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Affirmation of Right to Face Accusers May Endanger Victims: Carrie Johnson reports for the Washington Post that the US Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of a man for murdering his ex-girlfriend because he could not challenge a statement she gave police. Victims' advocates worry that the decision will provide an incentive for perpetrators of domestic violence to kill the victim, since the victim is often the only witness. 3 Men Extradited to NY to Face Conspiracy Charges: According to the LA Times article by Josh Meyer, 3 men have been extradited from the Caribbean to face numerous charges, including conspiracy to attack a public transportation system and conspiracy to detroy a building by fire or explosives, in an alleged plot to attack JFK International Airport...continue to full post

Full post as published by Crime and Consequences on June 26, 2008 (boomark / email).