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Colombian rebels: Expect to free hostages soon
March 18, 2012 12:34 AM
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - Colombia's largest rebel group says it's ready to start freeing 10 soldiers and police officers who have been held prisoner for as long as 14 years. But the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia also says it's waiting for President Juan Manuel Santos to permit a group... more » -
Sexually dangerous can be kept in prison
May 17, 2010 12:31 PM
The Supreme Court says federal officials can indefinitely hold inmates considered "sexually dangerous" after their prison terms are complete. The high court on Monday reversed a lower court decision that said Congress overstepped its authority in allowing indefinite detentions of considered "sexually dangerous." The challenge was brought by four... more » -
Colorado releases first 10 prisoners to save money
October 16, 2009 9:02 AM
Colorado Republican lawmakers are calling on Gov. Bill Ritter to suspend an early release program for prisoners, warning it could compromise public safety. Parker Republican and House Minority Leader Mike May says the first release of 10 prisoners shows the program is not working after one of them was later... more » -
3,500 Colorado inmates could leave prison early
September 1, 2009 11:16 PM
Joe Cannata's daughter was murdered several years ago. Her killer served 18 of his 24-year prison sentence. In that time, Cannata went to countless hearings, including a parole hearing seven years after sentencing. Cannata takes issue with Governor Bill Ritter's plan to release 3,500 prisoners. "Victims go to these... more »
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