Simpson Sides Clash Over Leaks in Public Feud
In Los Angeles, O J Simpson's defense leaders Robert Shapiro and F Lee Bailey clash publicly over media leaks. Shapiro calls for Bailey’s removal alleging repeated leaks and harm to the case, while Bailey defends himself amid ongoing trial preparations and a looming opening statement.
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Decision Divides Residents Over Susan Smith Case
Prosecution seeks the death penalty if Susan Smith is convicted of murdering her two sons in Union County. The community remains shocked and divided, with residents debating her mental state and justice, while some call for mercy and others demand punishment.
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Mental health hearing looms in murder case
The article notes a minute hearing to decide if Mrs. Smith should have a psychiatric evaluation as part of her murder case. Susan Smith’s mother Linda Russell speaks of grief and the lack of relief. Prosecutors sought a competency assessment, but the judge delayed it as premature.
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Heavy Rains Hit Industries Across South Carolina
South Carolina faces widespread impact as heavy rains affect multiple industries. Santee Cooper has raised floodgates at Santee Dam on Lake Marion to manage surging water, with flooding reported in the Santee River flood plain and alerts issued to nearby residents. The coast also felt the rainfall, and the state health department reported untreated sewage discharge into the Murrells Inlet estuary.
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