Law Coverage | Online NewsHour | PBShttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/newshour/topic/law/The latest news, analysis and reporting about Law from the Online NewsHour and its Web site, the feed is updated periodically with interviews, background reports and updates to put the news in a larger context.en-usFri, 27 Nov 2009 12:22:04Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:22:04Copyright ©2009 MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All Rights Reserved.Online NewsHour144144http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/newshour/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_rss.jpgIn Mumbai, Tensions Remain One Year After Deadly Attackhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/terrorism/july-dec09/mumbai_11-26.htmlThu, 26 Nov 2009 18:18:00 ESTOne year after terrorist attacks rocked the Indian capital of Mumbai, Simon Israel of Independent Television News updates the political situation there. U.S. Charges 8 With Aiding Somali War Recruitinghttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/somalia_11-23.htmlMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:14:00 ESTFederal prosecutors in Minnesota on Monday announced charges against eight more people in an ongoing investigation into young Somali-Americans leaving the United States to fight with a terror group in Somalia. Margaret Warner reports. Gates: Fort Hood Probe Raises 'Troubling Questions' on Warning Signshttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/forthood_11-19.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 18:35:00 ESTAs a Senate Committee began the first hearing into the shooting attack at Fort Hood, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the launch of a Pentagon review of the circumstances around the shootings. Judy Woodruff speaks with two reporters for an update. Holder: 'We Need Not Cower' Facing 9/11 Suspect http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/holder_11-18.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 18:27:00 ESTU.S. Attorney General appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday to defend trying 9/11 suspects in New York. Kwame Holman has the story. Holder: 'I'm Not Scared' of What 9/11 Suspect Might Sayhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/law/july-dec09/holder_11-18.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:00 ESTAt a Wednesday appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Attorney General Eric Holder defended his decision to try alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a civilian court in New York City.Obama Unveils Financial Fraud Task Forcehttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/business/july-dec09/fraud_11-17.htmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 13:35:00 ESTPresident Obama issued an executive order Tuesday establishing a multi-agency task force to crack down on financial fraud.Holder: 9/11 Trials Will Weigh 'Crime of the Century' http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/holder2_11-13.htmlFri, 13 Nov 2009 18:07:00 ESTIn an interview with Jim Lehrer, Attorney General Eric Holder discusses the decision to prosecute the alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees in civilian federal court in New York, calling the stakes "enormous." Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Among Detainees to Face Trial in N.Y.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/holder1_11-13.htmlFri, 13 Nov 2009 18:02:00 ESTThe Justice Department on Friday announced plans to try suspected 9/11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees, in federal court. Ray Suarez reports. Madoff's 'Prisoner Watch' Among Items Set for Auction Blockhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/business/july-dec09/madoff_11-13.htmlFri, 13 Nov 2009 15:42:00 ESTA trove of Bernard Madoff's belongings seized by U.S. Marshals from the Ponzi schemer's Manhattan penthouse and New York beach home are to set to go on sale Saturday in a government-run auction for victims of his fraud.Holder: 9/11 Suspects 'Must Face Ultimate Justice'http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/law/july-dec09/gitmo_11-13.htmlFri, 13 Nov 2009 10:38:00 ESTThe five men accused of plotting the Sept. 11 attacks, including the alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will stand trial in a civilian federal court in New York City, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Friday. Fort Hood Suspect Charged With 13 Counts of Murderhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/hasan_11-12.htmlThu, 12 Nov 2009 18:14:00 ESTArmy Maj. Nidal M. Hasan has been charged with premeditated murder in last week's shooting at Fort Hood. Jeffrey Brown talks to a reporter for an update.Hasan Charged With 13 Counts of Murder http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/law/july-dec09/hasan_11-12.htmlThu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:00 ESTThe U.S. Army has charged an Army psychiatrist suspected of killing 13 people in last week's shooting spree at the Fort Hood with premeditated murder, an Army spokesman said Thursday.Suspect's 'Radical' Views Examined in Fort Hood Investigationhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/military/july-dec09/forthood2_11-10.htmlTue, 10 Nov 2009 18:13:00 ESTGwen Ifill speaks with two reporters about the ongoing investigation into last week's attack at Fort Hood, including new revelations that the alleged shooter had ties to a radical cleric in Yemen known for his anti-American teachings.Obama: 'We are a Nation That Endures'http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/law/july-dec09/fthoodmemorial_11-10.htmlTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESTPrayers and tears filled the scene of Tuesday's memorial service at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas, where 13 soldiers were killed in Thursday's shooting rampage.High Court to Rule on Life Sentences for Minorshttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/scotus_11-09.