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Ted Kaczynski/Unabomber http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Ted%20Ka Source: TheFreeDictionary.com by Farlex Information about Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, including his biography, manifesto, bombings, and apprehension and trial. full description	Who was the Unabomber? What is the Unabomber's Manifesto? Who is Ted Kaczynski? Where did the word "unabomber" come from? Why did Ted Kaczynski send mail bombs? What was the verdict in the Ted Kaczynski trial?
The Menendez Brothers http://www.courttv.com/trials/menendez/ Source: Court TV Profiles the Menendez Brothers murder trial. Includes a detailed trial timeline and key documents relating to the case. full description	Who were the Menendez Brothers? Why did the Menendez Brothers kill their parents? Who defended the Menendez Brothers? What was the verdict in the Menendez Brothers trial? What are some famous murder trials?
Exploring Amistad http://academic.sun.ac.za/forlang/bergman/real/ami Source: Mystic Seaport, The Museum of America and the Sea Information on the Amistad case, including the Atlantic and Cuban slave trades, the revolt on the Amistad, the subsequent Amistad trials occuring in 1839 through 1841, the people involved in the Amistad case, and the case's place in history. Includes a timeline of legal proceedings. full description	What was the Amistad? What was the Amistad trial about? What was the Cuban slave market? Who was "Cinque"? What role did John Quincy Adams play in the Amistad case? What was the Middle Passage?
Lead Paint http://www.leadlawsuits.com/index.htm Source: leadlawsuits.com Current information about lead paint lawsuits written from the perspective of defendants involved in the litigation. The site argues against the merit of cases brought about lead paint. Includes a state-by-state breakdown of litigation, summaries of key cases, descriptions of legal issues, and descriptions of some of the federal, state and non-profit programs addressing lead paint. full description	What are some of the cases dealing with lead paint that have been heard recently? What are the latest developments on cases dealing with lead paint? Who is suing the lead industry? Who are the defendants in lawsuits involving lead paint? What claims are being raised in lawsuits about lead paint? What are some of the arguments against lawsuits about lead paint? How are problems with lead paint being addressed by governments and non-profit groups?
The Salem Witch Trials http://www.salemwitchtrials.com Source: Salemwitchtrials.com This site, originally created by Tim Sutter, includes an essay on the Salem witch trials, which describes the politics and other circumstances that might have caused the witch trials, the trials themselves, and their aftermath. Also includes links to trial transcripts, lists of accused and afflicted persons, and a timeline. full description	What were the Salem Witch trials? What was the Salem village? Were the victims of Salem witch trials burned at the stake? When did the Salem witch trials begin? What caused the Salem witch trials? How many people died as a result of Salem witch trials?