Student officer scuffle sparks $1 million suit at Greenwood High
A videotaped incident at Greenwood High School shows Officer Casey Wiggins twice drawing his gun on unarmed senior James Marshall during a crowded hallway scuffle. Marshall sues for racism and dismissal. the officer’s lawyer claims the student was acting up.
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Vatican negligence suit against church allowed to proceed
A federal judge in Louisville ruled that three men alleging childhood sexual abuse by priests may proceed damages claims against the Vatican. The decision permits depositions of Vatican officials and access to church records as the plaintiffs seek accountability for top church officials who allegedly warned or failed to warn authorities about priests in the Louisville Archdiocese.
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Soldier Pleads Guilty in Iraq Detainee Killings
FT Campbell Kentucky soldier William B Hunsaker 24 pleaded guilty to murder attempted murder and obstruction of justice in the killings of three detainees during a raid on a suspected al Qaida compound near Samarra Iraq. He was sentenced to 18 years in prison and will be reduced in rank pay forfeiture and dishonorably discharged. He was one of four 101st Airborne Division soldiers charged in the incident at the Muthana chemical complex about 60 miles north of Baghdad.
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Urn Held for Son Returned After Burglary
Steven Greene says he will simply drop the urn with a note after it was taken in a burglary and later found. The ashes belong to his son who died at age four, and the urn was returned two days after the theft.
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Bush defends 21,500-troop Iraq buildup at Fort Benning
President Bush defended sending 21,500 additional U S troops to Iraq before cheers at Fort Benning Georgia while cautioning that the buildup will not yield quick results. He said it will take time and urged patience despite broad public opposition and Capitol Hill criticism.
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Antiwar protesters rally in major U S cities over Iraq plan
In San Francisco and New York activists denounced President Bush plan to send more troops to Iraq. Protesters argued the buildup increases bloodshed and urges withdrawal, with crowds in Times Square and Foley Square chanting against funding and war.
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Thousands march on City Hall to end New Orleans violence
In New Orleans thousands gathered near City Hall on Thursday to demand an end to bloodshed since New Year’s Day. Speakers including Rev. John C. Raphael Jr. urged police wordout and community action while Mayor Nagin watched from a podium, as crowds carried “Silence is Violence” signs.
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Four shot at Indiana factory for disabled workers
In Indianapolis, a 24-year-old man opened fire inside Crossroads Industrial Services injuring four co workers. He was arrested in the cafeteria beside a .380 handgun and charged with four counts of attempted murder and weapons offenses. The facility, an Easter Seals program division, employs about 100 people in light manufacturing under Army contracts.
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Jury verdict: State Farm owes millions in Katrina case
A jury awarded 2.5 million dollars in punitive damages against State Farm Fire and Casualty Co for denying a Hurricane Katrina claim by Norman and Genevieve Broussard of Biloxi. Judge Senter earlier ruled State Farm liable for 223,292 dollars in Katrina damage, with the punitive award decided by the jury. The ruling could aid hundreds of homeowners challenging insurers over storm damage coverage.
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