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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted this week on charges related to illegal dogfighting. He won't be the only one paying for his alleged activities.

On December 8, 2008 the Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested for criminal corruption charges.The tipping point was the looming appointment of Barack Obama's successor.

Barry Bonds and The San Fransico Giants reached an agreement, and was finalized earlier this week. However, the deal was rejected by the Commissioner's Office.

A federal grand jury Thursday indicted Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball's all-time homerun leader, for lying about his steroid use, filing a five count indictment.

After a three-week delay, peace talks between the Lord's Resistance Army and the Ugandan government resume in the southern Sudanese town of Juba.

Mortgage fraud in America led to the recent crisis in the financial lending industry that was caused by misrepresentation and outright lies about income and employment.

John A. Gotti and five associates have been indicted for RICO Conspirancy, Drug Trafficking and Murder. Gotti is the son of the Gambino Crime Family Boss "Teflon Don".

The makers of the herbal supplement have been involved in legal struggles for 4 years. Now a federal court has found that owner Warshak lied to customers.

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is an endearing tale of Gregor who transforms into a gigantic insect. The physical transformation however merely reflects his inner state

The International Criminal Court's indictment of Omar al-Bashir found vocal support from Susan Rice, a veteran of the Clinton administration's failed Rwanda policy

Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD) mechanism is aimed at sustainable management of forests to reduce green house gases.

The preliminary hearing is a critical stage in a criminal case, and a defendant should be sure to request one whenever possible.

"Africa is together on this issue because there are powerful African leaders scared that their crimes might be next on the ICC agenda," a western diplomat told Reuters.

Illegal exports of U. S manufactured potential military and explosive components are among conspiracy charges against sixteen foreign nationals and corporation.

The chemical test for a substance must be specific. If more than one material produces a positive, the results cannot be accepted.

The coach was found not guilty of reckless homicide and wanton endangerment in death of one of his athletes, but could his death have been prevented?

Liberty Media, Atlanta Braves, Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Roy Halladay, and Toronto Blue Jays updates. The latest MLB news for February 16, 2007

O. J. Simpson was convicted of conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping and 10 other counts by a jury that used audio, video and documented evidence in his conviction.

Director Robert Boris currently is working on "U.S. V. Bush," a new movie based on the book by former federal prosecutor Elizabeth de la Vega.

As Falcons' QB mulls over a plea deal, feds may file more charges against the star as his co-defendants prepare to testify against him in seamy dog-fighting case.

Using data current to September, 2008, the recently declassified National Gang Assessment 2009 report shows a jump of 36.5% in street and youth gang members since 2002.

Why were witch trials relatively numerous in 17th-century New England, but much less so in the other colonies? The answer lies in New England's Puritan religion.

Two of the defendants in a multi-state prostitution and money laundering ring in teh Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area, have been sentenced to a total 396 months in prison.

Three NYPD police officers were charged with felonies in the attack of 24-year old Michael Mineo. How will their trial reflect on the police department?

Chicago reputation for corruption began in 1871 and continues today. No longer called a "machine" it has been resurrected and flourishes under a new mantle

The arrest of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic in July of 2008 left General Ratko Mladic, his military commander, as the most wanted fugitive in Europe.

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart makes the case for a criminal indictment of CNBC.

The remaining Nazis who didn't kill themselves at the end of World War II finally got their comeuppance. The trial took place in Nuremberg's Palace of Justice.

Tony Taylor reportedly is set to enter a guilty plea in a gruesome dogfighting case invovling star Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.

Americans are being locked up at ever increasing rates. Knowledge of the process leading to this result is important for all citizens.

A criminal defendant has many protections from the power of government to take away his life, liberty or property. These protections are found in the US Constitution.

A brief look at the man who helped to reform and revise the codes of civil, criminal and common law in the state of New York.

LRA rebels and government representatives have been busy during April attempting to revive efforts to negotiate a new truce and put an end the their 20 year conflict.

With the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, John Surratt found himself a wanted man.

A searing portrait of the destruction of a small Spanish town is kept alive by a painting by Picasso.

Children are being employed in the sex trade in New York and other major cities around the world. Child prostitution has been a global issue for years in New York.

New Orleans has a colorful history weighed down by the cronyism and corruption that continues to be an integral part of the city as it was in the days of Huey Long.

The Obama administration is taking new steps to curb cross-border violence by Mexican drug cartels, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified May 6.

Ageing Khmer Rouge leader Khieu Samphan, facing potential indictment by an atrocity crimes tribunal, was whisked to a Phnom Penh hospital following a stroke this week.

Atlanta's star quarterback receives stiff prison sentence for his involvement in a dogfighting ring run out of his former Virginia estate.

There are many small pleasures to be had throughout the formidable An Education, none greater than the performance of the young talent Carey Mulligan.

Internet danger to children from sexual predators continues to be a concern to parents. Project Safe Childhood combats technological stalking and on-line exploitation.

US cyber-bullying laws came under attack as a federal judge tentatively reversed convictions in a social networking site, MySpace, suicide case.

Should the environment be sacrificed if it benefits the local economy? Icelandic doc Dreamland, which had its international premiere at IDFA, tackles the question.

An accord with Enron Corp creditors to pay $16M, settling claims it was negligent in auditing and advising the energy giant, starts Arthur Andersen LLP's final chapter.

The Federal Court of Canada has ordered the return of Omar Khadr. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced his government will appeal the ruling.

Statistical evidence reveals that identity theft is on the rise. Victims have had their identies stolen online, but creative thieves continue to find other ways to steal

Kansas Charley goes on trial with a defense attorney with no prior murder case experience. The prosecution attorney is a slick character backed by the cattle barons.

On Tuesday, March 31 2009, former Khmer Rouge official "Comrade Duch" begged forgiveness from survivors of the Cambodian genocide at the UN-backed Cambodian Court.

The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.