Judge Rules National Security Letters Unconstitutional – Truthdig : A federal judge Friday ordered the U.S. government to stop issuing “national security letters”—secret demands made of telecommunications companies for their customers’ private data that forbid recipients from discussing the orders with most anyone.
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Duffel Bag Bandits Hit Phone Store Twice, Caught On Tape NR12543pv
Los Angeles: Detectives have dubbed two men wearing masks and dark clothing the Duffel Bag Bandits after they hit the same Sprint Nextel Store in Panorama City two times since November 21, 2012, getting away with nearly $52000 worth of iPhones and tablets. “It’s clear this is an inside job,” said Lt. Paul Vernon, commanding officer of the Mission Detective Division. “The burglar wearing the khaki mask has the alarm code and the keys to the safe.” The duo hit first on November 21, breaking through the roof and shimming down a rope. This is the burglary depicted in the released video. Store management was able to account for the only two keys to the safe where high-end phones and tablets are stored. “We suspect that someone with prior access to the keys copied them in anticipation of committing this crime,” Lt. Vernon explained. “The suspects were familiar with the security systems too, which is also why they kept their faces covered.” Detectives believe it was the same burglars who struck the store a second time, early this morning, November 26, 2012. The burglars followed the same MO, breaking through the roof and filling a duffel bag with phones. However, this time, a security guard confronted the pair as they made their getaway. The two suspects escaped but they left behind the duffel bag full of phones and tablets. In the November 21st burglary, the burglars made off with 59 iPhones and 14 tablets. “This was a well-planned operation with inside information,” Lt. Vernon …
California Prisoners End Hunger Strike But There’s Still Some Confusion Over Terms of Agreement
Inmates in California have ended their nearly three-week hunger strike as a protest against prison conditions and policies over who ends up in — or who gets released from — solitary confinement in the system’s high-security Security Housing Unit. What is clear is that the strike has ended. What is not clear are the terms of agreement that ended the strike. more › Originally posted here: California Prisoners End Hunger Strike But There’s Still Some Confusion Over Terms of Agreement
DUI Checkpoint opponents see changes in Manchester NH checkpoints
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Suspects Caught on Camera During Jewelry Store Robbery NR11380SF
Los Angeles: On Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at 11 am, three male Black suspects entered a jewelry store located in the 3200 block of Wilshire Boulevard. One of the suspects held the security guard at gun point while the other two smashed the glass jewelry cases with a hammer. During the robbery, the suspects removed thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from the display cases. The suspects then ran out the back door. Outside the store, they encountered the parking lot security guard, a male Korean, who they bludgeoned in an attempt to escape. The suspects then tried to carjack a vehicle driven by a Korean woman but were unsuccessful. The suspects then carjacked a Korean man for his 2001 white GMC Savana van with a California License Plate 6T97736. A third vehicle, a green Toyota van was seen leaving the scene by the third suspect. The stolen green van was reported earlier to police and was found abandoned about one mile away from the jewelry store. For reference, the parking lot security guard was initially listed in critical condition and is now in stable condition. The following are descriptions of the wanted suspects: * Suspect 1: Male Black approximately 20-25 years-old, 5’08”-6’00” tall and weighed approximately 180-200 pounds. Suspect 1 was seen wearing dark pants, white, long sleeve hooded shirt with blue jeans. * Suspect 2: Male Black approximately 20-25 years-old, 5’08”-6’00” tall and weighed approximately 180-200 pounds. Suspect 2 was seen wearing a grey hoodie …
Life Insurance Provides Family with Silver Lining
When Frank and Laura Ames, parents of two young children, applied for life insurance, Laura qualified for preferred rates while Frank was only able to buy a small policy due to a disability. Though Laura died several years later, the policy she purchased has left Frank and the children in a strong financial position. www.lifehappens.org