California Assembly Advances Bill to Remove Sexist Rape Trial Language
The California Assembly moved to end the judge instructions seen as sexist in rape trials. The bill, led by Assemblyman Alister McAlister, passed 47 to 16 and heads to the Senate, while a related measure also advances. Critics say the language unfairly questions female credibility, while opponents call the instruction prudent and wise.
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Sacramento
California
Assembly
McAlister
Alan Sieroty
Los Angeles
Senate
Bob Wilson
D-La Mesa
Walter Ingalls
Riverside
Bill would require majority nonpay toilets in public venues
Assemblyman Alfred Siegler seeks to limit paid stalls in California restrooms with a bill directing that most public facility toilets be free. The measure follows a request from Secretary of State March Fong Eu and mirrors her earlier law banning pay toilets in airports. The Assembly passed it 49 3 sending to the Senate.
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Sacramento
California
Assembly
Alfred Siegler
Vallejo
March Fong EU
Senate
Siegler
Fong
Girl fined for outburst at SLA trial
An 18 year-old Oakland girl was fined 200 for disorderly conduct as a spectator at the murder trial of SLA members. Diane L. Dally pleaded guilty to the offense after shouting Kill Kill during the testimony of a prosecution witness. Little and Remiro were convicted of murder in the Marcus Foster case and face sentencing Friday.
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Sacramento
Oakland
California House Advances Marijuana Penalty Reduction Bill
The Assembly approved minor amendments to a Senate passed marijuana penalty reduction bill and set up a showdown vote. The measure would create traffic ticket style citations and a $100 fine for possession of an ounce or less, with larger amounts as a misdemeanor. current penalties include potential felony charges and up to 10 years in prison.
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Sacramento
Assembly
George Moscone
D-San
Fly kids to founding American cities with perks
American Airlines invites families to visit founding cities with 4 nights at Barbizon Terrace and 5 days of tours including the White House Lincoln Memorial Arlington National Cemetery Mt. Vernon. A Potomac cruise and dining options are included with hotel taxes and tips. Travel planner and Express Card options available.
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Warwick Hotel
Gettysburg
Valley Forge
Philadelphia
U.S. Coin Mint
Jfk Plaza
Orginal Bookbinder
Barbizon Terrace
White House
Lincoln Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery
Mt. Vernon
Potomac
National Cathedral
Hogate's
Blackie’s
Newport
R.I
Boston
Mass
Belfast
Franconia
N.H
Burlington
American Express
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Ken Meade
D-Berkeley
SLA
Alice Bloomingdale
Townsend
Hetal
Long Beach
Sieputer
Pine Ave
American Airlines
America
Charles
East Coast
Washington, D.C
New York City
New England
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