Affirmation of Right to Face Accusers May Endanger Victims: Carrie Johnson reports for the Washington Post that the US Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of a man for murdering his ex-girlfriend because he could not challenge a statement she gave police. Victims' advocates worry that the decision will provide an incentive for perpetrators of domestic violence to kill the victim, since the victim is often the only witness.

3 Men Extradited to NY to Face Conspiracy Charges: According to the LA Times article by Josh Meyer, 3 men have been extradited from the Caribbean to face numerous charges, including conspiracy to attack a public transportation system and conspiracy to detroy a building by fire or explosives, in an alleged plot to attack JFK International Airport.

VA Landmark Execution: Robert Stacy Yarbrough was executed Wednesday night for the brutal murder of a store clerk in 1997; the clerk's throat was so violently slashed, he was nearly beheaded. Governor Kaine announced that he could find no valid reason to intervene, and thus, Yarbrough earned the dubious distinction of becoming the 100th individual executed in Virginia since the death penalty was reinstatd in 1976. Jerry Markon has the story for the Washington Post.

LWOP for Entwistle in Double Murder: In a story that has captured media attention, British-born Neil Entwistle has been found guilty for the murder of his 27-year-old American wife and their 9-month-old daughter. While Entwistle maintains his innocence, his DNA was found on the murder weapon, and he fled to the UK shortly after "discovering" the bodies. Denise LaVoie of the Associated Press reports that Entwistle will be appealing the conviction.

Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn Special Order 40: An LA resident sued to repeal Special Order 40, which prevents the LAPD from detaining individuals to determine immigration status, but the Superior Court judge threw out the lawsuit. Advocates of the order argue that victims and witnesses to crimes are more willing to come forward to help police if their immigration status is not an issue. Joel Rubin for the LA Times details the debate.