Atheism is generating quite a lot of attention these days. Prominent atheists are getting the word out about their views in increasing numbers and generating lots of public debate on the proper place of religion in governments and societies in the modern world. And now more than ever, atheists...
The FBI made history by nabbing over 100 Mafia members in New York City. The mobster roundup occurred in the early hours of January 20, 2010 and follows a massive federal investigation into the New York area mob families. State Police, US Marshals, and FBI agents combined forces to conduct raids...
Tennessee is a state with a very rich history and vast resources. Not only is Tennessee home to mountain ranges, lakes and plateaus put it is also often credited as the birthplace of country music and several well known historical figures. Below we've listed ten interesting facts about the state of Tennessee.
New illegal immigration laws for Arizona lawmakers have been approved with a focus on preventing racial profiling. The laws are expected to be in effect in 90 days time, pending a much anticipated approval from Governor Jan Brewer. A series of bills focus entirely on strengthening restrictions...
Obstruction of justice is a crime that results from interfering in the work of police authorities, investigators, prosecutors and government officials particularly when they’re trying to resolve a case. This can be in the form of words or actions and it can be committed by attorneys general,...
William "Bill" Clinton was the 42nd President of The United States. Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas to William Jefferson Blythe, Jr., and Virginia Dell Cassidy. When Clinton was three months old, Clinton's grandparents, Eldridge and Edith Cassidy,...
Juvenile delinquency is a general term referring to crimes committed by minors or juvenile delinquents. The definition of a minor may vary from state to state and country to country, but a minor is generally considered an individual under a certain age, usually 18 or 21 years old. An attorney-at-law...
Jon Stewart is an American actor, comedian, political satirist, writer, media critic, and television host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show. Stewart has gained fame and acclaim for his political stance and criticism of American media networks including CNN, FOX News, and MSNBC. Stewart has been...
In any case, either civil or criminal, a witness testimony may be necessary in order to prosecute or defend the defendant during a court trial. When presenting a testimony, the witness is required to do so in front of the judge and jury in a witness stand. It is essentially the enclosure wherein...
Though Nigerian email scams may be the butt of late-night comedian jokes, online fraud is still alive and well. Scams involving individuals, such as identity theft and financial scams, cost their victims nearly 240 million in 2007 over four times as much as they did in 2004. Sadly, the numbers...
