Railroad settlement offers quick relief after Graniteville wreck
Norfolk Southern reaches preliminary agreement to compensate evacuees with a no wrongful death or medical expense component. Funds expected by August or September pending claim reviews. Judge Margaret Seymour to hear the settlement Thursday. Attorneys note lawyers’ fees at 25 percent, not deducted from residents’ payments.
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Internet ransomware locks files for $200 online
Security researchers report a new extortion scheme that encrypts documents images and spreadsheets then demands $200 via email to unlock them. The attack targets Windows systems via a vandalized site and uses a cheap ransom to spur quick payment while investigators trace the funds.
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Husband charged in finger-in-chili case faces two felonies
Jaime Placencia 43 is charged with conspiracy to file a false charge and attempted grand theft with excessive damages for allegedly buying the finger to sue Wendy's. His wife Anna Ayala, 39, faces conspiracy to commit fraud, attempted grand theft and grand theft. If convicted, she could face nearly 10 years in prison and reimbursement of Wendy's losses.
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