Crime

In ordinary language, the term crime denotes an unlawful act punishable by a state. The term "crime" does not, in modern criminal law, have any simple and universally accepted definition, though statutory definitions have been provided for certain purposes. The most popular view is that crime is a category created by law; in other words, something is a crime if declared as such by the relevant and applicable law. One proposed definition is that a crime or offence (or criminal offence) is an act harmful not only to some individual or individuals but also to a community, society or the state ("a public wrong"). Such acts are forbidden and punishable by law.

The notion that acts such as murder, rape and theft are to be prohibited exists worldwide. What precisely is a criminal offence is defined by criminal law of each country. While many have a catalogue of crimes called the criminal code, in some common law countries no such comprehensive statute exists.

The state (government) has the power to severely restrict one's liberty for committing a crime. In modern societies, there are procedures to which investigations and trials must adhere. If found guilty, an offender may be sentenced to a form of reparation such as a community sentence, or, depending on the nature of their offence, to undergo imprisonment, life imprisonment or, in some jurisdictions, execution.

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A look at interference in the 2018 US midterm elections

San Francisco Chronicle 22 Oct 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Justice Department unsealed criminal charges detailing a yearslong effort by a Russian troll farm to "sow division and discord in the U.S ... elections ... policy and voters in future elections ... That stood in contrast with the criminal charges, which provided a detailed narrative of Russian activities. Russian activities have also been outlined in previous criminal cases ... ....

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MFA Is More Necessary Than You Think

Washington Square News 22 Oct 2018

... of data and, in turn, our digital footprint — an individual’s log of digital activity on the internet ... While most hackers don’t personally gain from knowing the private details of our lives, the information they gain from accessing our accounts is often sold on the dark web — a clandestine, anonymous region of the internet home to criminal activity....

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Film of the Week: Halloween

Irish Independent 22 Oct 2018

October 22 2018 2.30 AM. 0 Comments Film of the Week. Halloween. Independent.ie. At the screening in Dublin, Jamie Lee Curtis described how during the filming of a small but important scene of this film, the entire crew wore badges saying "We Are Laurie Strode" ... Email ... Cert ... Cert ... Marcello finds a weird kind of security in the company of this thug and becomes embroiled in criminal activity that he is too weak to extricate himself from ... Cert ... ....

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What is the internet? 13 key questions answered

The Guardian 22 Oct 2018

What is the internet?. The internet is the wider network that allows computer networks around the world run by companies, governments, universities and other organisations to talk to one another ... How big is the internet? ... about five exabytes a day ... While the dark web has plenty of legitimate uses, not least to preserve the anonymity of journalists, activists and whistleblowers, a substantial portion is driven by criminal activity ... Chart....

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Is there interference in the 2018 US midterm elections?

Index-Journal 21 Oct 2018

WASHINGTON — When the Justice Department unsealed criminal charges detailing a yearslong effort by a Russian troll farm to “sow division and discord in the U.S ... That stood in contrast with the criminal charges, which provided a detailed narrative of Russian activities. Russian activities have also been outlined in previous criminal cases....

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Can trolls influence the 2018 midterms?

Times Union 21 Oct 2018

When the Justice Department unsealed criminal charges detailing a years-long effort by a Russian troll farm to "sow division and discord in the U.S ... That stood in contrast with the criminal charges, which provided a detailed narrative of Russian activities. Russian activities have also been outlined in previous criminal cases ... Unlike the accusations against Russia, no details about covert Chinese activities have been disclosed....

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Henry County gang members being tracked statewide

The Oneida Daily Dispatch 21 Oct 2018

According to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, over 25,000 such connections already have been made ... “This is a big accomplishment and important step in addressing criminal gang activity in Georgia,” said CJCC Executive Director Jay Neal ... Georgia 16-15-4 details “unlawful acts” and penalties as they relate to gang activity....

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Closer look at election interference concerns

Billings Gazette 21 Oct 2018

WASHINGTON — When the Justice Department unsealed criminal charges detailing a years-long effort by a Russian troll farm to "sow division and discord in the U.S ... That stood in contrast with the criminal charges, which provided a detailed narrative of Russian activities. Russian activities have also been outlined in previous criminal cases....

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Is There Interference in US Midterm Elections? What We Know

Voa News 21 Oct 2018

When the Justice Department unsealed criminal charges detailing a yearslong effort by a Russian troll farm to “sow division and discord in the U.S ... That stood in contrast with the criminal charges, which provided a detailed narrative of Russian activities. Russian activities have also been outlined in previous criminal cases ... Unlike the accusations against Russia, no details about covert Chinese activities have been disclosed....

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Is there interference in the 2018 US midterm elections? (copy)

Winston-Salem Journal 21 Oct 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Justice Department unsealed criminal charges detailing a yearslong effort by a Russian troll farm to "sow division and discord in the U.S ... That stood in contrast with the criminal charges, which provided a detailed narrative of Russian activities. Russian activities have also been outlined in previous criminal cases....

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Residents bring Mangala Nagar in Porur under CCTV coverage

The Times of India 21 Oct 2018

He also spoke about the emergence of gangs from other states who would come into the city, stay for a while and indulge in criminal activities like snatching and theft and then leave the city immediately....

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5 cops charged in Edison Police theft scheme: Oct. 20, 2018 Police Blotter

The Trentonian 21 Oct 2018

They were charged with two counts of official misconduct in the second degree, participation in a pattern of official misconduct in the second degree, financial facilitation of criminal activity in the second degree, conspiracy to commit the crime of financial facilitation of criminal activity in the second degree, theft by unlawful taking in the second degree, and second-degree theft by deception....

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Two active community members running for Brazoria County judge

The Facts 21 Oct 2018

An active community member and Democrat is challenging the Republican incumbent for Brazoria County Court at Law No ... One of the obvious differences between juvenile and family cases and a misdemeanor criminal case is that there are many more people involved ... The State of Texas defines recidivism as a return to criminal or delinquent activity after a previous criminal or delinquent involvement....

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