Brandon L Woodard was killed in broad daylight in Manhattan in 2012. The accused for the murder include Lloyd T. McKenzie and four other men. Lead prosecutor Christopher Prevost says that this was a brutal cold and calculated murder. The entire case relies on the testimony of Quran Pender, a former actor, who was also part of the smuggling ring and is now cooperating with law enforcement.
READ MOREThings Your Mom Never Told You About Traveling
Following 9/11, American authorities established the Transportation Security Administration to help secure American borders. Many observers feel that nothing was done other than putting a band aid on a major wound. The TSA has been consistently accused of being a bloated agency with too big a budget and too little training for front-line workers who would be more qualified to hold a job where they ask, “Do you want fries with that?” Although not an exposé, “Things Your Mom Never Told You About Traveling” raises again points raised previously. They are points that everyone needs to know and be aware.
READ MOREPossessing Marijuana While Black
On any given day, at least 135,000 men and women sit idle behind bars on simple drug possession charges. Nearly two-thirds of those are in local jails. Most have not been convicted of a crime. They’re in a cell, waiting for their day in court which may be months — or years — off since […]
READ MORENew York City Implements New Policy Rules
Starting this week, New York City will have new policy rules that will prevent the practice of bringing criminal charges against individuals who are caught drinking alcohol or urinating in public. This a major win for civil right advocates who have fought New York City council to curb the harsh penalties for minor offenses like drinking or urinating in public. This new policy will also reduce the number of immigrants being deported for minor offences.
READ MORENew York’s Anti-Crime System Asks Citizens How They Are Doing
The New York Police Department has launched a new anti-crime initiative that utilizes smartphones to find out what New Yorkers think about crime, safety and how these aspects can be improved.The department plans to get data out each month and tailor their crime strategies to where the citizens show concern. The commissioner feels that getting real time information and feedback from the public can be mutually beneficial and can make the city safer.
READ MORELive Streaming Violent Crimes Will Soon Be Illegal
Since the widespread use and each access of the Internet, some people have posted violent crimes online. Most of these videos are extremely gruesome and disturbing. Since it has become too easy, such violent and senseless crimes can be posted almost anytime and from anywhere. Now, the State of New York is passing a bill […]
READ MORERaising the Age Initiative
The New York Legislature has just passed the Raise the Age initiative. For decades, the issue was contentious and divisive. This act now provides significant protection to juvenile defendants. The key feature of this initiative is how the state will deal with 16 and 17-year-old defendants. Rather than send them to adult prisons they will […]
READ MOREAmerica Tightens Cyber Investigations Following 2016 Election
What would you do if you stole millions — and got away with it on one condition: You never leave your home country again. Many cyber thieves have done just that. Stolen millions and despite being known to law enforcement authorities in America, there’s no action the authorities can take as the suspects are in […]
READ MORENew York Mayor Changes Course on Riker’s Island’s Future
Imagine living in a county jail so big it’s the largest penal colony on earth. Remember, it holds between twenty and thirty thousand people on any given day. Imagine you are in an environment where the guards — correctional officers — bring drugs in by the duffle bag full and weapons are available from the […]
READ MOREOnline Privacy: “Ain’t What She Used to Be”
Jane Park of New York City won big in the EuroMillions, Britain’s national lottery. Hours later, she was the quarry of blackmailers. When she shared the new but refused to share the money, someone hacked her Snapchat account and posted a personal, and revealing, image of Park, 21. The posters demanded cash to return control […]
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