Hundreds Arrested In Child Prostitution Roundup Jun 26, 2008
Many of the children forced into prostitution are either runaways or what authorities call "throwaways, kids whose families have shunned them. Officials organized networks of pimps lure them in with shelter or drugs, and then often beat, starve or otherwise abuse them until the children agree to work the streets. The arrests are part of the FBIs Innocence Lost Initiative, which started five years ago and has led to the rescue of more than 400 children. Our top priority in these cases... (KWTX.com, TX)
No death penalty for child rape Jun 26, 2008
This was key, Kennedy said, because it showed that the states were free after 1977 to make child rape a capital offense -- yet only a few did so. That was evidence, Kennedy said, that the practice violated "evolving standards of decency," the yardstick the court uses to decide whether a punishment is cruel and unusual. (Los Angeles Times)
Zimbabwe Court orders police to bring in opposition leader Jun 14, 2008
The police have said Biti would be charged with treason, a capital offense. But the opposition leader has not been seen by associates since he was swiftly handcuffed at Harare's airport and hustled away. (International Herald Tribune)
22 comments Jun 10, 2008
Ron, ConnecticutJun 09, 2008 @ 09:29 AMIf I were ever convicted of a capital offense and were offered a choice between life in jail without parole or death, I'd choose DEATH without hesitation. Life in jail is a living death, WORSE than death itself, really. (Human Events Online)
Man may get death penalty Jun 6, 2008
Because he is charged with a capital offense, Miller s case will be randomly allotted to one of eight district judges. The allotted judge would then set appropriate court dates, starting with an arraignment. (New Iberia, LA)
Our States' Right to Kill the Rapist Jun 2, 2008
First, in its application of the concept of evolving standards of decency, the Court rightly noted that after the re-instatement of the death penalty in America (see Furman v. Georgia, 1972) most states had elected not to classify rape as a capital offense. But, strangely, the Court also cited as evidence of an evolving standard of decency that citizens of Georgia had in recent years declined to impose the sentence of death in over 90% of the cases when given the option. (Townhall.com)
HHS, CHS vie for state softball title May 22, 2008
The potent Capital offense possesses six. 300 hitters, led by a pair who are batting over the. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Rape Suspect Arrested May 22, 2008
An offense is raised to the level of a capital offense when it occurs during the commission of another felony. Scott County Sheriff Mike Lee said Finklea's arrest was the result of careful and thorough investigative efforts of Captain Willie Anderson and Deputy Derrick Qualls who gathered evidence with the help of community residents. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
ERROL CASTENS: Execution's harsh reminder: Evil costs everyone May 22, 2008
I know innocent people have sometimes been executed, and we ought to do everything we reasonably can to make sure only the truly guilty are put to death, including making fraud in a capital case a capital offense of its own. Race, finance and status should be stamped out as sentencing factors. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
STATE: California's top court legalizes gay marriage May 17, 2008
" Ward wrote on May 16, 2008 12:20 PM: To: To all. The reason Gay activity was not allowed before is that it disrupts the family which has been and still is the foundation of society. Before medieval times the wise men and women of the day know that "gays" could not produce children which are needed to carry on the family, that the activity produced disease and brought disgrace to the family. And it still does. Ask any doctor why you should wash your hands after using the bathroom. And that is... (North County Times)
Guns and liberal angst May 16, 2008
I say that burglary is not a capital offense, and I don t want a neighbor becoming judge, jury and executioner on my supposed behalf. These are issues to be discussed, not enforced by one group on another with objections denigrated and dismissed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Where do candidates stand on death penalty? May 10, 2008
Justice Matters wrote on May 9, 2008 2:39 PM:" As a Christian, sometimes struggling with what is morally right or wrong, Ive come to rely on a feeling of peace before I accept an idea as coming from God. Even when I read scripture in the Bible, I search for that feeling of peace before I accept my own or someone elses interpretation of what God intended. With that said, I do believe that God communicated instructions in the Old Testament that were intended for his followers, at the time, to... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Rounding up outlaws May 5, 2008
