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The list of 17 task force members includes a sheriff, a former Florida Supreme Court justice and a leader of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS
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John Lamont, Scottish Conservative MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, said proposals to close Duns and Peebles Sheriff Courts were "a massive blow to the justice system" in the Borders.
BBC: Shake-up recommends closure of 10 sheriff courts
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U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, the Democrat whose district includes Mingo County, said the sheriff, who was married with two children, was new to his job but not the cause of justice.
NPR: W.Va. Sheriff Fatally Shot, Suspect In Custody
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As well as the changes to criminal legal aid, the Bill aims to establish a Scottish Civil Justice Council to replace both the Court of Session Rules Council and Sheriff Court Rules Council.
BBC: Flexibility call over Legal Aid
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When Rep. Cravaak pointed out that the Department of Justice has demonstrated in federal court that such ties do exist, Sheriff Baca demurred and simply said, if there is that evidence, then such individuals, such organizations ought to be prosecuted.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: The King Hearings were Taboo-Busters
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At Edinburgh Sheriff Court last month he was found guilty of attempted fraud, wasting police time and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
BBC: Police officer Stuart Dunlop jailed for 10 months for fraud