Shaw Pleas Draw Mixed Reaction From Residents
Former Mayor Randy Shaw pleaded guilty in Raleigh federal court to money laundering and mail fraud connected to a $5 million sewer loan. Pro supporters call it progress, while critics say it is a light punishment and note continued civil actions to recover funds. Sentencing set for November 14 in Wilmington. potential 39 to 51 months and fines up to $500,000. Local residents and officials react with a mix of hope for recovery and frustration over justice.
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Randy Shaw
Raleigh
N.C
Shaw
U.S. Attorney For
South Carolina
William Belt
Arthur J. Hanna
John Harte
Hanna
Millard Howington
Wilmingston
Howington
Norman Strader
Strader
Woodstock revival in Albany fails as Baby Boomers skip show
Albany reports a Woodstock nostalgia event at Bethel Farm canceled after poor turnout. Only 1,650 tickets sold at 94.69 dollars for August 13-14, while Woodstock ’94 in Saugerties also has about 100,000 unsold tickets. Promoter Harry Rhulen cited lack of interest and high prices. Local fans describe skepticism toward the commercial nature of the revival.
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Albany
N.Y
Bethel Farm
Harry Rhulen
Shea Entertainment Inc
Saugerties
Nied
Bethel
Rhulen
Sid Bernstein
Bernstein
Melanie
Richie Havens
Sha Na Na
Canned Heat
Josh Brown
Troy
Daniel Walsh
Albany, N.Y
Lawyers Debate Mental State Of 14 Year Old Killer
In Bath New York prosecutors depict 14 year old Eric Smith as a methodical killer who lured Derrick Robie to a woods shortcut and killed him by strangulation, stuffing his mouth, then crushing his skull. The defense argues epilepsy driven rage disorder, birth factors, and seeks a ruling on criminal responsibility and possible commitment.
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Bath
Eric Smith
Eric
Derrick Robie
John Tunney
Derrick
New York
Savona
Tunney
Kevin Bradley
Homeowner Foils Burglary. Two Arrested, One Sought
A North Augusta homeowner surprised three intruders at a residential construction site on Five Notch Road. Police say Priscilla Hobbs and Jerome Garrett were arrested. a third suspect is being sought. The suspects fled through the woods after crashing the getaway truck. law enforcement recovered plywood and doors from the vehicle.
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North Augusta
Five Notch Road
Tim Hoffman
Hoffman
Priscil
Mother Fights Order To Surrender Child
Detroit prosecutors report Jennifer Ireland, a University of Michigan student, appeals a custody ruling that placed 3 year old Maranda Ireland-Smith with her father. She seeks a delay in transferring custody while the appeal proceeds. The judge set a transfer date for August 1, deeming the child better with Steven Smith, her father, due to his ability to provide full-time care.
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Detroit
University of Michigan
Jennifer Ireland
State Court of Appeals
Raymond Cashen
Maranda Ireland-Smith
Cashen
Maranda
Steven Smith
Sentencing sought for man who stole to fund plane and drugs
Shaw admitted to crimes including siphoning funds to buy a personal airplane and pay credit card bills. He faces up to 50 years in prison and a $1 million fine as sentencing follows US guidelines and probation review. U S Attorney’s Office stressed predictions are not binding. the case, seen as routine, drew cheers from local officials who attended the Raleigh hearing.
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U.S. Sentencing Commission
U.S. Probation Office
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Probation Office
Sheila Cook
U.S
South Carolina
Ms. Cook
Shaw
United States Probation Office
Medlock refuses to handle sewer damage fallout
Medlock declines involvement after residents suffered property damage from unpermitted sewer line installations. Town leaders, including Councilman Cork Berry and Mayor Arthur Hanna, express disappointment and seek direction as the situation stalls. The article notes citizens visited Medlock’s office last spring with no action taken.
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Cork
Medlock
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Medlock's
Berry
Arthur J. Hanna
Hanna
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