Supreme Court limits rape conviction ruling narrowly
The state Supreme Court narrows the Berkowitz ruling affecting rape cases, with Deputy District Attorney Dennis McAndrews saying most prosecutions remain unaffected. He notes the decision applies only to unusual cases lacking force or threat, while urging caution over legislative changes to rape statutes.
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Clinton's D Day Anniversary Tour Highlights
The president marks D Day with a sunrise ceremony aboard a carrier and ceremonies at Pointe du Hoc Utah and Omaha beaches. He meets French leaders Balladur and Mitterrand in Paris then returns to England for an Oxford visit and an honorary doctorate before heading to Washington.
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Power Rangers craze grips toys and TV today
Stacey Carter investigates the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers craze influencing households with young children, highlighting the hottest and most elusive toy fad sweeping stores and media today.
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Scott Paper shareholders meet new boss on first meeting
Albert Dunlap presides over his first annual meeting as Scott Paper charts a new course. Business Editor Len La Barth notes changes and the fresh direction for the paper giant. US Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders discusses Girl Scouts inclusion and views on President Clinton in USA Weekend.
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Delco All-Star Games Highlight Local High School Stars
Two events headline this weekend with Delco’s best high school athletes. The Barrett Game for baseball and Hero Bowl for football take center stage, with coverage planned alongside Phillies action and local fans eager for standout performances.
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Ruling on rape law alarms advocates in Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia a college student said no to Berkowitz as he pressured her in a dorm room but was not deemed to have committed rape under Pennsylvania law. Advocates call the ruling a misreading of consent and push a legal change. lawmakers note ongoing concerns with the state's definition of rape.
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Rep Karen Ritter Law Defines Rape Under Pennsylvania Statute
The law states that rape is a first degree felony when a person engages in intercourse with another not his spouse by forcible compulsion or threat that would prevent resistance, with a person who is unconscious, or who is mentally incapable of consent.
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