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Legal analysts take sides as Supreme Court restricts Miranda Rights
A suspect must speak up to invoke his or her right to remain silent. Silence is no longer golden.Legal analysts are still grappling with last week’s bombshell ruling. The US Supreme court ruled...
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Increasing officer-involved shootings cause concern after latest incident
A recent shooting involving Kern County Sheriff’s deputies revived discussions about the increasing number of officer-involved shootings and if such shootings need independent review.Police are mum...
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Central California gay community celebrates DOMA decision
By Greg FieldsMichel McDonald went to open his email with a bit of trepidation. But afterwards he was glad he did.“I was at a loss for words and I found my hands were shaking,” said McDonald, a...
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Bakersfield activists reflect on highs and lows of DOMA, voting rights decision
By Greg FieldsIt was a tale of two days.Nov. 4, 2008 and June 26, 2013.In 2008 gay activists and voting rights advocates celebrated the historic election of Barack Obama, the nation’s first black...
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