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• Decade after Shepard, no federal hate crime law
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Matthew Shepard's mother still mourns lost opportunities to battle hate crimes and promote a greater tolerance of gays in the 10 years since her 21-year-old son was beaten, tied to a wooden fence and left for dead in a frigid Wyoming ...
• Murder Suspects At Large In Random Jefferson Parish Robberies
WDSU crime and safety specialist Howard Robertson said residents need to be prepared for anything. "Comply with whatever they tell you. Anybody following you to your home and is armed with a weapon is not a first-time offender and not afraid to use ...
• Jury Deliberates Slain Student Trial
In closing arguments Wednesday morning, prosecutors reminded jurors that bottles of bleach were found in Shepherd's apartment and claimed that he tried to cover up a crime scene. Prosecutors said Shepherd was controlling and violent with Stewart and ...
• Shooting for the sweet spot
... own a gun, and the total number of firearms owned by private citizens in the United States exceeds 200 million. The prevalence of gun ownership underscores its status as a cherished personal right for many, but the incidence of firearm-related crime ...
• CSI’ returns: Alas, poor Warrick
Sob-worthy scenes: When Catherine broke down at the crime scene; when Hodges collected Grissom’s blood-soaked clothes. Welcome back: Grissom’s one comfort was the return of Sara, who offered to make arrangements for Warrick’s funeral (and also ...