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The search for probable cause in Trayvon Martin case
In order to arrest George Zimmerman for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, the special prosecutor heading the investigation must show a judge that she has found probable cause.
Sanford police faced public outrage when they announced they found no...Tags: Cocaine, Orange County (Florida), Seminole County, Murder, Lake County (Florida)
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SoCal Judge Blocks Part Of Jessica's Law
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES -- The law restricting sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of parks and schools has been temporarily blocked by a California judge. The ruling halts enforcement of portions of the measure known as Jessica's Law. It forbids sex...Tags: KTLA, Sex, Lawyers, Laws, Judges
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State pays millions for contract psychologists to keep up with Jessica's Law
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersA 2006 law intended to crack down on sex offenders has proved a bonanza for a small group of private psychologists and psychiatrists, 14 of whom billed California taxpayers last year for a half a million dollars or more each, a Times investigation found....Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Mental Health, Medical Research, Prisons, Employees
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Jessica Lunsford's Killer Dies in Prison
KTLA NewsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Prison officials say a convicted sex offender on death row for kidnapping, raped and burying a Florida girl alive has died of natural causes. After John Evander Couey abducted 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford from her bedroom in 2005, many...Tags: Sexual Assault, Hospitals and Clinics, KTLA, Death, John Evander Couey
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Florida Judge to Decide John Couey's Fate
INVERNESS, Fla. (AP) - The attorney for convicted child killer John Couey gets another chance to save his life today.
A Florida jury has already convicted him for kidnapping, raping and burying alive 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford two years ago. The...Tags: Sexual Assault, Punishment, Lawyers, Death, Judges
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Man Convicted of Killing Jessica Lunsford Faces Sentencing Today
MIAMI--A Florida jury reconvenes today to consider the fate of a sex offender convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing nine-year-old Jessica Lunsford.John Couey was convicted of first-degree murder, sexual battery on a child, kidnapping and burglary...Tags: Assault, Sex Crimes, Murder, Sexual Assault, Punishment
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Death Penalty Possible in Jessica Lundsford Case
MIAMI--Jurors in Florida will begin deliberating next week on whether to recommend the death penalty for the man they convicted of killing nine-year-old Jessica Lunsford.Her father tells CBS that he wants John Couey to be executed.
Jessica was kidnapped...Tags: Sexual Assault, Punishment, CBS Corp., Death, John Evander Couey
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Jury Selection Set in Florida Child-killing Case
MIAMI, Fla.--Jury selection begins today in Miami for a man charged with kidnapping, raping and murdering a nine-year-old Florida girl.John Couey's trial was moved from central Florida to Miami because of the media attention the March 2005 slaying of...Tags: Sexual Assault, Assault, Prosecution, Death, John Evander Couey
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Wyoming Aims To Keep Sex-Offenders Out
Bob Brackett says part of his job is fielding some disturbing phone calls. Brackett, program manager for the Wyoming sex offender registry, has had to tell registered sex offenders from other states that life will be easier for them if they move to...Tags: Moving and Storage, Abusive Behavior, Sex Crimes, Moving, Sexual Assault
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