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Gary Dunn To Be Released Says the Prosecutor

Posted 410 days ago by shaunhair

I’m sure there are mixed feelings about this decision across the state. Prosecutors said Tuesday they do not plan to try Gary Dunn for a third time in the slaying of a Russellville beauty queen who was killed in 2005. …

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They wouldn’t do that!

Posted 410 days ago by shaunhair

This story from San Jose shows me a couple of things. First, accountability is absolutely necessary whether you are a child, a preacher or a police officer. Second, some law enforcement officers not only violate the Constitution, they do so …

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Documentary on False Confessions

Posted 423 days ago by shaunhair

Great documentary on False Confessions. http://video.pbs.org/video/1637166286/

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Illinois Supreme Court — Rahm back on ballot

Posted 480 days ago by shaunhair

The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners to put former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel‘s name back on the ballot for mayor. Emanuel took his case to the high court one day …

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Arkansas May Ship Prison Inmates to Louisiana

Posted 481 days ago by shaunhair

Although it would require a change in state law, the Governor is suggesting he is open to the idea of moving prison inmates out of state. Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says officials in northern Louisiana have offered to house some …

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My food ad is running this week

Posted 481 days ago by shaunhair

I found that the person in charge of dietary at the jail saw my ad and said something to my mother about it not knowing of her relationship to me.

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Illinois Appeal Court Reverses Rahm

Posted 481 days ago by shaunhair

From The Hill: A 2-1 ruling from the Illinois Appellate Court reversed a decision by a Cook County Circuit Court that found Emanuel met the eligibility requirements to run. The Appellate Court found that Emanuel had not met Chicago’s municipal …

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Study Suggests Changes in Prison Policies

Posted 486 days ago by shaunhair

A group of Arkansas judges, corrections personnel and others recently released a study regarding the growing prison population in Arkansas, the increased costs of maintaining that population and the lack of effect of imprisonment on whether the imprisoned later re-offend …

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West Memphis District Court Bonds

Posted 487 days ago by shaunhair

Most of the local West Memphians know about the high bonds set in District Court.  If its Meth related with a prior, its automatically a $100k bond if not a million dollar  bond.  An accused  with no priors could still …

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What if God Were One Of Us?

Posted 487 days ago by shaunhair

Well He is not, according to a Canadian Court. An accused arsonist was acquitted after a statement he made was not allowed in court. The statement was “Oh God, let me get away with it this just this once.” The …

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