Delaware Supreme Court strikes down state death penalty law
The Delaware Supreme Court ruled the state death penalty statute unconstitutional under the U S Constitution. It held the scheme allows judges to sentence without a jury recommendation and lacks mandatory juror unanimity on aggravating factors. The decision could affect pending cases and requires prosecutors to seek alternate offenses.
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Michelle Obama wears Brandon Maxwell gown at Singapore state dinner
First Lady Michelle Obama chose a strapless ivory Brandon Maxwell gown for the state dinner honoring Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Ho Ching, marking the 12th White House state dinner and 50 years of U.S.-Singapore relations. Maxwell, Lady Gaga’s longtime stylist, has dressed numerous stars, while Obama also wore Naeem Khan at a National Gallery tour earlier that day.
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Texas
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Uma Thurman
Council of Fashion Designers of America
LVMH
Naeem Khan
National Gallery of Art
Chrisette Michele
Standoff Ends with Baltimore Woman Shot After Social Media Push
Kerryn Gaines, 23, was killed by police after a five hour standoff at her Randallstown apartment while she and her 5 year old son were barricaded inside. Officers had sought to serve an arrest warrant and Gaines posted videos online showing the confrontation. Facebook suspended Gaines accounts temporarily at the police request due to the barricade and gun threat. Gaines had prior legal issues including a March stop and a bench warrant. The boy was hospitalized in good condition. his status and second suspect Kareem Courtney are noted. Police reserved officer identities and plan to release details after a 48 hour period.
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Phil Week's Sports Calendar Goes Online
Local listings announce an online sports calendar by Phil Week, directing readers to the Athens Messenger website for full event details and schedules.
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Multiple incidents logged by Athens County Sheriff on Aug 12
Deputies responded to a property damage report on Route 78 in Glouster and documented pictures and a witness statement. A traffic stop on Route 50 near Athens noted a very tired driver who chose hotel lodging. A Dowler Ridge Road dispute ended with the female in the care of a grandmother. At Hospital Drive in Athens an alleged recount at the hospital yielded no details. A well being check on Caneanure Road found all fine. A Franklin Avenue Buchtel damage report concluded violence occurred and parties separated. Neighbor issues on Athens County prompted a report with no contact requested. Route 13 Glouster entry recorded.
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