Editorial view questions Martha Stewart conviction
An appeals judge may examine juror bias after a post trial briefing. Juror Hartridge compared Stewart to Enron and WorldCom, suggesting a broader market injustice, though Stewart’s charges were obstructing justice and lying to the government. The piece argues jurors must weigh only the presented illegal acts.
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Chappell Hartridge
Martha Stewart
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Enron
Global Crossing
WorldCom
Aiken Standard Seeks Readers' Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with writer signature address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed and should be sent to Letters to the Editor at PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email or fax.
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Sex drives news values in a media age
Edward Wasserman argues sex dominates coverage shifting attention from war and politics. He notes Janet Jackson's Super Bowl moment, Howard Stern controversies, and gay marriage debates as evidence that market driven outlets chase ratings. The piece critiques news value politics and calls for clearer public interest priorities.
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Janet Jackson
Capitol Hill
John Kerry
Bush
Iraq
Clear Channel
Howard Stern
Stern
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
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ABC
San Francisco
Court rips FCC over competition rules and Baby Bells power
A federal appeals court harshly criticizes the FCC for an eight year lapse in upholding pro competition regulations. It warns the ruling potentially tightens Bell monopolies, raises prices for phone and broadband, and leaves regulators and Congress in regulatory turmoil. The decision renews questions about national telecom policy.
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Federal Communications Commission
Federal Appeals Court
FCC
Supreme Court
SBC
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United States
San Jose Mercury News
Justices and the Law In Light of Blackmun Papers
The article discusses how law and personal biases shaped Roe v. Wade and other high court decisions. It cites Harry Blackmun and his private notes, alongside comments from Kennedy and O Connor, to frame a debate on judicial philosophy and original intent.
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Harry Blackmun
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Antonin Scalia
Clarence Thomas
Molly McUsic
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Roe
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Anthony Kennedy
Reagan
O'Connor
David Souter
George H.W. Bush
Kennedy
Justice Scalia
Bush
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