Griffith was shocked by the aftermath of many of the crimes and the swiftness of the legal system, with capital offense cases tried more quickly than DUI cases are today. Some of them were tried in a matter of weeks, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Witch of Scrapfaggot Green Apr 21, 2008
Historical Documents Evidence Witchcraft Was Once a Capital Offense. During the WW II years, the villagers still remembered the execution and interment of the Great Leighs witch, but they weren't ready for what would be unleashed. (Suite101.com)
Grand Jury Indicts Russell Bramlage Apr 10, 2008
Both are capital offense. The clerk's office says the Commonwealth Attorney does not plan to seek the death penalty. (WKRC.com, OH)
The Dead Speak Apr 9, 2008
Holding any others could prove a capital offense ... Holding any others could prove a capital offense. (Townhall.com)
Latinos fear latest bust reflects poorly on their community Apr 7, 2008
capital offense wrote on Apr 6, 2008 3:11 PM:" Yes, make it a capital offense to cross the border illegally on the second offense. That will make me proud to be an American!! ". see it every day wrote on Apr 6, 2008 3:48 PM:" I work at a local manufacturing facility and am in contact with over 100 hispanics during the day. I know that many of them do not have proper legal papers. And many of them refuse to learn the language, yet I see them in their nice cars wearing gold all the time. I also... (Longview Daily News, WA)
DoD News Briefing with Br... Apr 1, 2008
In the military commission process, every accused has the following protections:to elect not to testify at trial and to have no adverse inference drawn from it; to be represented by detailed military counsel as well as civilian counsel of his own selection at no expense to the government; to examine all the evidence used against him; to obtain evidence and to call witnesses on his own behalf, including expert witnesses; to cross-examine every witness called bythe prosecution; to be present... (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Westerly man pleads guilty to 7-11 robbery Mar 30, 2008
First-degree robbery is a capital offense in Rhode Island; convictions can result in life terms ... Bolduc would be arrested without incident the next day, taken into custody, booked and charged with the capital offense. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Editorial: Debtor nation Mar 27, 2008
" Paranoid psychos think there are others with them, same as you talk like, but Sick-o EDS, in whatever way you can hear this, you "are" be, "all" of the disease, you are alone, isolated, babbling incoherent words in which, (paraphrasing the estimable Gertrude Stein): there ain't no scare, there. As for any cohesion you have with war criminal Bushbutcher, and if your maintenance medication brings you near functional cognizance for some brief spell during a day, get this: Indicting and... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Protests turn violent in Tibetan capital Mar 15, 2008
Some unfurled the Tibetan flag, a capital offense in China. Tensions in the Tibetan capital were heightened in the past few days as the city's three biggest monasteries were sealed off by thousands of soldiers and police in a government crackdown, Radio Free Asia reported Friday. (FOX 11, AZ)
Formaldehyde exposure over years time may cause problems Mar 7, 2008
Because if even one person dies, if even one child becomes infirm, if even one elderly gentleman can't experience the end of his time here in relative comfort, it should be a capital offense. And hopefully, long term exposure to the FEMA housing won't result in an epidemic of cancer across the poor and disenfranchised of the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf coast. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
The need for 'idiot training' Mar 4, 2008
Reckless driing is a capital offense already. What good is a new law when someone is willing to risk their lives to save a couple of minutes on their commute. (North County Times)
CAPITAL OFFENSE Mar 3, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :38 a.m. CDT, March 03, 2008. Late 19-0 run carries Washington past sluggish Hornets Monday, March 03, 2008By Teddy Kider. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Pushing The Hussein Hot Button Mar 2, 2008
But, because he was raised as a Muslim and since converted to Christianity, we know in parts of the world that is a capital offense ... But, because he was raised as a Muslim and since converted to Christianity, we know in parts of the world that is a capital offense. (Townhall.com)
Capital offense: Nationals' Bowden wheeling, dealing to get more pop Feb 24, 2008
30-day news archives. "It's hard to have three spots in your lineup where you just get no offense.". (Florida Today)
DoD News Briefing with Brig. Gen. Hartmann from the Pentagon Feb 12, 2008
