The law expands the definition of human trafficking to include more crimes rather than solely the promotion of prostitution.
July 2013
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DNA links Albert DeSalvo with Boston Strangler killing
Advances in DNA analysis point to the longtime suspect in the series of murders committed in the 1960s.
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Four more bodies found near Quebec crash site
That brings the total to 24 as the province’s premier tours the town and criticizes the U.S. railway chief.
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Judge rejects Bulger request for mid-trial break
Prosecutor Zack Hafer objected to the delay, saying Bulger ‘had 16 years to relax in California’ while he was a fugitive.
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Patriots’ Dennard accused of DUI
Lincoln, Neb., police say the Patriots cornerback failed a field sobriety test and was taken to a detoxification center.
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Closing arguments start in Zimmerman trial
The judge agrees with the prosecution that jurors could consider a charge of manslaughter when they begin deliberations.
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Waterville man given 37-month sentence in drug conspiracy
Rodney Lacroix, 24, of Waterville, was sentenced Wednesday to 37 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a conspiracy that brought drugs to central Maine from New York City.
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2 young women victims of Jackman fatal accident
Police say speed and alcohol may have led to the Wednesday night accident.
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Study: Youth attitudes shift in Great Recession
It appears the latest recession ‘has caused a lot of young people to stop in their tracks and think about what’s important in life,’ says Jean Twenge, a psychology professor who co-authored the study.
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MLB: Ortiz sets record, Sox cruise
David Ortiz doubled in his first at-bat to pass Baines for the most hits as a DH and hit a two-run homer an inning later, leading the Boston Red Sox to an 11-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night