent Loughner

Judy Clarke is a legal legend

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By Alex Eichler

Jan 11, 2011

After Shooting, Will Mental Health Practices Change?

And should we make it easier to commit someone against their will?

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By Max Fisher

Jan 10, 2011

5 Strangest Explanations for Jared Loughner's Attack

Would you believe heavy metal and sci-fi novels?

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jan 10, 2011

What Happens When Members of Congress Are Targeted

"We all know there are nuts out there," Rep. Mike Capuano said--but should new laws be passed to deal with them?

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By John Hudson

Jan 10, 2011

What We Know About Jared Lee Loughner

Reporters gather facts and interviews about the Arizona shooter

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By Erik Hayden

Jan 10, 2011

Morning Vid: The Giffords Shooting 'Isn't About Sarah Palin'

Debra Saunders and Roger Simon debate about violent imagery in political discourse

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By Max Fisher

Jan 10, 2011

Did Sarah Palin's Target Map Play Role in Giffords Shooting?

Was it yelling fire in a crowded theater?

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By Max Fisher

Jan 9, 2011

Quote of the Day: Arizona Sheriff Blames Media for 'Inflaming' Anti-Gov't Hatred

"That may be free speech, but it's not without consequences."

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By Max Fisher

Jan 8, 2011

Was Shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Political?

The Arizona Democrat was shot outside of Tucson on Saturday morning

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By John Hudson

Jan 5, 2011

Lessons Learned From Cornelius Dupree's 30-Year Wrongful Conviction

He was convicted of rape and armed robbery, but DNA evidence cleared his name after three decades behind bars. Here's what went wrong.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Dec 30, 2010

Haley Barbour Frees Sisters Sentenced to Life for Stealing $11

After controversial racial remarks, Mississippi governor earning praise of the NAACP

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By Max Fisher

Dec 23, 2010

Why Does Pat Robertson Want to Decriminalize Pot?

It's an odd move for a televangelist

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 8, 2010

FBI Arrests Baltimore Man for Attempted Bombing

The FBI arrests a potential terrorist in another sting operation

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 2, 2010

Is the Death Penalty Unconstitutional?

Wrongful convictions force Texas to reconsider the death penalty

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By John Hudson

Nov 24, 2010

Will the Feds Bust Billionaire Investor Steven Cohen?

The FBI investigates hedge funds tied to the legendary trader

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By John Hudson

Nov 23, 2010

In the Future, Will People Simply Text '9-1-1' for Help?

Yes, if the FCC has anything to say about it

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By Alex Eichler

Nov 23, 2010

Lessons From the FBI's New Hate-Crimes Report

Crimes against Jews far outnumber crimes against Muslims

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By Elspeth Reeve

Nov 23, 2010

With Chandra Levy's Murderer Convicted, What About Gary Condit?

Former congressman subject to wild rumors after the intern he dated disappeared

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By Alex Eichler

Nov 22, 2010

How Seriously Should We Take the New 'Most Dangerous Cities' List?

According to Google Earth, St. Louis doesn't appear to be on fire

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By Alex Eichler

Nov 16, 2010

Lunchtime Vid: How Marion Jones Became an 'Advocate for Prison Reform'

45 days in solitary will do that to a person

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By John Hudson

Sep 24, 2010

Debating Women and the Death Penalty

Exploring gender bias in the case of Teresa Lewis

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By Max Fisher

Sep 23, 2010

What We Know About Murdered Nicaraguan Diplomat

He was killed in New York on his way to the UN

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By John Hudson

Sep 14, 2010

Would You Confess to a Crime You Didn't Commit?

It happens more often than you might think

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By Max Fisher

Sep 1, 2010

Bloggers Rush to Politicize Discovery Hostage Crisis

As hostages faced the unknown, some scored political points

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 24, 2010

Morning Vid: Stewart Goes Toe-to-Toe With Blagojevich

Blago, you're just "a young sweet boy trying to help people"

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 19, 2010

Afternoon Vid: Stewart Astounded at Blago's "Bought and Paid For" Jury

The former Illinois governor's lawyers are apparently from the firm "Rickles and Palpatine"

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By John Hudson

Aug 13, 2010

Video: Levi Johnston Doesn't Know What Mayors Do

Sorry, Levi. Mayors are in charge of the police force.

Comments | 380 Views

By Max Fisher

Aug 12, 2010

Allegations of Donald Duck Molestation: Scary or a Scam?

Things get freaky at Disney World

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By Heather Horn

Jul 26, 2010

Blagojevich Closing Arguments: Ex Governor Could Face Up to 415 Years

Racketeering, bribery, and conspiracy, oh my

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By John Hudson

Jul 12, 2010

Anger Erupts After Roman Polanksi Freed by Swiss

"It's not about qualifying the crime. That is not our job."

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By John Hudson

Jul 9, 2010

Weighing the Manslaughter Verdict in Oscar Grant Case

Should it have been second-degree murder?

Comments | 315 Views

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