Warrant tainting leads to dropping Maryland drug charges
About 50 drug cases in Maryland will be dropped after five officers lied to obtain a warrant in a separate case involving a relative of the mayor. State's Attorney Stuart Simms said credibility issues force the action while noting charges could be refiled if officers are cleared. The warrant targeted Ronald Hollie, related by marriage to the mayor's family.
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Congress OKs six month extension of foreign aid
Congress approved a six month stopgap extension of U S foreign aid with funds for United Nations peacekeeping and possible help for the former Soviet Union The Senate backed the measure 84 to 16 after adding 82 million for SBA disaster loans and the House soon followed by voice vote The bill goes to President Bush for signature Israel loan guarantees were omitted provoking a non binding senate resolution urging U S support for appropriate guarantees
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Six found dead in burned gambling cabin near Bolivar
Investigators suspect six homicides after the creekside cabin burned and six bodies were found. Forensic pathologists in Memphis will identify remains and determine causes as authorities seek suspects in a high stakes poker scene. Local sheriff Delphus Hicks notes multiple victims and missing owner Ted Green.
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Supreme Court upholds mobile home rent control law
The Supreme Court unanimously rules Escondido California rent control does not amount to a physical taking requiring compensation. Justices leave unresolved whether the ordinance is a regulatory taking needing payment to park owners. The decision impacts Arizona and New Jersey where mobile home park regulation is debated.
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