Defrocked Baltimore priest convicted of sexual abuse
Maurice Blackwell, 58, a defrocked Roman Catholic pastor in Baltimore, was found guilty on three of four counts of sexually abusing Dontee Stokes from 13 to 17. Stokes, now 29, shot Blackwell in 2002 in a street confrontation after years of denial. Sentencing in April could reach 45 years. Stokes described feeling vindicated by the verdict.
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Indicted Saudi charity under scrutiny for suspected terror links
A U S based arm of Al Haramain Islamic Foundation and two officers face a three count fraud and tax indictment for allegedly sending 150000 dollars to Muslim fighters in Chechnya. The charity has been frozen assets at Ashland and Springfield sites after government terror-suspect designation.
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Borgata policy warns staff on weight gain
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City informs cocktail servers that gaining more than 7 percent of body weight could lead to an unpaid suspension or termination. Pregnancy or medical-related weight gain is exempt, and the casino will fund a weight loss program during a suspension of up to 90 days. Some women's advocates oppose the policy.
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New York City Seeks Trademark for The Worlds Second Home
New York files to trademark The Worlds Second Home to promote business and tourism. The slogan aims to redefine the city as a marketing label and grant exclusive rights for official use.
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Wichita police investigate BTK killer package shipments
Wichita police report packages from the BTK serial killer include jewelry sent to KSAS TV and two other items found near Wichita. Investigators seek to determine if any jewelry came from victims and link the items to Communications No 7.
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