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Crime Dropped In New York Under William Bratton's Tenure

4:32pm August 02, 2016

by Martin Kaste

NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, one of the most prominent figures in American policing, is stepping down. Crime declined in the city after Bratton's early enthusiasm for the broken windows policy.

In his July 19 speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gave a speech asking the audience to give "verdicts" on Hillary Clinton.

What Would Donald Trump's Department of Justice Look Like?

4:32pm August 02, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Some Justice Department veterans said they worry about the possibility of political interference in law enforcement decisions if Donald Trump wins the White House.

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Batman's gun from Batman v Superman is displayed with a batarang and other weapons.

TSA Reminds Passengers: No 'Batarang' Superhero Weapons On Flights

2:57pm August 02, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The TSA has repeatedly reminded air travelers to put sharp Batman and other superhero paraphernalia in checked baggage.

'Guilty But Mentally Ill' Doesn't Protect Against Harsh Sentences

1:25pm August 02, 2016

by Natalie Jacewicz

Jurors often are reluctant to acquit someone who committed a crime while mentally ill, or to find that person guilty. So they take a third option: guilty but mentally ill. It's far from perfect.

Some homes have fallen into disrepair in the Midland Beach neighborhood in Staten Island, N.Y. Almost four years since the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy, many are still dealing with the storm's consequences.

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N.Y. Attorney General: Nation's Flood Insurance Program Defrauding Taxpayers

1:20pm August 02, 2016

by Laura Sullivan

The report comes after a joint investigation by NPR and PBS' Frontline that uncovered how private insurance companies in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy were profiting while homeowners suffered.

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Former L.A. County Sheriff Withdraws Guilty Plea

9:12pm August 01, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

Lee Baca gambles that he can successfully defend himself at trial on corruption charges.

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Former FBI Technician Pleads Guilty To Passing Information To China

3:40pm August 01, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Kun Shan Chun, a naturalized U.S. citizen with top secret security clearance, had worked at the FBI since 1997. Chun pleaded guilty on Monday to acting as an agent of China.

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What Went Wrong For Prosecutors In Freddie Gray Case?

5:06pm July 31, 2016

None of the six officers facing charges in Freddie Gray's death were convicted. Law professor David Jaros talks about what happened and why police officer convictions are uncommon.

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'Racially Discriminatory Intent' And Voter ID Laws

5:06pm July 31, 2016

A federal appeals court struck down North Carolina's voter ID law. Law professor Rick Hasen explains why and what impact it will have.

'It's Jarred My Soul': Prosecutor Speaks On Flint Lead Water Crisis

5:01pm July 30, 2016

Special prosecutor Todd Flood talks about his investigation into tainted water in Flint, Mich., including allegations that there was a cover-up. Nine people have been criminally charged so far.