ABC News: The Law

Court Pick Might Not Come From the Bench

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:20:06 -0400

Will Obama look outside the "judicial monastery" to fill court vacancy?

Who Is the Boy Buried in the Playground?

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:41:09 -0400

Albuquerque, N.M., police try to ID a little boy found buried at a playground.

Seventh Victim Linked to Milwaukee Killer

Tue, 19 May 2009 20:27:45 -0400

Police are testing DNA of 20 unsolved homicides looking for more links.

Boy Refuses Chemo, Mom to Be Arrested

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:49:11 -0400

Judge issues warrant after mom and 13-year-old boy skip court hearing.

Humane Society Teams Up With Michael Vick

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:19:29 -0400

Suspended NFL star wants to work on eradicating dogfighting among urban teens.

Jury Convicts Dems' Moneyman Hsu

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:36:10 -0400

Hsu's conviction embarasses Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Peterson Prosecutors Want New Judge

Mon, 18 May 2009 14:22:31 -0400

Ex-cop arraigned on murder charges in the death of his 3rd wife.

Sentencing Delayed in MySpace Case

Mon, 18 May 2009 18:54:39 -0400

Lori Drew faces up to 3 years in prison for role in online hoax, girl's suicide.

Mother, Son Accused in Ga. Murder Plot

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:16:57 -0400

Police say pair beat a neighbor to death with a hammer.

Prosecutor, Rove End Session on Fired US Attorneys

Fri, 15 May 2009 20:50:23 -0400

Special prosecutor, Karl Rove end interview on firing of US attorneys.

Graves Identified at Boys Reform School

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:32:09 -0400

Report finds no evidence staff was involved in deaths of boys at Fla. school.

Judge: Family Can't Refuse Kid's Chemo

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:30:48 -0400

A Minnesota judge rules that a boy with cancer cannot forgo care.

'A Beautiful Thing': Abducted Boy Is Back Home

Sun, 17 May 2009 15:55:32 -0400

3-year-old was kidnapped two weeks ago by gunmen who tied up mom, robbed home.

Killer Trucker Used Highway to Stalk Prey

Thu, 14 May 2009 14:08:05 -0400

FBI believes there have been at least 500 such murders in the last 30 years.

Did Convicted Rapist Kidnap Missing Girl?

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:58:39 -0400

Mikelle Biggs' mother "wanted to look him in the eyes."

Taxpayers Fund 'Good Life' for Criminals

Wed, 06 May 2009 21:10:41 -0400

Medicare fraudster said he could rip off government millions in just months.

'On Notice': FBI Busts Fraud Suspects

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:37:32 -0400

Rare access as FBI cracks down on an alleged San Diego real estate scam.

Caught on Tape: Bribes, Public Corruption

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:07:14 -0400

Release of stimulus funds expected to spur "inevitable increase" in corruption.

Chilling Glimpse Inside Madoff Feeder Fund

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:39:48 -0400

"This conversation never took place," Bernie said according to court docs.

Not Guilty Pleas in Anna Nicole Smith Case

Wed, 13 May 2009 17:41:18 -0400

Howard K. Stern, two doctors plead not guilty in prescription drug case.

Shanna Moakler Quits Pageant Biz After Prejean

Wed, 13 May 2009 18:25:47 -0400

Pageant official quits after Donald Trump showers praise on Carrie Prejean.

'DWS' Champ Castroneves Wins in Court

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:47:38 -0400

Indy race car driver Helio Castroneves acquitted of most tax evasion charges.

Early Peek at High-Tech Anti-Crime Tools

Sat, 09 May 2009 08:55:41 -0400

New surveillance programs look ahead as FBI seeks to overcome past criticism.

Obama 'State Secrets' Case Denied

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:23:30 -0400

Court rejected claim that an extraordinary rendition lawsuit must be halted for national security.

Obama Receives a 'D' on State Secrets

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:33:54 -0400

Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold grades the president on the "rule of law."

Uyghur Detainees: Coming to America?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:46:29 -0400

17 ethnic Uyghurs originally from China might soon enter the United States.

'Ponzi Dreams': Real Estate Nightmares

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:22:17 -0400

Five charged for alleged scheme that promised to pay off mortgages.

Lawmakers Bring Gay Marriage to Vermont

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:45:30 -0400

Vermont is the first state to legalize gay marriage through a vote of its legislature.

New Evidence in 20-Year-Old Slaying?

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:27:24 -0400

Police are searching for the person who abducted, killed Amy Mihaljevic in '89.

Juvenile Injustice: Kids Jailed for Cash?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:59:40 -0400

Corrupt judges took secret kickbacks from detention center.

White House Formalizes Supreme Court Short List

Fri, 08 May 2009 17:58:42 -0400

Sources: officials intensely vetting six candidates; Sotomayor, Wood and Kagan top the short list.

Turning Privacy Tables on Scalia

Fri, 01 May 2009 10:07:34 -0400

Supreme Court justice blasts law professor for "irresponsible" assignment.

Landmark Civil Rights Law in Jeopardy?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:20:01 -0400

Supreme Court to examine whether law is still needed to protect minority rights.

Fighting Fires, Reverse Discrimination?

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:55:37 -0400

High Court to hear white, Hispanic firefighters' claim that city favored blacks.

Cheney: No-Torture Policy Not Perfect

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:48:33 -0500

V.P.: U.S. doesn't torture detainees, but can't monitor every interrogation.

Iran Nukes: Outgoing Intel's Top Concern

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:31:06 -0500

Also confirms release of bin Laden's son from Iranian custody.

Obama to Osama: "We Will Defeat You"

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:31:18 -0500

New President gives direct response to al Qaeda challenge.

Secret List of U.S. Military Bases to Replace Guantanamo

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:49:01 -0500

Pendleton, Leavenworth, Miramar included as possible new home for 250 detainees.

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