Jun 02 Watch 5:10 How the FBI is using a ‘small air force’ to track suspects By PBS News Hour According to the Associated Press, the FBI operates a fleet of undercover planes equipped with video cameras, some of which can also gather cell phone data. The FBI says these flights target suspected criminals, and that a warrant is not… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 7:29 Special courts take on criminal cases of veterans struggling with trauma By PBS News Hour Around the country, special courts are set up for former military members who have been charged with crimes after returning to civilian life, and who may be struggling with PTSD. Judges, lawyers, probation officers and others work together to treat… Continue watching
Feb 16 New York City killing-free streak ends with murder By Marina Lopes New York City’s 12-day, killing-free streak, the longest period the city has gone without a homicide in at least 20 years, ended this weekend with the murder of a 28-year-old Queens resident. Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 8:05 Why keeping young offenders out of jail could reduce crime By PBS News Hour Juvenile offenders kept under supervision close to home, rather than in secure, state-run facilities, are significantly less likely to be arrested again or commit more serious crimes, according to a new study. Judy Woodruff discusses the findings with Xavier McElrath-Bey… Continue watching
Jan 14 Maryland stands by its case against ‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed By Eric Krupke, Ruth Tam What should we know about Adnan Syed's appeal ahead of a decision?… Continue reading
Jan 09 Defense Department subpoenas reporter James Risen in CIA leak case By Associated Press Edward MacMahon said Friday that journalist James Risen had been subpoenaed in the case of his client, Jeffrey Sterling, who is scheduled for trial in Virginia next week. Continue reading
Dec 29 Watch 6:02 Website that kept watch on D.C. homicides shuts down By PBS News Hour Homicide Watch, an online database that records and tracks homicide cases, was created to document under-reported crimes in Washington, D.C. The site has been praised by law enforcement and the families of victims, but is shutting down in that city. Continue watching
Dec 15 Update: Suspect in Philadelphia area shooting spree identified and on the loose By Justin Scuiletti The Associated Press and WPVI-TV Philadelphia are reporting that SWAT teams are surrounding a home in Souderton, Pennsylvania, where police say the suspect has barricaded himself. The house, according to police, is where two of the victims were shot… Continue reading
Dec 15 Police can use evidence seized during mistaken traffic stops, Supreme Court rules By Sam Hananel, Associated Press The ruling came in a North Carolina case in which a police officer pulled over Nicholas Heien's car because the right brake light was out, although the left one still worked. A consensual search led to the discovery of cocaine… Continue reading
Dec 08 White House issues guidelines to ban racial and religious profiling By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The policy, which expands decade-old guidelines established under the Bush administration, also will require new training and data collection. Continue reading