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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2016
Page
2
Mostly sunny today with a high of 68 and 45 percent humidity. North wind 5 to 9 mph. Record high 91 set in 1949. Tonight will be partly cloudy with an overnight low of 47 and north wind around 5 mph.
A Los Angeles jury found Lonnie Franklin Jr. guilty of 10 Grim Sleeper murders spanning 1985 to 2007 and one count of attempted murder. The defendant, a former trash collector, faces the death penalty in the penalty phase scheduled for May 12. The case highlighted violence in South Central during the crack era and DNA links tied Franklin to many victims, including Janeda Peters found in 2007.
Across the United States lawmakers weigh government sanctioned spaces where addicts can inject heroin under medical supervision. Advocates cite overdose deaths and call for treatment options while opponents warn of legal and political risks. existing centers in Canada and Australia report overdoses but no deaths.
The piece examines heroin supervised injection sites in Amsterdam and Vancouver, detailing operations, privacy measures, and user experiences. It contrasts Dutch and Canadian models with U S barriers, noting legal hurdles, political opposition, and expert opinions from Kevin Sabet and Tom Lackey. The narrative frames ongoing debates over safe use, crime reduction, and government exemption prospects.
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