... . Forensic evidence concludes that a sexual encounter between Strauss-Kahn and the housekeeper undoubtedly occurred, but little else of what the accuser has said during the case is believable (Dwyer). The holes in the case include the housekeeper's asylum application and possible links to criminal activities, including drug dealing and money laundering. Senior prosecutors met with Strauss-Kahn's lawyers to discuss whether ... will be dropped. The district attorney's office is insisting that Strauss-Kahn plead guilty to a misdemeanor, but his lawyers will not allow it (Dwyer). Strauss-Kah...

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... prime suspect. Even though Coleman's alibi, supported by a witness and physical evidence, showed that it would have been difficult, if not impossible, for him to commit the crime. There was no substantial evidence that connected Coleman to the murder. It was merely a juggling of minutes by Davidson ... Coleman's innocence. Knowing the court appointed defense attorney's were inexperienced, Judge Persin should have explained the process and expectations to them regarding preparation for venue change, evidence review, witnesses and cross-examination. In regards to the venue change, it seem...

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... contested issues in recent decades. Today's system of capital punishment is frought with inequalities. The commonly offered arguments for the death penalty are filled with holes. "It was a deterrent. It removed killers. It was the ultimate punishment. It is biblical. It satisfied the public's need for retribution. It relieved the anguish of the victim's family." (Grisham 120) Realistically, imposing the death penalty ... all who are involved in its enforcement, as well as its victim." ( Stewart 1 ) The usual alternative to the death penalty is life-long imprisonment. Perhaps the most fre...

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... criminal category of murder. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reported that only four percent of all homicides committed in 1998 involved multiple victims, with the percentage of crimes falling rapidly for three or more victims: 0.5% involved 3 victims, 0.1% involved 4 victims and 0.05% involved 5 or more victims (U.S. Department of Justice). These numbers illustrate the true rarity of the crime, the victimization and ... a victim in the killers mind and a distancing of oneself from the crime, but it cannot account for the taking of a life multiple times. Simply linking violence and a l...

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