PI News Round-up - August 19, 2010

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August 19, 2010

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Private Investigator's Surveillance Leads to Stalking Charge
LASALLE, CO – PI Timothy Allan Stitt was recently charged for stalking after conducting surveillance work. Stitt was arrested for felony stalking after placing a tracking device on a vehicle belonging to Shantele Sherman in what Stitt claims was a routine investigation.
	Read full article and comment	Source: The Denver Post, August 13, 2010

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New Evidence Suggests Marital Infidelity May be Linked to Income
NEW YORK, NY - A new study suggests that PIs should look at couples’ income when solving infidelity cases. According to a new study by Christin Munsch of Cornell University, men who are financially dependent on their partners or are earning significantly less than their partners are five times more likely to be unfaithful than those in more financially equitable arrangements.
	Read full article and comment	Source: NPR, August 16, 2010

PI Blog Probes Police Behavior
COLUMBIA, MO – PI Rick Gurley is putting local police on the defensive after posting information on his blog alleging that a police officer used excessive force while arresting a suspect last year. Gurley was hired by David Riley, who was the man arrested and allegedly abused by an officer. Gurley alleges that officer Christopher Hessenflow injured Riley after kicking him during what could have been a peaceful arrest.
	Read full article and comment	Source: MidMissouri, August 17, 2010

Canadian PI Show Sees Success
TORONTO, CANADA – Canadian PI show 'Republic of Doyle' will now be broadcast in other counties after being picked up by an Australian broadcaster. The show follows the adventures of a father-son PI team who solve crimes in Newfoundland.
	Read full article and comment	Source: Winnipeg Free Press, August 17, 2010

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