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Protest Headwear: From Pussy Riot to Palestine
BagNews Notes
I was also wondering, since this protest is directly in support of the woman's activist band, Pussy Riot, how a gendered activity such as a knit-in would transfer to “domestic protests” over domestic violence or reproductive rights — especially with ...

DALLAS -- Russian authorities have blamed "inhuman treatment" for the death of a 3-year-old boy adopted by an American family, but Texas officials say they... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-moye/

"Blade Runner" Pistorius back in court for murder bail hearing
Reuters
His agent said Pistorius, who faces life in prison if found guilty, disputes the murder charge "in the strongest possible terms". Prosecutors are expected to oppose any request for bail at Tuesday's hearing, suggesting they will have to present the ...

Police enlist war tech in crime fight
Washington Post
Wartime technology used by soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan is increasingly making its way to U.S. cities and towns, changing the way police investigate crimes by focusing them not where crimes have happened but where they most likely will happen next.

Jury selection begins in Slim Dunkin murder trial
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Opening statements are scheduled to begin Tuesday morning in the murder trial of an Atlanta rapper accused in the December 2011 fatal shooting of fellow rapper Slim Dunkin. Dunkin, born Mario Hamilton, was recording at a Memorial Drive studio where his ...

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A defense lawyer for alleged 9/11 attackers is crying foul after spotting hidden listening devices in cells used to meet with her clients at Guantanamo Bay, the Guardian reports. And the response from Gitmo's commander—that the bugs were set up by secret agents, yet no eavesdropping is underway—didn't...

Misha Friedman's Photo51 Series Examines Corruption In Russia (PHOTOS)
Huffington Post
Friedman's newest series, called Photo51: Is Corruption in Russia's DNA?, delves into one of the country's most pervasive problems -- the prevalence of corruption in all levels of society. Friedman was approached for the project by the Institute of ...

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Politico
Holder talks crime in Haiti
Politico
Holder talked with the leaders of mostly English-speaking Caribbean countries about crime problems, efforts to curb weapons and drug trafficking and a need to alert countries in the region about imminent deportations at the conference of the Caribbean ...
Crime, security top Caricom agenda in HaitiTrinidad Guardian

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IBNLive
We have 'strong' evidence against Modi in riot case: Activist
IBNLive
Ahmedabad: Social activist Teesta Setalvad on Monday claimed there is "strong" evidence against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, whom the SIT has given a clean chit in the post-Godhra riot case, in a complaint filed by Zakia Jafri, wife of slain ...

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MADRID -- Authorities say a Spanish woman walked into a bank branch in a small eastern city, doused herself with flammable liquid and set herself... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eline-gordts/

Misha Friedman's Photo51 Series Examines Corruption In Russia (PHOTOS)
Huffington Post
Friedman's newest series, called Photo51: Is Corruption in Russia's DNA?, delves into one of the country's most pervasive problems -- the prevalence of corruption in all levels of society. Friedman was approached for the project by the Institute of ...

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For photographer Misha Friedman, all great stories start with a question. Friedman's newest series, called Photo51: Is Corruption in Russia's DNA?, delves into one of... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eline-gordts/

Dad is identified as ARMIN WAND III.

http://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com/viewart/20130215/WDH01/302150441/

Father convicted of killing sons

Feb 15, 2013

Armin Wand III, 32, the father of three children killed in a house fire in southwestern Wisconsin last Friday, left, and his 18-year-old brother, Jeremy Wand are shown in mug shots. Wand pleaded guilty today in a deal with prosecutors to four counts of first-degree intentional homicide, one felony murder through arson of a building and one count of arson of a building.

Written by The Associated Press

DARLINGTON, Wis.— An Argyle man has been convicted of killing his sons and his unborn child in a house fire.

Thirty-three-year-old Armin Wand pleaded guilty today in a deal with prosecutors to four counts of first-degree intentional homicide, one felony murder through arson of a building and one count of arson of a building. Prosecutors dropped two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide.

Wand faces life in prison when he’s sentenced on April 17.

Authorities say he set his rented house on fire in September in hopes of killing his family and collecting insurance money. His three sons died in the fire. His wife and his 2-year-old daughter escaped, but the fetus his wife was carrying died.

Wand’s 18-year-old brother faces similar charges and is set for a separate trial.

Toronto Star
Quebec corruption inquiry: Alleged Mafia go-between known as 'Mr. Sidewalk ...
Toronto Star
MONTREAL—The Quebec corruption inquiry arrived at the doorstep of the Sicilian Mafia on Monday as Nicolo Milioto — the man known as “Mr. Sidewalk” — began his testimony. The elderly construction boss was little known before the Charbonneau inquiry ...
Construction boss clarifies $10000 Union Montréal cheque storyCBC.ca

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JOHANNESBURG, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Ever since 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius's girlfriend was shot dead in his Pretoria home last week, South African papers have... Reuters http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anjali-sareen/

Hmm. Can't help but wonder if this was a custody/visitation situation. Notice that Daddy was alone with the baby, and it was Daddy's mother who came home from work at called 911. Notice that Daddy has contradictory cover stories, and that there is past evidence of abuse. This is typical of violent abusers.

