Jury verdict in Tyler case ends trial with sentence near 8 p.m.
After nearly seven hours of deliberation in a retrial, the jury found Tyler guilty of involvement in the Dorch shooting despite defense claims that Willie Ware and Edward Walker framed him. Judge Clifton Newman noted a fair verdict though the case included conflicting testimony and the defendant again denied guilt. Ware and Walker await trial on murder and related charges.
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Father Denies Throwing Kids From Dauphin Island Bridge
Lam Luong, accused of killing his four children by tossing them from the Dauphin Island bridge, denies the killings and claims police pressured a false confession. His attorney says authorities overwhelmed him during questioning. prosecutors say the four children, ages a few months to 3 years, were thrown from the bridge. Crews have found no sign of the children as searches continue.
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Debate over taxes and Iran policy at South Carolina GOP event
Governors and presidential hopefuls debated tax cuts and Iran policy at a Fox News Channel and South Carolina Republican Party sponsored event. Candidates defended U.S. naval actions in the Persian Gulf incident while stressing harsher future measures. Romney clashed with Paul over war avoidance as heckling broke out.
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