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The stitches that bind a quilt is much like the thread that connects more than 80 women who were victims - " and survivors - " of sexual assault. Comment?
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Judge rejects 'necessity defense' in abortion case
A judge ruled Tuesday that Kansas law doesn't allow a so-called "necessity defense" in the trial of a man charged with killing one of the nation's few late-term abortion providers. Comment?
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NYC victim's mom: EMTs were 'inhuman' not to help
Two emergency medical technicians accused of refusing to help a dying pregnant woman are "inhuman," her mother said Tuesday as a lawyer for the EMTs argued his clients are being vilified in a rush to judgment. Comment?
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Theft investigation was pending against alleged carjacker who shot himself
By GRANT SCHULTE * gschulte@dmreg.com * Copyright 2009, Des Moines Register and Tribune Co. Comment?
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Boyz II Men promoter's attorney surprised by indictment
Attorney Michael L. Young said Monday he was surprised that his client Hiro Jamal Hariram was indicted last week by a Cameron County grand jury on charges of theft. Comment?
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Douglas County challenge to pot order dismissed
The Oregon Court of Appeals has dismissed the Douglas County Sheriff's Office challenge of an order forcing the agency to provide marijuana seized in a drug raid to three patients prescribed medical marijuana. Comment?
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A Breakfast for Brooklyn Supreme Court's Best
On Friday, the Employee of the Year Committee hosted a breakfast on the top floor of the Kings County Supreme Court Civil Term to honor the Employees of the Year 2009. Comment?
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Judge rejects `necessity defense' in abortion case
A judge ruled Tuesday that Kansas law doesn't allow a so-called "necessity defense" in the trial of a man charged with killing one of the nation's few late-term abortion providers. Comment?
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Overland Park woman will stand trial in her newborna s death
A Johnson County judge ruled today that evidence supports a first-degree murder charge against an Overland Park woman accused of the death of her newborn girl.Judge Thomas H. Bornholdts ruling came at the end of a preliminary hearing that made it clear the defendants state of mind will be a key issue in the case.Alice Zeorlin, 25, told no one about ... Comment?
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'Necessity defense' rejected in abortion case
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A judge ruled Tuesday that Kansas law doesn't allow a so-called "necessity defense" in the trial of a man charged with killing one of the nation's few late-term abortion providers. Comment?
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2 from Phoenix vying for Mesa police chief job
Two high-ranking Phoenix police officials and three internal candidates have made the list of finalists for the Mesa police chief vacancy. Comment?
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Woman accused of giving daughter drugs to sell at Fairbanks school
FAIRBANKS a ' A Fort Wainwright woman has been accused of giving a prescription drug to her daughter so the teen could sell it at her high school. Comment?
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Driver of stolen SUV pleads guilty in cabbie's death
WINNIPEGA a ' A 16-year-old boy who was behind the wheel of a stolen sport utility vehicle that killed cab driver Antonio Lanzelotti has pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm. Comment?
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Montana man charged with 7th DUI
A 51-year-old Montana man with six drunken driving convictions has been charged again after testing nearly four times the legal limit for alcohol. Comment?
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Woman's lawyer expects Pitino extortion case to go to trial
The attorney for Karen Cunagin Sypher said Tuesday that he expects the case against her for allegedly trying to extort money from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino will go to trial. Comment?
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Outcry over trial for author of charter
Prominent mainland dissident Liu Xiaobo will be tried on subversion charges today amid accusations that the central government is retaliating for his role in drafting a manifesto that calls for the guaranteeing of basic rights, political reform and rule of law. Comment?
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DA decides not to charge Hewett's former executive assistant
District Attorney Rex Gore has decided not to file charges against Kyle Jones. Jones, a Shallotte police officer and former executive assistant to once former Sheriff and now convicted felon Ronald Hewett , was under investigation by theA State Bureau of Investigation for use of excessive force by a law enforcement officer. Comment?
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Gov. Jim Doyle has signed a bill that toughens Wisconsin's drunken driving laws. Comment?
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Sherdavia Jenkins' Killer Gets 50 Years
Miami-Dade judge sentenced Damon Darling to 50 years in prison for firing the bullet that killed 9-year-old Sherdavia Jenkins in Liberty City three years ago. Comment?
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Ed. Note: This column originally appeared in the December issue of Tim Burgess' newsletter, "City View." My first two years on the city council are coming to an end soon. Comment?
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