Bill Would Ban Federal Officers From ‘Consensual’ Sex With Those in Custody

Clara Romeo / Truthdig Jul 28, 2018 In 31 states, federal law enforcement officials can legally claim that sexual acts with people in custody are consensual. A bipartisan bill aims to close this astounding loophole. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Kucinich Demands a Visit With Pfc. Manning

Staff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2011 In a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates, U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich has demanded an opportunity to meet with Bradley Manning, the Army private who allegedly passed documents to WikiLeaks, over concerns that Manning has been abused while in government custody. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Too Much Access to Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Jan 1, 2010 I have a hard time seeing why the custody fight between Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston ought to be splayed out on the public record for all to see. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Soldier Guns Down 5 Comrades

Staff / Truthdig May 11, 2009 An American soldier was taken into custody after shooting five fellow military personnel to death and wounding three others in Baghdad on Monday. The incident, which occurred at a combat stress center, marks the highest single-incident death toll for the U.S. military since April. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Agony

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Afghan Could Get Death for Becoming a Christian

Staff / Truthdig Mar 21, 2006 He converted to Christianity 16 years ago as an aid worker in Pakistan, an offense punishable by death under Sharia law. (Above: A judge holds the accused's Bible.) If you're shaking your head over this resurgence of religious fundamentalism, check out this earlier story on the Taliban's return to Afghanistan. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ex-Rep. Cunningham Gets Eight Years

Staff / Truthdig Mar 4, 2006 The bribery conviction nets him eight years--the longest term meted out to a congressman in decades. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )