Archive for February 12th, 2008
CSI: Mexico City
12 Feb 2008
It’s not the most recent addition to CBS’ lineup but a new crime lab that’s opening up in Mexico’s capital, which will be the most advanced in Latin America. Mexico’s El Universal reports that the new center cost close 16 million dollars to build, boasts over 17,000 square feet of space and cutting-edge architecture.
According to El Universal, the current center, known as Semefo, is dark and lugubrious, while the new facilities aim to be a “warmer” place with the most advanced technology available (I still wouldn’t want to hang out there…) Indeed, it is said that the center is on par with similar labs in Germany and the U.K., with state of the art equipment and highly trained professionals.
Via / El Universal
Arrested Machetero Fighting Extradition and Tortured
1:29 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Connecticut|Puerto Rico · Comments Off
12 Feb 2008
Avelino González Claudio, arrested last week in connection with a 1983 robbery of a Connecticut armored car depot, is fighting an extradition order that would send him to Connecticut to face trial. Gonzales Claudio considers himself a political prisoner and says he would not have a fair trial on the mainland.
A spokeswoman for the Federal prison said that some of the prison cells were being repaired and that is why the windows were covered not because Gonzalez Claudio is being treated differently from any other prisoner.
His lawyers also claim that Gonzalez Claudio is receiving inhumane treatment in the Puerto Rican Federal prison where he is being held because the only window in his cell has been covered with a metal plate, allowing no sunlight in and preventing Gonzalez Claudio from telling if it is day or night out.
Via / AP
Utah to Revoke Driving Privileges of Undocumented
12:27 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Controversia|utah · Comments Off
12 Feb 2008
The State House of Representatives in Utah voted yesterday to revoke the driving privileges of undocumented people.
Rep. Glenn Donnelson, R-North Ogden, said the cards are a threat to national security because anyone, including terrorists, can get a federal individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), which is needed to get a driving privilege cards.
“Utah driver privilege cards are making it possible for illegal aliens to operate in our society,” he said.
Last year alone, about 41,000 driver privilege cards were granted. The bill now goes to the state senate.
Via / Salt Lake Tribune
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