America's Hardest Prisons! National Geographic

Too much Nuclear Waste! What to do?

http://www.theledger.com/article/20111031/COLUMNISTS03/111039953/1001/BUSINESS?Title=What-To-Do-With-Nuclear-Waste-

Confessions of a Gold Scammer

http://gma.yahoo.com/confessions-gold-scammer-112850761.html

Prosecutions Going Up for War Zone Crime

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45094167/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/#.Tq383nPajEU

Where is Joseph Kony? Lords Resistance Army

I have been following the Joseph Kony stories for several years now and thought a few might be interested in an update. Seems as though Obama has sent American troops to Africa to fight the Lords Resistance Army in an effort to divert a bloody Civil War in Africa. Very interesting indeed!

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2011/1014/LRA-leader-Joseph-Kony-Why-Obama-sent-US-troops-to-Uganda-to-get-him

Occupy Wall Street!

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/10/occupy-wall-street-what-should-a-populist-movement-ask-of-washington/246143/

More than 100 charged in New York theft Ring!

http://news.yahoo.com/more-100-charged-massive-nyc-theft-ring-205852044.html

More than 100 charged in New York Theft Ring! Thanks Shana!

Drug Runners Get Creative!

http://news.yahoo.com/drug-smugglers-tunnel-arizona-parking-spaces-193126687.html

Self Proclaimed Crime Fighter Superhero, "Phoenix Jones" Arrested

Self Proclaimed Crime Fighter, "Phoenix Jones", under investigation for assault. This is rather interesting.....:) I look forward to students reactions to this video story...:)

http://news.yahoo.com/video/odd-15749658/seattle-superhero-arrested-accused-of-assault-26895615.html

Ponzi or No Ponzi? That is the Question!

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903791504576585390448785426.html

Feds Arrest 28 in Motorcycle Gang Crackdown

Really interesting story right here in Ft. Worth, Tx! :)

http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/09/28/3405060/feds-arrest-28-in-motorcycle-gang.html

Several Hundred Nazi War Crime Cases Opened Back Up!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/05/germany-nazi-probes_n_995637.html

Amanda Knox Murder Conviction Overturned

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/03/amanda-knox-verdict-_n_992798.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003

White Collar Crime?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/reebok-to-refund-25m-to-customers-who-bought-easytone-runtone-shoes/2011/09/28/gIQATmUo4K_story.html

Speculation on Amanda Knox Case Continues

http://www.thereporter.com/rss/ci_18974041?source=rss

Johnson and Johnson Recalls and Company Bottom Line

Good one for White Collar Crime. What do you think about this on...
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/16/business/16johnson-and-johnson.html?_r=1&ref=defectiveproducts

U.S. Still Trying to Win War on Drugs After 40 Years!

Interesting article for blogging...

http://uspolitics.einnews.com/247pr/236870

Death Penalty Offers Little Closure

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/23/us/in-debate-davis-execution-offers-little-closure.html?_r=2&smid=fb-nytimes&WT.mc_id=US-SM-E-FB-SM-LIN-IDE-092211-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click

Ponzi Scheme Busted!

http://news.yahoo.com/u-calls-online-poker-global-ponzi-scheme-185228376.html

6 Members of MS13 Found Guilty

http://sfappeal.com/news/2011/08/six-ms-13-gang-members-convicted-of-multiple-charges-in-sf-seventh-acquitted.php

Feinstein aide Kinde Durkee Held in Alleged Fraud

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/13/MNQ01L4779.DTL
This is a Good Fraud Case! :)

Solar Panel Manufacturer Under Investigation!

Thanks for sending Craig!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house-pushed-500-million-loan-to-solar-company-now-under-investigation/2011/09/13/gIQAr3WbQK_print.html

Facebook Fraud....Beware! :)

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/113464/facebook-fraud-beware-malicious-friends-moneywatch

Medical Industry Fraud

http://www.washingtondcinjuryattorneyblog.com/2011/01/pharmaceutical-companies-are-r.html

Operation "Fast anf Furious"

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/gun-running-timeline-how-doj-s-operation

Braithwaite tackles crime in the medical industry

http://shsucj.blogspot.com/2011/04/dr-john-braithwaite.html

Settlement in Ponzi Scheme in doubt

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/15499281/exuga-coachs-settlement-in-ponzi-scheme-in-doubt/rss

Ponzi Scheme Busted!

http://www.observer.com/2011/08/florida-ponzi-scheme-conning-22-m-out-of-teachers-and-retirees-busted/

Mortgage convictions in DC!!!!

http://mortgagefraudblog.com/perp-walk/item/14027-dc_mortgage_fraud_results

City worker jailed for stealing $10M from fund to identify 9/11 remains still holding on to cash

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/09/04/2011-09-04_city_worker_jailed_for_stealing_10m_from_fund_to_identify_911_remains_still_hold.html

Corporate Diamond Industry: De beers, Diamonds and Death

Convicts get seminary in prison

Texas Inmates Enroll in Prison-Based Seminary: MyFoxHOUSTON.com

Madoff says he was trapped! :)

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/business/2011/08/bernie-madoff-says-he-was-trapped-
greed-others/41731/

CRJ Research Methods Class PREZI on Social Research

18th Street Gang - Notorious!

My Intro to CRJ students should find this one rather interesting! :)

Rather interesting documentary on the 18th street gang which is one of the major street runners in L.A. This particular gang is responsible for the highest gang related murder rates in the South Central area and seems to be getting larger. A lot of the rival gangs are scared of this group and fighting over turf takes place daily. Check some of it out and let me know how you think this problem should be resolved!
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Trial By Battle???

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1416262/Court-refuses-trial-by-combat.html

Gangster War Hero???

