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Journalists kept in court after Jackson MD leaves

A court officer briefly detained a group of journalists inside a Las Vegas courtroom Monday following a hearing involving Michael Jackson's former personal physician.

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Arrested Pregnant Woman Can Sue Cop for Unlawful Arrest in ER

Here's a link to the written article: Arrested Pregnant Woman Can Sue Cop - story.A pregnant woman who was arrested in a hospital emergency room four years ago has just learned she can sue the officer with allegations of unlawful arrest.

Miami's Police Chief to Step Down As New Mayor Gets Sworn In

John Timoney, the Irish immigrant who distinguished himself in NYC's storied NYPD, is ending his 7-year tenure as Chief of the Miami police. The incoming Mayor has made it clear he did not want Chief Timoney to stay on.

Villaraigosa selects Beck to be next LAPD chief

A well-liked police veteran has been selected to head the beleaguered LAPD.

The Problem with Tasers and Arming Police with Them

You see, in an effort "to minimize controversy, increase effectiveness and provide enhanced risk management" (i.e.

Mayor chooses deputy chief to head LA police

A respected Los Angeles Police Department veteran credited with cleaning up a devastating corruption scandal was picked by the mayor Tuesday to become the next police chief of the nation's second-largest city.

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LAPD's inspector general likely choice for U.S. attorney in L.A.

A candidate has emerged as the likely choice for Pres. Obama to fill a vacant seat for U.S. attorney.

Video footage of San Jose police beating and tasering unarmed student likened to Rodney King attack

Two articles: Video footage of police beating unarmed Vietnamese student likened to Rodney King attack

Oh, really? Taser International to police: don't fire at suspect's chest, may cause 'adverse cardiac event'

Oh really, now—how long have I been blogging about this "electrical shock device" and the deaths, maimings and abuse heaped upon the guilty and the innocent, the elderly, the mentally disabled, the bedridden and wheelchair bound, as well as humans minding their own busin …

Police caught on video freeing murderers, stealing

A pair of Rio de Janeiro policemen were under investigation Thursday after they were caught on video apparently freeing two robbers and not helping their victim, who died of gunshot wounds.

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