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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 2016

Page

2

Biden comforts relatives at Baton Rouge memorial

At a Baton Rouge church vigil Vice President Biden comforted the families of slain officers Matthew Gerald Montrell Jackson and Brad Garafola. He praised their courage and urged national healing as the city reels from the July 17 shooting by Gavin Long.

Baton Rouge Joe Biden Biden Loretta Lynch Louisiana John Bel Edwards Matthew Gerald Montrell Jackson Brad Garafola Gavin Long Kansas City Missouri Long Alton Sterling

No Retrial Proceeding in Levy Case After Prosecution Dismissal

Prosecutors will not retry Ingmar Guandique for Chandra Levy's 2001 murder, saying evidence cannot prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The DC U.S. Attorney's Office will dismiss the case and Guandique faces release to ICE with possible deportation. Condit's past involvement remains unresolved.

Washington Chandra Levy Gary Condit U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia Ingmar Guandique Levy Guandique Bill Miller U.S

Indonesia carries out executions of four drug traffickers

Indonesia executed one Indonesian and three Nigerians by firing squad in Cilacap after midnight local time. Officials said 10 more on death row would be considered later, with 14 total slated for Nusa Kambangan this week. Police tightened security as ambulances and coffins arrived near the prison.

Cilacap Indonesia Noor Rachmad Nusa Kambangan Joko “Jokowi" Widodo Rachmad

Nelsonville receives FEMA grant funds and relocates flood properties

The city of Nelsonville secures 186 750 in FEMA funds for the National Hazard Mitigation Grant program with 12 5 percent from Ohio EMA and 12 5 percent from the city. It purchased three Patton Street parcels for 49 000 including two manufactured homes with relocation payments of 5 250 each. The city also bought a fire damaged home at 577 Railroad St for 6 000 and foreclosed 533 Back St at no cost. It plans future use for flood mitigation and potential fire training while pursuing 314 Railroad St sale and a donated Patton Street property if inspections allow. The deadline to complete FEMA participation is March 2017.

Athens Pierson Nelsonville Patton Street Patton Railroad St Polley Field Back St FEMA Athens County

Suspect in Athens County robbery linked to golf balls hoarded by suspect

After an area perimeter was set by the Athens County Sheriff's Office, Whitmore was initially not a suspect but later admitted involvement. He claimed to be in the area retrieving golf balls, which were found in his pocket. In a subsequent interview he confessed and led deputies to money hidden in a tree trunk near his location. A judicial release hearing is set for Aug. 11. He remains held at Southeast Correctional Institution.

Rock Creek Park Levy Guandique Armando Morales Morales Condit Athens County Sheriff’s Office Whitmore Southeastern Correctional Institution

Appeals Court Considers Contempt Conviction in Kelly Case

Insufficient evidence cited for convictions including theft perjury and corrupt activity. Trial court’s contempt finding during trial challenged. Two other Athens County cases with similar fate canceled for oral arguments. Cases involve Frederick Craig Jr and Jerry Noble with Oct 13 for next court return date.

Athens County Kelly Frederick Craig Jr Jerry Noble 4Th District Court of Appeals

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