PInow.com Weekly News Round-up |
December 6, 2007 |
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From a possible e-discovery investigation in the White House to open records laws in Ohio, these are the stories that had PInow.com staff talking this week:
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Did Young Victim Jump? PIs Aim to Find Out |
ATHENS, OH - Almost 35 years ago, the body of 18-year-old Tim Cline was found in the Hocking River. At the time, authorities concluded that Cline had been using drugs and had accidentally drowned while under the influence. Cline’s family has hired PI Thomas L. Edgell because they do not believe that conclusion. Edgell agrees, noting that Cline had no connection to the area and would have had to drive a long way to the Hocking River – apparently for no reason. The PI also has uncovered inconsistencies among those who were last to see Cline alive. |
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Source: The Athens News, December 3, 2007 |
PI Authors Book |
Darien, CT - PI Vito Colucci has been in the media many times for his high-profile cases, but the case that shocked the investigative veteran most was the investigation of pastor Rev. Michael Jude Fay. Colucci was hired to investigate allegations that Fay was stealing from parishioners. This and other cases are covered in Colucci’s book, Inside the Private Eyes of a PI. The book details some of the tougher cases Colucci has been involved with, as well as some of the amusing moments that have occurred during investigations. |
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Source: Darien Times, November 29, 2007 |
PIs Hope to Unravel White House E-Mail Scandal |
WASHINGTON, DC - PIs likely will be running electronic discovery, as well as other investigations, of the Executive Office of the President (EOP). It appears that the Bush administration lost more than 10 million emails, and the administration archives may not be properly kept. There also are allegations that emails have disappeared from the EOP archives. Investigators continue to probe into the apparent non-compliance with the Presidential Records and Federal Records Acts, which requires executive branch agencies to properly archive all official correspondence for public record. |
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Source: CMP Channel, November 30, 2007 |
Rights In Parental Abduction |
ASHEVILLE, NC - A recent article in the Citizen Times points out that parental abductions are the most common cause for childhood disappearances. The article points out that, there is little local law enforcement can do when both biological parents have rights to custody. In this situation, the parent who is not with the child can file a civil action for custody and visitation. In these cases, a PI usually is needed to find the parent and child. |
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Source: Citizen Times, December 2, 2007 |
Ohio Supreme Court Considers Open Records Law |
CLEVELAND, OH - The Ohio Supreme Court is debating new laws involving access to court records. Some are claiming that the new rules may break constitutional law. The new rules would allow the public to access court records unless those records are sealed. PI Vince Catalogna, a Columbus PI, weighed in on the case noting that some people may try to close records out of identity theft concerns, but in reality it would be to hide their past. |
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Source: Mansfield News Journal, December 2, 2007 |
Industry Events
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| National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI) |
| Mid-winter Conference |
January 24-26, 2008
Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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| California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) |
| CALI Mid-Winter Conference |
January 28, 2008
Cabazon, CA
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| Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI) |
| TALI Mid-Winter Conference |
February 15-16, 2008
San Antonio, TX
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| Associations One |
| 2008 Investigation and Security Conference |
February 20-23, 2008
Elizabeth, IN
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