Florida judge frees rapist in controversial ruling
A Florida circuit judge freed Mark Edward McCulloch after rejecting a plea for 40 years in prison for rape. The judge cited miscarriage of justice and described the victim as "such a pitiful woman," provoking outrage from prosecutors and a fear of threats from the defendant.
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Guam to appeal ruling on abortion law
Guam will appeal a federal court decision striking down its near total abortion ban. Gov. Joseph Ada said the appeal to the 9th Circuit could set up a Supreme Court review of Roe v. Wade, with possible action as early as next year.
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United Way cuts Scout funding over oath discrimination
Genoa Kingston United Way suspends support to Boy Scouts citing oath to God and country as discriminatory. A Sept 15 board letter questions compliance with the United Way Charter. Joan Hendricks, an American Atheists member, objected. Scouts appeal the suspension but say $1,250 loss won’t curb local scouting. Two Rivers Council says United Way funds about $225,000 of its $800,000 budget.
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Florida dentist linked to new AIDS infections prompts probe
Florida health officials report two additional patients infected with HIV after a dentist who died earlier in the month. a man and a woman are affected with tests pending to determine if the virus strains match the deceased dentist. Health workers note the woman has no other known risk factors for AIDS.
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