Articles Index
The Aryan Warriors
The Aryan Warriors is a criminal gang that operates inside the Nevada prison system and in certain communities in Nevada.
The Nazi Low Riders - NLR
The Nazi Low Riders (NLR) is a violent white supremacist prison gang based out of the California prison system.
The Aryan Brotherhood
The Aryan Brotherhood is a notorious prison gang whose powerful reach goes far beyond the prison walls.
The Trials of Darryl Littlejohn
On February 25, 2006, Imette St. Guillen, a graduate student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, was last seen around 4 a.m. at The Falls, a bar in the SoHo section of New York City. Her nude body was found 14 miles away near a Brooklyn street.
Criminal Case News and Headlines
The latest updates on current criminal cases in the news, including background information and chronological events.
Moving Increases Parolee's Chances of Staying Out of Prison
Offenders who have been paroled from prison are at greater risk of being incarcerated within 12 months if they return home to the same environment.
When Is It Safe to Hire an Ex-Convict?
With the increase in the number of companies performing background checks and advances in information technology, employers are finding more applicants with past criminal records.
Transcript of 9-1-1 Call From Michael Jackson's Home
Transcript of 911 call placed from Michael Jackson's rented Los Angeles home at 12:21 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, June 25, 2009.
Transcript of 9-1-1 Call From Michael Jackson's Home
Transcript of 911 call placed from Michael Jackson's rented Los Angeles home at 12:21 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, June 25, 2009.
The Four Types of Domestic Abuse
Physical violence in a domestic situation is always abusive, but domestic abuse can take many other forms.
Nicholas Yarris: Incarcerated Until Proven Innocent
In 1982, Nicholas Yarris was convicted of the murder, rape and adduction of Linda May Craig, an employee of the Tri-State mall in Pennsylvania. He spent more than 21 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
The Kobe Bryant Case
Professional basketball star Kobe Bryant, 24, is charged with a single count of felony sexual assault against a 19-year-old woman at an exclusive spa where he was staying when he came to Colorado for knee surgery in the summer of 2003.
The Innocence Project: Wrongful Convictions
The Innocence Project was created by Barry C. Scheck and Peter J. Neufeld in 1992 at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law to examine cases in which post conviction DNA testing could yield conclusive proof of innocence.
New York City's Gun Lawsuit Gets the Okay to Proceed to Trial
New York has ruled that the City of New York may proceed with its lawsuit against gun manufacturers and sellers.
What Are the Gun Laws in Kansas?
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Kansas.
The Scott Peterson Trial
Scott Peterson is charged with the murder of his pregnant wife Laci Denise Peterson and their unborn son Conner Peterson sometime between Dec. 23 and Dec. 24, 2002.
The Mark Hacking Case
Mark Hacking has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his pregnant wife, Lori Hacking, whose body has not yet been found. He was also charged with three counts of obstruction of justice.
The Trial of Alejandro Avila
Alejandro Avila is accused of kidnapping, sexually molesting and asphyxiating Samantha Runnion, who was snatched from an alley near her family's Stanton, California condominium complex on July 15, 2002.
Two CPAs Sentenced in Tax Shelter Case
Two Anderson's Ark & Associates (AAA) accountants have been sentenced to prison for aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of fraudulent income tax returns.
History of Megan's Law
Megan's Law is a federal law passed in 1996 that authorizes local law enforcement agencies to notify the public about convicted sex offenders living, working or visiting their communities.
Find Your Local Law Enforcement Agency Website
You can usually find a wealth of information and resources on the website of your local law enforcement agency.
The Elizabeth Smart Case
Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her Salt Lake City home on June 5, 2002 and was found nine months later with the man and wife, Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee, who have been charged with her abduction.
The Caylee Marie Anthony Case
On June 15, 2008, Cindy Anthony called 9-1-1 in Orlando, Florida to report that her daughter, Casey Anthony, had stolen a car and some money. She called back later to report that her granddaughter, Casey's daughter, 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony was missing and had been missing for more than a month.
The Murder of Anchorwoman Ann Pressly
On October 20, Anne Pressly, a popular morning anchorwoman at KATV television, was found badly beaten in the bedroom of her home in the Pulaski Heights section of Little Rock.
Profile of Serial Killer Joseph Paul Franklin
Joseph Paul Franklin is a serial extremist killer whose crimes were motivated by a pathological hatred of African Americans and Jews.