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Lil' Skrappy Boy
Jimmy grew up on the hard streets of Long Beach. This pod follows Jimmy's life changing decision to quit a Cambodian gang and we see as is initiated into the possibility of hope for a better future. Jimmy grew up on the hard streets of Long Beach. This pod follows Jimmy's life changing decision to quit a Cambodian gang and we... more
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“Martial Law” Declared in Arkansas Town
Areas of a town in Arkansas have been placed under a 24-hour, non-stop curfew described by the mayor as "almost akin to martial law".
The lockdown, issued after a spate of robberies, home invasions and shootings, applies to everyone in Helena-West Helena, no matter what age or what time of day it is.
Mayor James Valley has indicated that the curfew could be extended indefinitely.
Residents have described the lockdown as "like being in jail" and critics have slammed it as unconstitutional given that it effectively suspends the fourth amendment.
The ACLU of Arkansas has sent Mayor Valley a letter outlining these concerns:
"Imposing house arrest and suspending the Fourth Amendment for law-abiding people is only going to cause more problems for this city," said ACLU of Arkansas staff attorney Holly Dickson. "They need to work with the community to get this resolved instead of treating all of their citizens like criminals."
Such "domestic surges" with police imposing a martial law-style clampdown are now seemingly becoming standard procedure.
There are countless examples in recent months and years of curfews and lockdowns going into place in areas all across the country.
Only two months ago Trinidad, a "troubled" community in northeast D.C., was subject to police checkpoints after a series of shootings.
Earlier this year curfews for minors were introduced in Chicago.
Back in April we reported on the fact that federal law enforcement agencies co-opted sheriffs offices as well state and local police forces in three states for a vast round up operation that one sheriff's deputy described as "martial law training".
The "anti-crime and anti-terrorism initiatives" involving officers from more than 50 federal, state and local agencies was dubbed "Operation Sudden Impact". Areas of a town in Arkansas have been placed under a 24-hour, non-stop curfew described by the mayor as "almost akin to martial l... more -
C-Murder's House Arrest Rules Tightened By Judge
“All prior home incarceration orders are hereby revoked and Corey Miller is to remain on home incarceration,” Sassone said via a court order. “[Miller] is to be confined to his residence and is not to leave his residence until further orders of the court.” “All prior home incarceration orders are hereby revoked and Corey Miller is to remain on home incarceration,” Sassone said via a court... more
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Burma's junta defies the world by extending detention of Nobel winner Aung S...
Burma's military junta extended the detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi today, ignoring worldwide appeals to free the Nobel laureate who has been detained for more than 12 of the past 18 years, an official said.
The duration of the extension was not immediately known, the official said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
In the past, the junta has renewed Suu Kyi's detention for six-month or one-year periods.
Suu Kyi was personally informed of her continued imprisonment by officials from the Home Ministry who entered her home prior to the announcement, the official said.
The politician, who has been under house arrest continuously since May 2003, has long been the symbol of the regime's brutality and the focus of a worldwide campaign that has lobbied for her release.
The extension was issued despite a Myanmar law that stipulates no one can be held longer than five years without being released or put on trial. Burma's military junta extended the detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi today, ignoring worldwide appeals to free the... more -
Benazir is the only question mark : Imran Khan
Imran Khan's Interview with CNN - 22nd November.
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Bhutto released from house arrest
Benazir Bhutto has been released from seven days of house arrest.
"On Thursday Ms Bhutto reportedly told Dawn TV she had conclusively ruled out the possibility of sharing power with Gen Musharraf, whom she accuses of taking Pakistan back towards military dictatorship." Benazir Bhutto has been released from seven days of house arrest. ... more -
Lawyers battle police in Pakistan
Pakistani police used batons and tear gas against lawyers protesting Musharraf's martial law.
Senior judges have been placed under house arrest after refusing to take an oath under the new government. Pakistani police used batons and tear gas against lawyers protesting Musharraf's martial law. ... more
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