Michael Andrew Fox OC, a Canadian-American former actor. He is an author, film producer, television director, and activist. Michael rose to fame after playing the role of Alex P. Keaton on the NBC sitcom ‘Family Ties’ (1982-1989). Fox achieved his first recognition for playing the positive role of Marty McFly in the ‘Back to the Future film trilogy (1985 to 19990). After getting recognition for his first acting projects, Michael Fox appeared in ‘The Secret of My Success. Read More...
Background on Islam and Nigeria
Islam came to northern Nigeria over 700 years ago. Sharia penal codes were enforced until 1960, when punishments such as amputations and floggings were outlawed.
Then, two years ago, following the defeat of Nigeria's military dictatorship, a resurgent Islamic movement backed the re-implementation of Sharia criminal law across 12 states in the predominantly Muslim north. Sharia criminal law is practiced in only a handful of Muslim countries, including Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Read More...
♪♪ [Leifman] When I became a judge, I had no idea I was becoming the gate keeper to the largest psychiatric facility in the state of Florida, the Miami Dade County Jail.
(dramatic music) [Leifman] This was not just a local problem but it is a national one, as well.
- [Newscaster] LA County estimates 27% of it's homeless population suffers from serious mental illness.
[Newscaster] Neighbors say the man shot by police has struggled with mental illness. Read More...