Fate of frozen embryos at center of divorce trial
By Marisa Kendall, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — They’ve ended their marriage, divided their cash, property and personal belongings, but one messy issue remains: what should be done with their five cryogenically frozen embryos? Divorcing couple Stephen Findley and…
Attempted Break-in to outdoor container at Cayman Islands Police Station
From RCIPS Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 12:42 PM Attempted Break-in to Outdoor Container at George Town Police Station During the night of Monday, 13 July, person(s) entered the rear yard of the George Town Police Station and broke into…
The Editor Speaks: Domestic violence – is it increasing or are we being more enlightened?
Domestic Violence is a pattern of behaviour used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence. Other terms for domestic violence include intimate partner violence, battering, relationship abuse,…
Man extradited from Caribbean to face sexual assault charge in Aspen [USA
By Chad Abraham, From Aspen Daily News A Texas man charged with sexually assaulting an Aspen woman appeared in court Friday after he was extradited from the Caribbean. Bond for Peter Duane Watkins, 40, of Naples, Texas, was set at…
Bank misconduct fuels surge of Federal DPAs and NPAs
By Sue Reisinger, From Corporate Counsel Thanks mostly to massive misconduct by banks, U.S. enforcement officials are en route to signing a record number of deferred and nonprosecution agreements (DPAs and NPAs) this year. A new study from Gibson, Dunn…
Emails link Lerner to regulator who went after Walker
By Cathy Burke From Newsmax Scandal-scarred Lois Lerner, the former IRS official accused of targeting conservative nonprofits, is reportedly buddies with a Wisconsin regulator who helped prosecutors investigate aides and conservative allies of Gov. Scott Walker. The revelation in a…
Republicans step up attacks on ‘Sanctuary Cities’
By Cathy Burke From Newsmax Eager to sharpen the focus of the nation’s contentious immigration debate and spurred by the random slaying of a woman by an criminal illegal alien shielded by “sanctuary” prohibitions, Republicans are mobilizing around tightening deportation…
Cayman Islands RCIPS: WB Arrests/Shots fired report
From RCIPS Mon, Jul 13, 2015 at 11:03 AM A Report of Shots Fired at Central Plaza on Saturday At approximately 9.10pm on Saturday 11th July, Police received a report of shots fired in the vicinity of The Central Plaza…
Cayman Islands Governor swears in two Court of Appeal judges
Two Court of Appeal judges were sworn in by Acting Governor Franz Manderson on Wednesday (8 July): Justices Sir Richard Field and the Hon. Dennis Morrison. Both new appointees, who began hearing cases this week, are non-resident judges, serving as…
Cayman Islands police remind the public to lock their doors due to continued burglaries
From RCIPS Due to a steady rate of burglaries around the island despite increased police patrols and arrests, the RCIPS reminds residents to secure their apartments and homes and lock their windows and doors, including during the day. Over the…