The right to have military commission panel of at least five military members determine his guilt by a two-thirds majority or, in the case of a capital offense, a unanimous decisions of a military commission composed of at least 12 members. The right to an appeal to the Court of Military Commission Review, then through the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals to the United States Supreme Court. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Sept. 11 Co-Conspirators Charged Feb 12, 2008
In the military commissions process, every defendant has the following rights: The right to remain silent and to have no adverse inference drawn from it; the right to be represented by detailed military counsel, as well as civilian counsel of his own selection and at no expense to the government; the right to examine all evidence used against him by the prosecution; the right to obtain evidence and to call witnesses on his own behalf including expert witnesses; the right to cross-examine every... (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Editorial: Enough already Feb 9, 2008
wendi wrote on Feb 1, 2008 11:58 PM:" Bush, a butcher, ordered tortures to the death. This is not for "lawsuits;" this is unconscionable powermad bloodlust murder and capital offense, facing just sentence of execution. Who stands for Bush, and defends or harbors his immoral depravity from apprehension is complicit, nor above the law, and is beneath the contempt of civic decency. Mukasey. Et tu, Hasso? Lee Enterprises? Your souldeep agony shall never stop, and is eternal. TELL your black heart,... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Campaign music choices run gamut from ABBA to Elvis Jan 28, 2008
Mike Huckabee, who has barely campaigned in Florida this week, doesn t have a regular soundtrack, but does play bass in his rock cover band Capital Offense. A typical jam: John Mellencamp s R.O.C.K in the USA. The use of music to rally votes is, of course, nothing new. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fleeing to Mexico Thwarts Death Penalty Jan 22, 2008
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Chesterfield Jan 19, 2008
Jesus E. Perez, of the 2500 block of Elliham Ave., was charged with attempt to commit capital offense, carrying concealed weapon - 1st offense, obstructing justice and use or display firearm in commission of felony on Jan. 11. John M. Perryman Jr., of the 3000 block of Dupont Ave., was charged with enumeration - loud and disturbing noises on Jan. 11. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
New arrest in 7-Eleven case Jan 19, 2008
He was set to be arraigned this morning in Fourth Division District Court where he will be charged with first-degree robbery, a capital offense in Rhode Island ... According to police documents, Whiting, 45, who was charged Wednesday afternoon with capital offenses in Connecticut and Rhode Island related to the home invasion and subsequent chase, told police in a signed statement Wednesday morning of Bolduc s role in the 7-Eleven robbery. (Westerly Sun, RI)
More of this story Jan 19, 2008
First-degree robbery is a capital offense in Rhode Island and a conviction can mean life in prison. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Second 7-Eleven suspect arrested Jan 18, 2008
Bolduc is set to be held at Westerly police lock-up overnight and he will be arraigned in Fourth Division District Court Friday morning when he too will be charged with first degree robbery, a capital offense in Rhode Island. Capital convictions can result in life in prison. (Westerly Sun, RI)
READERS WRITE Jan 10, 2008
If rape, child molestation or any other crime short of murder were a capital offense, then you would see an increase in the number of murders. That is because a sexual predator who knows he is facing the death penalty anyway would have no incentive to spare the life of the victim or any other potential witness, for that matter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Justices to Decide if Rape of a Child Merits Death Jan 6, 2008
But in recent years, a handful of states, responding to public outcries about sex crimes against children, have amended their death penalty statutes to make the rape of a child a capital offense. Louisiana was the first to do so, amending its death-penalty law in 1995 to apply to the rape of a child under the age of 12. (New York Times)
High court to hear child rapist's appeal Jan 5, 2008
Rape was commonly prosecuted as a capital offense in the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly for blacks in the South. In May 1964, Missouri executed Ronald Wolfe for rape, the last such execution in this country for a sexual assault that did not result in death. (Boston Globe)
Huckabee leaves slick rival in his wake Jan 4, 2008
The media stopped by, too, to see Mr Huckabee on stage playing his guitar in his fair-to-average rock band, Capital Offense. By November Mr Huckabee was winning in Iowa and showing strongly in the national polls, thanks partly to his campaign's use of a 17 million strong database of Christians compiled to promote the Mel Gibson's film, The Passion Of The Christ a few years ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Romney Hits Huck in Living Rooms Jan 2, 2008
