Glossary of law enforcement terms glossary list
A glossary of terms used in criminal charges and legal action. Items include DWI driving while impaired AWDW assault with a deadly weapon AWDWWTK with intent to kill Failure to appear Sch IV drug possession Habeas Corpus indecent liberties crime against nature and related notes.
Sunderland parents defend teen solo around-the-world sail
In Thousand Oaks California Abby Sunderland 16 faced praise and criticism as her parents defended the decision to let her sail solo around the world. They argued the journey posed risks comparable to common teenage activities and highlighted Abby's training and readiness. The spell of calm contact broke as her vessel faced damage in heavy seas prompting rescue efforts by fishing vessels and a French naval unit while authorities monitor the search and potential recovery.
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del Rey Yacht Club
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Jeff Casher
Reunion Island
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Reubion Island
Neil Stanbury
Western Australia
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Witnesses recount Oakland train shooting video evidence
In Oakland jurors heard witnesses describe a New Year’s Day 2009 scene aboard a Bay Area Rapid Transit train. Jamil Dewar, 17, recalled filming Oscar Grant’s shooting by officer Johannes Mehserle as Grant clashed with another man and officers responded. Dewar and others testified Mehserle appeared stunned after firing, supporting the defense’s claim he may have intended a Taser rather than a handgun.
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Los Angeles Coalition For Justice
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