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/10/17/2010-10-17_from_thug_to_war_hero_the_amazing_story_of_guy_named_monk.html

Interesting True Crime story to react to.....

Who was Jack the Ripper?

Inquiring minds want to know...who was Jack the Ripper? Great cold case with lots of suspects! Check out the latest National Geographic video on the topic and react.

How much did BP Know and when did they know it?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/21/bp-flow-rate-estimates-un_n_932425.html?ir=Crime

The Empire Hangs in the Balance

Interesting article on phone hacking by the Rupert Murdoch Empire in London. Protests break out and top officials resigning left and right! Talk about getting caught red handed! :)

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/07/19/uk.phone.hacking.figures/index.html

Tomb Raiders Caught!

Archeological Thieves caught in the act! Check it out!
http://news.yahoo.com/lost-statue-roman-emperor-caligula-unveiled-151145421.html

Texas Execution with new 3 Stage Cocktail

Interesting story on new 3 stage death cocktail used for death row executions.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/05/03/texas-man-inmate-killed-new-drug-cocktail/

8th Worst Prison in the World...Pollsmoor Prison, Cape Town

8th worst prison in the world on my list....Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town, South Africa

Yet Another For Crime Theory Class

Yet another Clip we will be using in Crime Theory Thursday night....

For Crime Theory Class Theory Application Exercise

This video is purely for my Crime Theory class. We will be drawing from this video clip for an in class exercise on Thursday night. Get Ready!!! :)

Ross Kemp: Gangs in London

Another really good documentary by Ross Kemp on Gangs in London!

Special Topics Classes Domestic Gangsters and International Gangsters

I have managed to form two different special topics classes for both Fall and Spring semesters. For Fall of 2011 I am offering my special topics course entitled, "Domestic Gangsters" and the following Spring 2012, I will be offering, "International Gangsters" to the lineup! Just letting everyone know that I will now be teaching gangsters year round! :)

Continued Problems in Darfur, Sudan

http://darfurdaily.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-satellite-images-reveal-continuing.html

"Gangsters" Special Topics Class to be Offered Maymester 2011

For those interested. I am offering my "Gangsters" Special Topics class during the Maymester and then again in the Fall semester due to several asking about it. The class is uploaded to Ramlink and will be limited in size during both semesters. I have added more world tour gangs to the line up. :)

Ross Kemp Documentary on the Jamaican Posse

Video documentary on the Jamaican Posse put together by British journalist Ross Kemp. I have put together a presentation on the Jamaican Posse for the upcoming 2011 University Day in April. Serving 13 years as a Criminologist and Sociologist and having read every piece of literature on the Jamaican Posse this is one of my expert areas. Enjoy the documentary!

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Crisis Watch on Humanitarian Crimes Around the World!

http://www.genocidewatch.org/images/CrisisWatch_10_01_01_Crisis_Watch_on_Current_and_Potential_Conflicts_Around_the_World.pdf

Castrating Sex Offenders the Answer?????

Video news link on the proposal in Va. to start castrating sex offenders! Wow! Va. politicians need to hit the research on this one before deciding that this is the solution!

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=12764066

Return to Serial Killer Theory in Beach Corpses Case

Check it out!

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=12749132

The Past of Rwanda! Humanitarian Crime

Interesting discussion concerning the dark past of Genocide in Rwanda!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/1288230.stm

Children Who Kill Discussion

Interesting discussion on children who kill.....check it out!

http://www.fwweekly.com/index.php?option=com_wordpress&tag=texas-juvenile-prison-abuse&Itemid=482

Texas juvenile Prison Abuse

http://www.fwweekly.com/index.php?option=com_wordpress&tag=texas-juvenile-prison-abuse&Itemid=482

Trouble in Sudan!

http://blogfordarfur.org/archives/7196

Texas Bill To Make Underage Sexting a Misdemeanor

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/texas-legislature/headlines/20110207-proposed-bill-could-ease-punishment-for-underage-sexting_.ece

Man Tortures his Estranged Wife in Houston

Man tortures his estranged wife in Houston! Check it out!

http://www.39online.com/news/local/kiah-woman-tortured-story,0,6148082.story

Genocide in Darfur

http://www.darfurscores.org/darfur

Long ongoing conflict in Sudan!

Genocide in Burma

http://www.genocideintervention.net/educate/crisis/burma

Super Cool recidivism tool!

"Super cool recidivism tool!" Got this one from one of my star CRJ scholars! Thanks Judy!

http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/index.cfm?ty=datool&surl=/recidivism/index.cfm

Texas Juvenile Inmate Testifies in Principal Abuse Case

http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/02/11/2843135/former-texas-juvenile-inmate-testifies.html

What do you think???

4 Americans Killed by Somalian Pirates

4 Americans Killed by Somalian Pirates off the East Coast of Africa. What do you think should be done???

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/23/world/africa/23pirates.html?_r=2&hp

Dallas County Mans Hopes to be Exonerated

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/headlines/20110206-wait-continues-for-dallas-county-man-who-hopes-to-be-exonerated.ece

Aryan Nations General Sentenced!

Interesting article about one of the Aryan Nation Generals being sentenced.....Check it out!

http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/01/25/2794945/aryan-brotherhood-o-texas-leader.html#my-hedlines-default

Somalian Pirates at it Again! Trouble This Time!

I do not know why the Somalian pirates are interesting to me. Are they interesting to you? Check out this recent news story...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110121/wl_asia_afp/skoreasomaliapiracy

Over 100 Mob Runners Arrested!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_mob_arrests

Really interesting story on mob members being arrested by authorities...check it out!

Jared Lougner Indicted

JAred Lougner indicted this morning..check it out..

http//www.businessweek.com/news/2011-01-20/jared-loughner-indicted-by-federal-grand-jury-in-tucson-shooting.html