Romney didnt mention the former Arkansas governor by name, but was likely referring to Huckabee, who is his chief opponent in Iowa and plays guitar in a band called Capital Offense ... Romney didnt mention the former Arkansas governor by name, but was likely referring to Huckabee, who is his chief opponent in Iowa and plays guitar in a band called Capital Offense. (Townhall.com)
Somerset woman shot and killed Dec 30, 2007
Under Pennsylvania rules of criminal procedure, a rule allows no bond in a case considered a capital offense, said police Chief Randy Cox. Since it was a general charge of criminal homicide, first degree murder is included in that. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Huckabee: Another charming overachiever from Hope, Ark. — but don’t cross him Dec 28, 2007
All this while still displaying a refreshing sense of humor and claiming the distinction of being the only sitting governor with his own rock band, Capital Offense, which he describes as a bunch of middle-aged people playing classic rock n roll and living the dream of musicians. He showed his down-to-earth credentials by living in a mobile home albeit a triplewide on the lawn while the governor s mansion was under renovation. (Charles City Press, IO)
Grass-roots activists fill void among GOP Dec 26, 2007
DES MOINES - Eric Woolson, the director of Mike Huckabee's Iowa campaign, had no idea what a "fair tax" was until he tried to raise a crowd to see Huckabee's band, Capital Offense, perform following a Republican state-party dinner in April. Struggling to fill the room, he soon realized that he was competing for attention with a group called Americans for Fair Taxation that happened to be giving away iPods and college-football tickets in a nearby hospitality suite. (Boston Globe)
Huckabee: Another Overachiever From Hope Dec 16, 2007
All this while still displaying a refreshing sense of humor and claiming the distinction of being the only sitting governor with his own rock band, Capital Offense, which he describes as "a bunch of middle-aged people playing classic rock 'n' roll and living the dream of musicians." He showed his down-to-earth credentials by living in a mobile home - albeit a triplewide - on the lawn while the governor's mansion was under renovation. And he did himself no end of good - physically and politically... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hopkinton Cocaine Bust Follow-up Dec 12, 2007
Possession of cocaine with intent to deliver is a capital offense in Rhode Island, McLoughlin said, meaning that a conviction could carry a life sentence. McDonald said the matter is still under investigation. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Huckabee finds his campaign at a tipping point Dec 9, 2007
The 52-year-old Arkansan, dressed in a dark blue business suit, fingers his bass guitar as the high school bandmates kick into "Sweet Home Alabama." After playing that Southern rock anthem, also a standard for his own band, called Capital Offense, Huckabee ambles to the microphone and tells the story of a woman who was thought to have a learning disability but became a famous choreographer. The point is that individuals shouldn't be categorized and dismissed. (Boston Globe)
Chanukah: The Jewish Festival Of Lights Dec 5, 2007
Emperor Antiochus decreed that to be Jewish was a capital offense. In one very public display, his soldiers captured two Jewish mothers who had secretly circumcised their infant sons. (KIRO TV, WA)
We Must Each Save Shoaib Nov 23, 2007
In this particular instance, the question becomes whether we, as consumers, should continue to buy Bangladeshi and support the kind of government that basically considers interfaith dialogue a capital offense. R: But doesn't that just hurt "the people". (Townhall.com)
Review: Abandoned wife woos ex's new flame in 'Lovers' Nov 23, 2007
Julie not only sets herself up as a formidable romantic rival, but also gets appointed as a judge and hauls Bernard into court on a capital offense. Gender-confused wooing, comic swordplay, double entendres and comedy that exploits and reverses old battle-of-the-sexes humor abound in "Lovers tioners," John Strand's curiously rich 1998 variation on a 17th century French farce. (San Francisco Chronicle)
What good is 1,000 feet? Nov 15, 2007
When you think about it, selling drugs to children ought to be a capital offense. Drug dealers who do this ought to be shot with due process, of course regardless of the distance from school. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Quaker Martyr, New England 1660 Nov 9, 2007
Quaker Martyr, New England 1660: Condemned to Die, Woman Pleads Her Case for the Inner Light. Quaker Martyr, New England 1660. (Suite101.com)
President Museveni's Visit Protested by HIV/AIDS Experts Nov 3, 2007
