Man freed after decades in prison for rape he denies
Clarence Moses EL, 60, walked free after a judge overturned his 1988 rape and assault conviction. He posted a $50,000 bond and awaits a possible new trial, amid ongoing questions about the evidence and witnesses. Moses EL maintains innocence as supporters celebrate his release and plan homecoming details.
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Judge bars three organizers from Mall of America protest
A Hennepin County judge limited a restraining order to three Black Lives Matter organizers, blocking their attendance at a Mall of America protest on the eve of Christmas Eve while allowing other participants to attend. The ruling follows a mall lawsuit seeking broader limits and comes as organizers expect about 700 people to arrive.
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Virginia woman wins 225000 top prize
Baldwin claimed the 225000 top prize at the Virginia Lottery center in Abingdon after buying the winning ticket at Midway Community Market in Pounding Mill Virginia. She switched from a different game when the store sold out and plans for the winnings include potential a new car. The Virginia Lottery says it funds schools from lottery revenue, averaging over 1.4 million daily.
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Princeton police distribute gift cards to residents
On Stafford and Thorn streets Princeton residents received surprise gift cards from a Princeton Police Department volunteer and Grant family members. People stops included Linda Caldwell Mary Rose John Dickerson and others as volunteers handed out cards and encouraged recycling efforts. The gesture drew tears and gratitude from many recipients.
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Virginia ends permit reciprocity with 26 states
Delegate Morefield and Senator Chafin condemn Attorney General Herring over the decision to end Virginia permit reciprocity effective February 1. The list of states Virginia will no longer recognize includes Alaska Arizona Arkansas Delaware Florida Idaho Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Washington Wisconsin and Wyoming. Michigan Oklahoma Texas Utah and West Virginia will continue reciprocity.
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Community Christmas Tree bags assembled for kids in Bluefield area
Volunteers from Bluefield Daily Telegraph Kmart Cole Harley-Davidson and local high school football players prepared 756 gift bags for the Community Christmas Tree. Donations, hours of work, and teamwork filled a long loading and sorting effort at Bluefield City Auditorium, with teens and seniors alike expressing pride and joy in helping local children.
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