Louisiana eyes GPS tracking for high risk sex offenders
Louisiana considers a pilot GPS monitoring program for 100 high risk sex offenders with a $3 650 per offender yearly cost and a $365 000 budget request. The system could alert police when offenders enter prohibited areas and help place crimes in context while opponents argue the approach stigmatizes offenders and diverts funds from rehabilitation.
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Uncle testifies in Savannah debutante murder case
Sean Thorpe testified that his nephew Michael Thorpe opened fire on Jennifer Ross after a failed robbery in Savannah's downtown historic district. Ross died New Year's Day. Michael and Kevin Huckabee face murder charges while Sean faces possible charges despite cooperation. Police spend about 1200 to protect the key witness and his family.
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Jackson mobilizes blacks against New Orleans mayoral election
Atlanta reports Rev. Jesse Jackson touring Southern cities to urge black churches and colleges to mobilize evacuees for a April 1 march on New Orleans amid a 22 April mayoral vote. He cites Katrina displacement and voter access concerns while endorsing fair elections over speed.
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