Justice

Rep. Akin Apologizes But Won't Leave Senate Race

Missouri Rep. Todd Akin apologized Monday for his televised comments that women's bodies are able to prevent pregnancies if they are victims of "a legitimate rape," but he refused to heed calls to abandon his bid for the Senate.

FRC Head Perkins Blames Southern Poverty Law Center, Others for Shooting

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins said "reckless rhetoric" from organizations that disagree with his group's opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage was to blame for the shooting.

Madison Attorney Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud

Michael E. Earwood, 60, an attorney from Madison, Mississippi, pled guilty in U.S. District Court today to one count of bankruptcy fraud.

Jackson Police Say 1-year-old Shot and Killed

Jackson police say a 1-year-old girl has died after being shot in the head.

YouTube Series Targets Military Sexual Assault

Featuring "Flashdance" star Jennifer Beals and Troian Bellisario, "Lauren" gives a close-up look at the challenges women service members face in trying to find justice after being raped.

Raymond Man Charged with Possession of Child Porn

A Raymond resident is behind bars following his arrest today for alleged possession of child porn, announced Attorney General Jim Hood.

Feds Searching in Hinds County For 'America's Most Wanted' Murder Suspect

Authorities have searched a house in central Mississippi for a man suspected of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend and wounding her adult daughter in Tennessee in 2005.

Neighbor Arrested in Teen's Murder

Cedric Ratliff, 25, surrendered today for his involvement in the shooting death of 15-year-old Edward Evans Jr. in July.

Bancorp South on North State Street in Fondren Robbed ... UPDATE ... "We're OK."

JFP reporters are on the scene. More shortly.

Jackson Crime Stats

Major crimes in Jackson are down 20 percent from last week.

FBI Suspect in Drug-Trafficking Case Surrenders

Marquis Carl "Ke Ke" Richmond turned himself in about 1 a.m. Wednesday at the Stone County Jail, a regional correctional facility that houses most defendants held on federal charges in South Mississippi.

FBI: Temple Gunman Shot Himself; Still No Motive

Wade Michael Page is dead, having shot himself in the head after being wounded by police responding to the fatal shooting of six people at a Sikh temple outside Milwaukee.

Gunman Called on Fellow White Supremacists to Act

Wade Michael Page played in white supremacist heavy metal bands and posted frequent comments on Internet forums for skinheads, repeatedly exhorting members to act more decisively to support their cause.

Inmates Injured in Jail Fight

A fight that broke out this afternoon at the downtown Jackson jail resulted in injuries for three prisoners, WAPT reports.

One Man Dead, Another Injured in Apartment Shooting

Police were sent to Belvedere South Apartments Sunday evening for a shots fired call. There they found an unidentified man dead of a gunshot wound.

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