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2010-05-17
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1 - Justice Juice
Justice Juice - Your daily glass for original criminal justice, forensic science, IT security, and.. internet security news and articles.
Other Tags: criminal justice, IT law, internet privacy, forensic science, supreme court
Latest Blog Posts
- It’s been a while…It’s been a while since an update. I know, I know. I should have kept up better. But what can I say other than I blame it on the classes I am taking right now for school. So here’s a few updates of what has happened recently. Lind...
- Jailbreaking now legaliPhone users won a battle this week. It is now legal to “jailbreak” your iPhone to get access to apps that aren’t in the Apple store. But what is jailbreaking? And what does this mean for iPhone users? According to CNN.com,tTh...
- Warren Jeffs’ case overturnedon Jul 27, 2010 in Criminal Justice Criminal Psychology Headline law constitution criminal justice supreme courtUnless you have been hiding under a rock for the last couple of years, you have probably heard of Warren Jeffs. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, think Utah polygamist. Jeffs was convicted of two charges rape as an accomplice. But today th...
- Jobs Denies iPhone IssueDespite the upcoming lawsuit, the media buzz, and the consumer report, Steve Jobs denies any issues with the iPhone. In his press conference today, Jobs said that the iPhone 4’s so-called death grip has been “blown so out of proportion...
- A 12th Russian Spy Capturedon Jul 14, 2010 in Criminal Justice IT Security featured law constitution criminal justice internet safetyIn a story that has captured the minds of spy junkies across the world, another Russian spy has been captured and deported. Alexey Karetnikov was captured and deported on Tuesday. He was reportedly in the early stages of his spy work and had not be...
- Apple in trouble. Again.Apple has had a great year. They came out with the iPhone 4 and the iPad (both of which have sold millions). It’s only July but profits are up and morale is high. Steve Jobs continues to be one of the most recognizable people in the tech...
- Celebrity Justice- Lohan goes to jailLindsay Lohan has done it. She violated her probation (again) and is being sent to jail. Finally. Lohan has violated her probation before. She has failed to attend classes due to her hectic movie schedule, been photographed out with alcohol all...
- Russian Spies CapturedFour suburban couples have been arrested and accused of spying for the Russian Government. It’s a throw back to the Cold War and sounds like something out of a James Bond film, but it’s true. Last week the FBI announced that it had un...
- Bill C-23A Given Royal AssentGuest Article by Julie Demers Bill C-23A was given Royal Assent on June 29th, 2010. This means that Vic Toews’ master plan to stop Karla Homolka from applying for a pardon on July 5Th, 2010 was a success. I managed to find information on Bill C-2...
- Independence Day or Disaster Day?Independence Day came and went, and if you didn’t spend the day online, you might never know that this July 4th also spelled disaster for internet users in America. Two big name sites, iTunes and YouTube, were both hacked. Millions of users m...
- Day 2 of Kagan HearingsElena Kagan is in the middle of her second day of Judiciary hearings, and has yet to take a political stand on almost everything. Republicans are outraged at her inability to choose a side, and Dems are starting to question where her loyalties will...
- New tech could mean cheaper Starbuckson Jun 28, 2010 in entertainment featuredStarbucks has one of the most widely known logos. Their actual coffee may not be the best, but their coffee drinks have millions of people wanting more. And more they shall have. A new technology speeding towards us may allow users to get coupo...
- Kagan hearings begin todayElena Kagan, a lifetime academic with no judicial experience to speak of, begins the process of senate confirmation hearings today. Kagan is President Obama’s pick for the open Supreme Court Justice seat, a lifetime appointment on the most pr...
- Record Suspensions Billon Jun 22, 2010 in Criminal Justice Headline Politics law constitution criminal justice supreme courtBill C-23, The Eliminating Pardons for Serious Crimes Act, has created new attention surrounding the new pardon legislation. In hopes of preventing Karla Homolka from being granted a pardon or even being eligible to apply for one as early as July 5th...
- Drilling suspension overturnedLast week President Obama made the announcement that he was issuing a 6 month moratorium on deep sea drilling. He said he wanted to look at the regulations and make sure another disaster like the one we are currently facing won’t happen. Bu...
- BP spill: 60+ dayson Jun 19, 2010 in featuredPresident Obama took his stand. BP is still trying to clean up the mess. The public seems to have lost interest. It’s official. The BP oil spill is now over. Oh wait. No it’s not. But people seem to have either gotten tired of...
- BP payout decidedBP got it’s first fine today from the oil disaster. $20 billion will be set aside for claims relating to the disaster. But is it enough? Will it actually happen? Yesterday, President Obama promised the nation that he would be meeting...
- Heat, tornadoes, and floods. Oh My.Being “sooner born and sooner bred” is more than just a state a manta to people born in Oklahoma, it’s a way of life. But recently the way of life there has changed to a storm watcher’s dream. Oklahoma is in the infamous &...
- iPad giving Apple bad pressThe Apple iPad is here, but it may not have been ready to be released. Goatse Security, a hacker group, announced that a skilled attacker could exploit Apple’s Safari web browser, allowing them access to a user’s information. “Ba...
- Utah man to be gunned down. By the stateUtah isn’t a state that is known for much. It isn’t the big apple, or even windy. It isn’t the home of aviation, and it doesn’t have many tourist hot spots. But one thing it does have that other states don’t is a f...