 Dad is identified as JEREMY JAMES MURRAY.

http://www.ocala.com/article/20130216/ARTICLES/130219743/1005/sports01?p=1&tc=pg

Dad denied bond in death of 6-week-old daughter

By Austin L. Miller Staff writer

Published: Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 6:58 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 6:58 p.m.

A judge denied bond Saturday morning for a 29-year-old father accused of murder and aggravated child abuse in the Feb. 1 death of his 6-week-old daughter, Ember.

At Jeremy James Murray’s first appearance at the Marion County Jail, a public defender asked Judge Robert Hodges if he would consider a bond for Murray, who an assistant state attorney said has no criminal convictions. Hodges denied the request for bond.

After conferring with Murray, the public defender loudly stated that her client would not be talking to the press so the press could leave. The only press that was present in the courtroom was the Star-Banner.

Murray, who sat in the front row at his brief hearing, crying softly and mostly keeping to himself, declined to be interviewed by a Star-Banner reporter.

A woman who answered the phone at Murray’s home said the child’s mother, Jordan Whaley, was unavailable for comment, and the woman, who didn’t identify herself, said she had no comment.

Murray, meantime, has been placed on suicide watch, officials said.

Sheriff’s deputies arrested Murray at his Silver Springs Shores residence late Friday morning and transported him to the jail for booking.

In a report, Detectives Stacey Skinner and Cliff Whiteside said they had interviewed Murray on Jan. 30, and he told them he was in bed with Ember when she began kicking.

He said he picked her up and was going to put her in the bassinet when he tripped over a weight bench and crashed into the bassinet. He was alone in the home at the time the incident occurred, and didn’t call 911 because he was trying to figure out what was wrong with the infant.

Ember’s grandmother, Colleen Buelow, called 911 when she arrived home from work. The woman said she and Murray both performed CPR on the child until the ambulance arrived.

In their investigation, detectives were told that the child had suffered massive skull fractures and there were possible signs of past injuries.

The injuries detected by a medical examiner were consistent with what Murray told detectives, authorities said.

Murray was then re-interviewed by the detectives, and they said he changed his story, saying that when he tripped, his daughter was on his right shoulder. He added that he fell over the bassinet and into the wall, detectives said. Murray said he then fell into the bassinet.

Again, the medical examiner was told about the explanation, which the official didn’t believe would cause the injuries that Ember had suffered.

After a discussion between the State Attorney’s Office, detectives and other officials, a decision was made to charge Murray.

Daily Mail
Pistorius to Seek Bail Ahead of Girlfriend Murder Trial
Bloomberg
Oscar Pistorius, the South African gold-medal winning Paralympian, will today seek bail in a Pretoria court after being charged with the murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Prosecutor Gerrie Nel, who in 2010 won the corruption conviction ...
Olympian Oscar Pistorius arrives early for bail hearing in alleged murder of ...Fox News
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Vancouver Desi
Jaswant Gill Charged With Murder Of Wife, Gurpreet Gill
Huffington Post Canada
A Vancouver-area man has been charged with the murder of his wife who disappeared in 2006, police announced Monday. Gurpreet Gill, 33, vanished more than six years ago. Her relatives reported her missing when they had not heard from her. She was in ...
Husband arrested in Vancouver woman's 2006 murder after remains found in ...Vancouver Sun
Husband charged with murder of missing wifeCBC.ca
Vancouver police charge husband with second-degree murder in the 2006 ...Vancouver Desi
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NY1
NRA's LaPierre riles some New Yorkers with post-Sandy crime claims
Los Angeles Times
In fact, according to crime statistics, looting did jump in some neighborhoods hit hard by Sandy, but overall crime plunged. And in the areas that saw upticks in looting, the actual numbers would not seem to be high enough to match the nightmarish ...
Brooklyn Rep Fires Back At NRA Head's Post-Storm Crime ClaimsNY1

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WREG.com - Memphis news & weather from WREG Television, News Channel 3
Southaven Takes Aim At Apartment Crime
WREG.com - Memphis news & weather from WREG Television, News Channel 3
(Southaven, MS) Mandi Hillenburg lives just down the road from some Southaven apartments and says they have a bad reputation, ”Yes they do.” “Why?” “There's drugs, all kinds of crime in 'em.” For years, police have responded to crimes, started extra ...