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Story Archives of 'Crime'Phone Jamming Scandal Gets Hearing in US HouseBy Matt Laslo on Thursday, May 15, 2008.The phone jamming scandal from New Hampshire's 2002 election is now a contentious issue on Capitol Hill. Democrats are investigating what they say was White House involvement in the incident while Republicans say Democrats are just fishing for headlines. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington. listen:
  Digital DetectivesBy Virginia Prescott on Thursday, May 15, 2008.
Hany Farid is revolutionizing the field of digital image forensics – that’s the art of telling when a photograph has been faked. Modern technology is making it easier and easier for the average person to manipulate an image, and it’s getting harder and harder to detect the fakes. Hany’s job is to keep up with the technology and create tools that can separate the real from the phony. He’s professor and associate chair of Computer Science at Dartmouth College, and he has an article about his work in the June issue of Scientific American. We also talk with Richard Mislan, assistant professor of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University. He recently organized the first-ever Mobile Forensics World Conference in Chicago. It looked at the ways police can glean information from confiscated cell phones to help them solve crimes. (Photo by József Sasvári) listen:
Residents Resist a Drug Clinic in ConwayBy Richelle Elberg on Monday, May 5, 2008.Drug addiction is a well known problem across America, and small towns like Conway are not immune. But area residents were shocked last month when they learned that a private, for-profit company wants to open a methadone clinic in town to treat people addicted to opiates. It isn't heroin use that's driving the reported demand - it's the growing problem of prescription drug abuse. NHPR correspondent Richelle Elberg reports from Conway. listen:
Non-Lethal Weapons from UNHBy Andrew Walsh on Friday, April 25, 2008.
The Mellowing of Marijuana LawsBy Richard Ager on Friday, April 25, 2008.A new bill proposes to reduce penalties for possessing a small amount of marijuana in the state. Supporters call it more just punishment for an infraction many already commit, but opponents warn it would send the wrong message about drug use. The bill has passed the House but faces a tough time in the Senate and a veto threat from the Governor. We’ll look at current marijuana law, the new proposals and New Hampshire's attitudes around this drug. Guests
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Online Rogue Pharmacies Selling Prescription Drugs to AddictsBy Dianne Finch on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.Last year, 168 people died from drug overdoses in the state – many from prescription pain killers. But for those who don’t have prescriptions – narcotics can still easily be bought on the internet through rogue pharmacies. NHPR’s Dianne Finch reports that state senators are considering a House-backed bill that aims to crack down on the practice. listen:
Attorney General Opposes Death Penalty StudyBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee took up a bill that would create a study commission to examine the death penalty. The House has already passed the measure. But New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports the Attorney General warns passing the legislation could affect the two capital cases her office is pursuing. listen:
Gregory Floyd Convicted of Criminal ThreateningBy Chris Jensen on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.A judge in Littleton District Court has found Gregory Floyd guilty of criminal threatening. 11 months ago, Floyd was exonerated for the killing of Liko Kenny. Kenny had, moments before, mortally wounded Franconia police officer Bruce McKay. But since then Floyd, who has been on the wrong side of the law in the past, got into more trouble. And his day in court Tuesday turned into an explosive event and now Floyd is almost certainly headed to jail. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
Advocates Push for Impeachment ResolutionBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.Wednesday/Today the New Hampshire House is scheduled to take up a resolution to impeach President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Supporters insist the move is needed to keep the executive branch in check. Critics say this is nothing more than hollow political posturing. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Gregory Floyd is Back in CourtBy Chris Jensen on Friday, April 11, 2008.It has been 11 months since Liko Kenney killed Franconia police officer Bruce McKay. There was a third character in that tragedy last May, a passerby named Gregory Floyd. Seeing Officer McKay in trouble, Floyd killed Kenney. The Attorney General's office exonerated Floyd for that killing, But Floyd's got a history of getting into trouble and on Tuesday, he's once again headed for court. NHPR Correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
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When you picture a stereotypical detective, it can be hard to shake the image of Sherlock Holmes clutching a big magnifying glass, looking for clues. But these days, if you’re out to solve a tricky crime, you may be better served with a laptop computer than the old-fashioned tools of the trade. Today on Word of Mouth, we meet two men whose detective work revolves around ones and zeroes. 