FBI reports violent crime up nationwide in 2006
The FBI recorded a 1.3 percent rise in violent crime nationwide in 2006 with eight of ten largest cities posting higher murder totals. Major increases occurred in cities over 1 million, while smaller towns saw an 11.9 percent drop. Indianapolis saw a 30 percent surge in murders, reflecting broader concerns over gang activity and domestic crime.
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Trial chaos marks Liberia war crimes case as Taylor boycotts
In The Hague Charles Taylor refused a fair trial and fired his lawyer stalling the start of his war crimes case. The former Liberian president faces charges over arming rebels who committed mass abuses in Sierra Leone during the decade long conflict.
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La. Representative Jefferson faces bribery indictment
Louisiana congressman William Jefferson is accused in a 16 count indictment of taking more than 500000 in bribes and pursuing millions more across nearly a dozen schemes to steer business deals in Washington. The charges include racketeering wire fraud money laundering and obstruction of justice with a potential 235 year sentence. He is also removed from the Small Business Committee per the leadership aide.
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G8 summit eyes overshadowed by U S Russia tensions
Washington reports increasing strain between the United States and Russia over a proposed missile defense system in Europe. President Bush aims to shift focus to allied cooperation and climate issues at the June G8 gathering in Heiligendamm Germany while Putin cautions against Moscow facing retaliatory steps.
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Court rules insurers must notify consumers on adverse credit actions
Supreme Court says insurers using credit reports must notify consumers of adverse actions but mostly shields firms from class action suits. The decision narrows liability but allows lawsuits when a company willfully breaches the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The ruling centers on GEICO and Safeco and upholds prior shield for most insurers.
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