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Aram Roston is a senior correspondent at Newsweek and The Daily Beast based in Washington, D.C.

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Who Cares If Zimmerman Molested?

The unidentified woman told prosecutors George Zimmerman sexually molested her for a decade, beginning when they were children. Aram Roston reports on the legal relevance of the bombshell.

Aram Roston | Published Jul 16, 2012

Obama’s “Global Jail” in Afghanistan

HABEAS CORPUS

The administration says three detainees shouldn’t have access to the U.S. courts. Aram Roston reports.

Aram Roston | Published Jul 16, 2012

Assad Supplier’s U.S. Ties

Odd Bedfellows

The Italian arms giant that sold communications gear to the Syrians also did big business with the U.S.

Aram Roston | Published Jul 09, 2012

Dr. Drew: Glaxo Shill?

Investigation

Tucked into court records from Glaxo’s $3 billion fraud settlement is the allegation that the celebrity doctor was paid six figures to talk up Wellbutrin as a libido booster—something the FDA says it’s not approved for.

Aram Roston | Published Jul 03, 2012

The Supremes’ Poker Faces

INSCRUTABLE

While the country waited to hear the fate of Obamacare, the mood inside the court was tense, hushed—and all business. Aram Roston reports from the belly of the beast.

Aram Roston | Published Jun 28, 2012

George Zimmerman’s Iffy Defense

The neighborhood-watch volunteer said he was scared for his life. But, writes Aram Roston, newly released documents show he seemed anything but.

Aram Roston | Published Jun 26, 2012

Battle Lines Drawn on Holder

Fast and Furious

With the GOP voting to hold the attorney general in contempt and Obama invoking executive privilege, a new war of words is exploding on Capitol Hill. Patricia Murphy and Aram Roston report on the showdown.

Patricia Murphy, Aram Roston | Published Jun 21, 2012

Zimmerman Jailhouse Calls Released

OVERHEARD

<p>Just-released jailhouse calls from George Zimmerman, the accused murderer of Trayvon Martin, show him obsessing over money worries and how to get his hands on antidepressants. Plus, a new trove of bank statements—and a series of money transfers that one money-laundering expert says ‘has given the prosecutors, on a silver platter, evidence of guilty intent.’</p> <p></p>

Aram Roston | Published Jun 18, 2012

Walmart's New Labor Headache

Retail

Workers at a Louisiana plant that supplies seafood to the retail giant say they were beaten and forced to work 24-hour days—claims Walmart says it's 'unable to substantiate.'

Aram Roston | Published Jun 14, 2012

Commerce Secretary’s Mystery Crash

Who’s He?

<p>John Bryson’s bizarre hit-and-run thrusts a little-noticed cabinet member into the spotlight. Aram Roston and Christine Pelisek on the environmentalist CEO, <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2012/06/11/commerce-secretary-s-crashes-probed.html" target="_blank">who is stepping back after the incident</a>.<br> </p>

Christine Pelisek, Aram Roston | Published Jun 11, 2012

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