Accusations of rape spur Illinois law change
Springfield, IIL The case involving James Brown prompted Illinois to suspend the civil statute of limitations for rape when a victim was intimidated or manipulated into silence. The change, effective Jan 1, follows a 1988 alleged rape claim by Jacque Hollander, a former Brown publicist who died last year.
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New trial granted for convicted murderer Rye
South Carolina Supreme Court on Monday ordered a new trial for Thomas Grover Rye, convicted in 2006 of murdering off duty deputy Robert Odam on Rye’s property during a dispute over a cat. Justices ruled the jury instructions were inadequate on the self defense defense standard.
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Thompson Defends Due Process For Bin Laden In SC Visit
Fred Thompson said bin Laden should be captured and killed only after due process. In Greenville he clarified comments on immediate death, insisting the terrorist leader deserves standard legal procedures, potentially via a military commission, with circumstances guiding action.
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