California High Court Nullifies Death Penalty Law
California Supreme Court voided the 1974 capital punishment statute in a unanimous 40 page ruling. Chief Justice Donald Wright said death was a mandatory penalty under special circumstances without mitigating review. The decision, awaiting finality, affects inmates on death row and prompts proposals for a new statute.
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APY
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Younger
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Supreme Court rules pregnancy coverage optional for disability plans
The court held GE disability plans may exclude pregnancy coverage without violating the Civil Rights Act or equal protection. The ruling means new plans need not include maternity pay and current plans need not change. Reactions criticized the decision as a setback for women’s rights while GE praised the outcome as saving industry money.
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Ex Con Indicted in Murder in Islip High School Case
Walter Burton Garey III was indicted on second degree murder and first degree robbery for the bludgeoning death of 17 year old Karen Ann Pamroy near Islip High School during a $1 robbery. Prosecutors said she died from blows to the head and was pronounced dead December 2 after being kept on a respirator briefly to confirm death.
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