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 18:40:00 ESTThe Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases Monday over whether sentencing minors to life in prison without a chance for parole constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal discusses the cases with Jim Lehrer.Fort Hood Community Struggles to Make Sense of Tragedyhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/fthood2_11-09.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 18:23:00 ESTTom Bearden reports from Killeen, Texas, on how the Fort Hood community is reacting to last week's shooting at the U.S. Army base that killed 13 people and injured dozens more.Investigators Seek Motive in Fort Hood Rampagehttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/fthood1_11-09.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 18:17:00 ESTGwen Ifill speaks with Spencer Hsu of the Washington Post about the investigation into last week's shooting rampage at Fort Hood.Fort Hood Suspect's Web History Investigatedhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/law/july-dec09/fort hood_11-09.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 18:12:00 ESTAs the investigation continues into last week's shootings at the Fort Hood military base, officials are beginning to look deeper into the suspected gunman's background, including possible ties to a radical cleric.Supreme Court Hears High-Profile Cases on Juvenile Sentencinghttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/law/july-dec09/scotus_11-09.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESTThe Supreme Court heard arguments Monday about whether giving juveniles life sentences with no chance of parole for non-homicide crimes qualifies as cruel and unusual punishment. Conflicting Portrait Emerges of Accused Fort Hood Gunmanhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/forthood2_11-06.htmlFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:08:00 ESTRay Suarez digs into the life of suspected Fort Hood gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan and possible motives for the attack on the Army base.Fort Hood Army Base Reeling From Attackhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/forthood1_11-06.htmlFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:03:00 ESTKwame Holman reports from Fort Hood Army Base in Texas, which is reeling in the aftermath of a deadly shooting that killed 13 people. Authorities Unable to Speak With Fort Hood Suspecthttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/law/july-dec09/forthood_11-06.htmlFri, 06 Nov 2009 11:27:00 ESTThe Army psychiatrist suspected of killing 13 people in a shooting spree Thursday at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas remains hospitalized in stable condition, Army officials said Friday.Shooter in Deadly Fort Hood Attack Remains Alivehttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/military/july-dec09/forthood_11-05.htmlThu, 05 Nov 2009 20:29:00 ESTThe U.S. Army says one of its own soldiers, a military psychiatrist, carried out a shooting rampage Thursday afternoon in Fort Hood, Texas, that left at least 12 people dead and injured 31 others.Teen's Rape Leaves California Community Stunnedhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/rapecase_11-05.htmlThu, 05 Nov 2009 18:46:00 ESTSpencer Michels reports from Richmond, Calif., where a teen girl was gang raped while dozens of people looked on without offering help. Hedge Fund World Rocked by Insider-trading Chargeshttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec09/arrests_11-05.htmlThu, 05 Nov 2009 18:38:00 ESTJudy Woodruff speaks with a Financial Times reporter about 14 people facing insider-trading charges for allegedly netting $20 million in illegal profits. A Search for Answers Following Fort Hood Attackhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec09/forthood_11-05.htmlThu, 05 Nov 2009 18:03:00 ESTAt least 12 people were killed and 31 wounded when a gunman opened fire at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas. Jeffrey Brown reports.In Italy, Judge Convicts 23 Americans in CIA Kidnapping Casehttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/europe/july-dec09/rendition_11-04.htmlWed, 04 Nov 2009 18:43:00 ESTAn Italian judge on Wednesday convicted 23 Americans in the 2003 kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in Milan. Ray Suarez speaks with a Los Angeles Times reporter for more on the landmark case.Other News: Iranian Protesters Clash With Policehttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec09/other_11-04.htmlWed, 04 Nov 2009 18:17:00 ESTIn other news, thousands of Iranian protesters clashed with police in the streets of Tehran on the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover, and the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether prosecutors can be sued for damages.Maine Gay Marriage Repeal Draws Mixed Reactionhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/law/july-dec09/mainesamesex_11-04.htmlWed, 04 Nov 2009 16:01:00 ESTVoters in Maine on Tuesday dealt another defeat to gay-rights advocates after voting to repeal a new state law allowing same-sex marriage.Madoff Accountant Pleads Guilty in Federal Court http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec09/madoff_11-03.htmlTue, 03 Nov 2009 18:38:00 ESTThe consequences of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme continue to trickle down as his accountant pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Judy Woodruff reports. Crackdown Targets Banks Deemed 'Too Big to Fail'http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec09/economy_10-28.htmlWed, 28 Oct 2009 18:28:00 ESTThe head of a key House committee unveiled legislation Wednesday that would grant the federal government sweeping new powers to police giant financial firms. Jim Lehrer talks to two financial analysts about the debate over "too big to fail" institutions.