Judge: Michael Peterson's rights violated by SBI agent Hudson's written order was filed Wednesday and in 39 pages encapsulates what led to freedom for Peterson, who spent eight years in prison in the killing of his wife, Kathleen. “(T)his court finds and concludes that Mr. Peterson's conviction was … Read more on Winston-Salem Journal

Sullivan jail inmates allege violation of religious freedom The purpose: To try and resolve complaints alleging violation of the religious freedoms of some county jail inmates. County Attorney Dan Street is meeting with jail officials today to go over what they should expect from the visit next week. Read more on Kingsport Times News

Pocket dials among UF's self-reported secondary violations The school released information on its violations between April 1 and Nov. 1 in response to a Freedom of Information request from the Orlando Sentinel. The men's basketball program accounted for four of the violations, while football had three. Read more on Orlando Sentinel

HRW Deplores Violation of Human Rights by Syrian Armed Opposition Groups In an open letter to anti-government groups, including the Syrian National Council (SNC) on Tuesday, Middle-East Director at the Human Rights Watch (HRW) Sarah Leah Whitson said that Syria's armed groups embark on serious human rights violations, … Read more on Fars News Agency

TADEUSZ PACHOLCZYK: Federal mandate crushes religious freedom Critics of every persuasion have condemned the HHS mandate as a particularly egregious violation both of religious freedom and the rights of conscience. "I side with those who feel this was an insult to freedom of religion and a slap in the face of … Read more on [...]