Judge Reflects On Camera Decision In Smith Trial
Charleston judge William Howard who oversaw Susan Smiths double murder trial last year laments not allowing cameras in court and weighs the impact on decorum fairness and public scrutiny He leaves the circuit to join the state Court of Appeals and cites evolving access rules and First and Sixth Amendment tensions.
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Court of Appeals
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Who's A High Risk Driver It Could Be You
Insurance firms discuss risky drivers affecting new rates under a South Carolina law. Categories include gender age commute and local deer. 472000 drivers would face higher rates while safe-driver discounts apply to many. Quotes from Nancy Coombs and William Buchanan highlight perceptions of blame and fairness.
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Norton wins suit. $543,375 against orthopedic doctor
Jan Norton, 40, of Houston Georgia, won a federal case against Dr Max Kent an orthopedic surgeon in Greenville South Carolina with a verdict of 543375 dollars The plaintiff claimed unnecessary knee removal by the doctor and was represented by Steve Carter. The case was in U S District Court.
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Death Penalty Sought in Slaying Of Deputy
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Bobby Wayne Stone for the February 26 fatal shooting of sheriff's Sgt. Charlie Kubala during a suspicious person inquiry. Stone was arrested after a large manhunt. Indictment charges include murder first degree burglary and weapon during violent crime.
Parents Targeted Over Juvenile Offenders in Sumter
Sumter police and state DSS arrested a 34 year old mother on neglect charges after her three children ages 9 4 and 15 were placed in foster homes in Sumter and Greenville. Police say two of the children have been linked to dozens of juvenile car thefts and note prior warnings to the mother.
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State Department of Social Services
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Greenville
Johnson
DSS
Saturay
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