President Museveni also continues to perpetuate the spread of misinformation and the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS: * Uganda's Monitor reports that on Sept. 24, 2007, during a speech to officials from 12 Ugandan universities, Museveni said of a person who contracts HIV, "Instead of being an asset, you become a burden. ... And afterwards, they announce that [the person] has died after a very long illness ... is that not treason?" According to the Monitor, treason is a capital offense punishable... (PR Newswire)
Timely executions Nov 3, 2007
If not for politicians, lawyers and prisons, all of which are major business interests sapping taxpayer dollars, the punishment phase for capital offense trials would offer only two possible outcomes, execution or freedom. Keeping convicted murderers alive to be "cash cows" for well-connected special interests is immoral, unconscionable and amounts to political slavery. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Stern says NBA refs broke gambling policies Oct 27, 2007
"And by the time I got through and I determined going into a casino isn't a capital offense ... I'm the CEO of the NBA and I'll take responsibility.". Stern also said Stu Jackson and Ronnie Nunn, in charge of monitoring officiating, will both have their roles altered. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NBA won't punish refs who broke gaming rules Oct 26, 2007
And by the time I got through and I determined going into a casino isnt a capital offense. Im the CEO of the NBA and Ill take responsibility. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stern absolves referees Oct 26, 2007
"And by the time I got through and I determined going into a casino isn't a capital offense, ... I'm the CEO of the NBA and I'll take responsibility."The commissioner stressed there is still no indication that any other officials were involved in illegal gambling activity, but practically all of them violated a league policy that Stern called "too harsh." That included anything from buying lottery tickets to taking part in poker games, betting on college football or taking part in NCAA... (News & Observer -- Sports)
GI in Iraq acquitted of aiding enemy Oct 20, 2007
He initially faced a possible death sentence on the charge of aiding the enemy, a capital offense under U.S. military law, but a former acting commanding general of American forces in Iraq decided against a death sentence. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Soldier free of phone charge Oct 20, 2007
Steele initially faced a possible death sentence on the charge of aiding the enemy, a capital offense under U.S. military law. A former acting commanding general of U.S. forces in Iraq, Maj. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
* US soldier on trial for aiding detainees Oct 16, 2007
He initially faced a possible death sentence on the charge of aiding the enemy -- which under US military law is a capital offense -- but a former acting commander general of US forces in Iraq opted to make it a non-capital case, US military spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Rudolph Burwell said last week. The trial has twice been delayed to give lawyers more time to prepare. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Medellin (and Bush) v. Texas Oct 15, 2007
The people 00004000 of the sovereign state of Texas, through their elected representatives, have made that crime a capital offense. Given that the death penalty is expressly mentioned in the Constitution -- including three times in the Fifth Amendment alone -- there is no plausible argument that Texas s policy is unconstitutional. (Human Events Online)
Bush, Texas at odds over death case Oct 11, 2007
He was convicted of murder in the course of a sexual assault, a capital offense in Texas. A judge sentenced him to death in October 1994. (MSNBC -- Crime)
From death row to life in prison Oct 7, 2007
Roderick Eskridge, 27, was 17 in Dec. 2, 1997, when he and four others attacked Cheryl Johnson, a 34-year-old retarded Grenada woman. She was struck in the head with a beer bottle, robbed of an unspecified amount of money and ordered to remove her clothes. (The Clarion-Ledger)
American Idol: A night full of good feelings, but for Jordin, this is her now Oct 7, 2007
The only rule that truly need apply is that you must put on a good show, and failure to do that is a capital offense. Apr 26, 2007 9:49:45 AM. (Yahoo News -- American Idol)
Netiquette: Seriously, losers, back off Britney Oct 5, 2007
Its irrelevant if you believe that the integrity of the MTV Video Music Awards is forever compromised or that driving without a legal California licenses is a capital offense. Gleefully calling for someones anyones imminent demise by her own deliberate hand is just not okay. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Death is sought in trooper's killing Oct 1, 2007
In states with a death penalty, laws specify that killing an officer is an aggravating factor that can qualify a homicide as a capital offense. The killing of an officer of the state is often treated as an attack on the state itself, so such homicides carry the weight of the state, as well as of an individual as victim. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
