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CrimProf Corinna Barrett Lain Discusses the Reas why the Innocent Confess
An op-ed piece in the April 22 Richmond Times Dispatch by Richmond School of Law CrimProf Corinna Barrett Lain offers insight into issues surrounding the "Norfolk Four" case in which four Navy sailors were convicted and imprisoned for a 1990...

Death Be Not
That's the title of an editorial in Virginia's Richmond Times-Dispatch. LINK Del. Frank Hargrove, one of the General Assembly's Don Quixotes, hopes the umpteenth time will be the charm...

New Richmond, Va Police Chief: "I Believe that My Time and Place is Richmond
<p><font size="2"><strong>Source: </strong><em>Crime and Justice News, </em>October 20, 2008.</font></p> <p><font size="2">"When a mistrustful witness wouldn't talk, New Haven, Ct...

Anti-Tobacco Activist Dr. Richmond Dies at 91
Bruce Weber of the New York Times reports that Dr. Jules B. Richmond, known for founding Project Head Start and campaigning against the tobacco industry, died Sunday. Here's an excerpt: In his 80s, [Dr...

Virginia: Strip club cited for anti-ballpark sign
Richmond Times Dispatch: The debate over a ballpark in Shockoe Bottom is getting louder, especially at 15th and East Main streets. A large, bright yellow sign, exclaiming “No Stadium in Shockoe,” hangs from the side of the building above the neon-lit Club Velvet strip club...

VA: For want of $100, some stuck in jail
For want of $100, some stuck in jail Richmond sheriff seeks options for accused as they await trial By DAVID RESS, TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER Friday, Feb 29, 2008 - 12:09 AM Updated: 10:54 AM About one of every 30 people...

Chantix Suicide
alleging the smoking cessation product is linked to increased suicidal behaviors.

Cell Phone Use
Can Increase Risk of Brain Cancer 5 Times

Oscar Winner Sues Production Company
Ascendant pays Kevin Costner undisclosed amount in settlement.

Negligent Death
Family of New York Times reporter awarded undisclosed settlement for medical malpractice.