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Bryan Kohberger was set to go to trial for the 2022 killings of four undergrad students. Then he pleaded guilty.
A new Peacock documentary revisits the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students in November 2022.
The prevailing theories of crime causation might need rethinking.
The theories are hard to summarise, but both tie consciousness to the activity of neurons in different parts of the brain. Advocates of these two theories, together with a number of unaligned ...
A grand experiment pitted two rival theories of consciousness against each other. Critics have condemned one of the two theories as pseudoscience, and have questioned whether the new study can ...
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently joined a growing consensus among federal appellate courts: short-seller reports, without more, rarely suffice to plead loss ...
From shadowy government plots to mysterious murders, dive into the darkest corners of criminal history as we explore the most compelling conspiracy theories that continue to captivate true crime ...
On February 18, 2025, the First Circuit joined the Sixth and Eighth Circuits in adopting a “but for” causation standard in cases involving per se liability under the federal Anti-Kickback ...
crj 102 - Crime And Punishment - 3 Units This course provides an overview of the causes, consequences and responses to crime in society, with special emphasis on the use of theory and research to ...
Similarly, we find support for the applicability of social learning theory; close engagement with online friends and groups is related to an increased likelihood of joining in online hate. Routine ...
Topics include theories of crime causation; statistical analysis of criminal behavior; past, present, and future social control initiatives; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should ...