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CJ helped his boss, the judge, by planting dope for him. Now he's looking at prison time. (photo courtesy Angela Garmley)

Judge's Handyman Cops Plea in Georgia Sex, Drugs, Frame-Up [FEATURE]

A third man has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to falsely arrest a Georgia woman who accused a judge of sexual misconduct. But the judge has yet to even be indicted.

Cameron Douglas Writes from Behind Bars

Actor Cameron Douglas was serving five years prison time for a drug law violation, when he was tested positive for drug use.

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North Carolina Partial Needle Decriminalization Bill Passes

A bill that would allow people carrying syringes to avoid arrest if they tell police they are carrying before a search has passed the legislature in North Carolina.

Dale Schafer and Mollie Fry (canorml.org)

Angry Afternoon (The Human and Fiscal Cost of the Medical Marijuana Wars)

Two reports came out today about the federal government's attacks on medical marijuana providers.

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Nevada Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Needle Bills

Nevada took steps on two drug refom fronts Wednesday, as Gov. Sandoval signed bills creating a medical marijuana dispensary system and decriminalizing syringe possession.

Ruth Dreifuss, former president of Switzerland

Harm Reduction 2013

Our friends at the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union attended the international harm reduction conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, this week

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Drug War Chronicle #787 - June 13, 2013

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This is how your Washington state marijuana will be labelled, according to the Liquor Control Board.

Moving Toward Legal Marijuana Commerce in Washington State [FEATURE]

Washington state's move toward legal, regulated marijuana commerce is well underway. Initial draft rules have been circulated and commented on, and here's where things stand now. But retail outlets are still months away.

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