Maritime Law

Piracy A Growing Threat To West Africa – Voice of America

The United States is also working with these states through programs like the Africa Partnership Station and the Africa Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership. “Piracy and maritime armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea have threatened the economies …

Marine commission leader leaving – Richmond Times-Dispatch

Bowman has spent most of his career in law enforcement, including stints with the Surry County sheriff’s office, the Smithfield police and the state police. Bowman joined the VMRC’s Virginia Marine Police in 1992 and was appointed the agency’s …

Dileman’s presence will be missed – CBS Sports

His biggest contribution was his work with the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation. It helped children left behind by military members and first-responders who were killed in the line of duty. Dielman worked tirelessly to raise funds for those …

Marine’s Sex Assault Conviction Tossed as Prosecution Questioned – Military.com

Nicholas Stewart, a Marine Corps captain, became one of the first to be convicted under a controversial 2006 law that allowed the military to seek charges of sexual assault if the victim was “substantially incapacitated” from drinking too much alcohol.

Marine’s Facebook page tests free speech rights – Myfoxorl and O

Marine Corps officials said Wednesday the military is looking … in entering the armed forces,” said former Navy officer David Glazier, a professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. “Good order and discipline require the military maintain respect …

Too many concussions end Dielman’s career – CBS Sports

His biggest contribution was his work with the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation. It helped children left behind by military members and first-responders who were killed in the line of duty. Dielman worked tirelessly to raise funds for those …

Marine’s Sexual Assault Conviction Thrown Out As Prosecution’s Case Called Into Question – Huffington Post

“I look forward to continuing to serve our country and our Marine Corps.” Stewart’s case illuminates issues that some have taken with the 2006 law. As McClatchy reported last year, the law has been described as “flawed” for its confusing … Continue reading

Court overturns Marine’s conviction – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Nicholas Stewart, a Marine Corps captain, became one of the first to be convicted under a controversial 2006 law that allowed the military to seek charges of sexual assault if the victim was ‘substantially incapacitated” from drinking too much alcohol.

Marine’s Facebook page tests military rules – 10Connects.com

Marine Sgt. Jerret Wright, who liked Stein’s page … in influencing political events that have shown that is not conducive to civilian rule of law,” he said.

Gary Stein, Marine Sergeant’s ‘Armed Forces Tea Party Patriots’ Facebook Page Tests Military Rules – Huffington Post

Marine Sgt. Jerret Wright, who liked Stein’s page … in influencing political events that have shown that is not conducive to civilian rule of law,” he said. Wondering if you should post that thing to Facebook? Check out our slideshow … Continue reading