Critics condemn claim of youth sexual experimentation in sibling abuse case
Macomb County prosecutor faced backlash from sex crime advocates and a senior staffer for describing a 17 year old who impregnated his 12 year old sister as engaged in youthful sexual experimentation. Patricia Fresard said there is "something terribly wrong" with that framing. Alicia Rinaldi of Turning Point argued the classification minimizes abuse, noting the pregnancy and abortion involved.
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Indian tribes in South Dakota to receive $30 million in housing grants
Federal funding totaling 30 million dollars will aid Indian tribes in South Dakota to improve substandard reservation housing. HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo announced the grants after tours of Pine Ridge and Lower Brule reservations, noting conditions are among the worst seen.
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FAA fix doubted for 2000 year end systems overhaul
Congressional auditors doubt the FAA can fix its year 2000 systems before the deadline. An investigator told the House Science Committee that FAA dates for completing the overhaul are ambitious and overly optimistic. Joel Willemssen of GAO noted progress and identified critical steps.
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Lewinsky knew what to expect from grand jury
Monica Lewinsky entered the grand jury room with immunity and prepared answers, illustrating how witnesses can rely on legal protections. The piece discusses grand jury secrecy, pros and cons of the process, and debates over its fairness and function in modern justice.
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Censure option explored in Clinton sex scandal
Washington debates a possible congressional censure of President Clinton if he lies under oath about an affair with Monica Lewinsky. Analysts say censure would condemn perjury without impeachment, with party lawmakers watching Clinton’s Aug. 17 grand jury testimony to gauge political impact and future action.
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Main Street tunes out Lewinsky story says Americans
Americans nationwide show little appetite for daily Lewinsky Clinton news. Polls reveal people separate Clinton's job performance from his personal life and distrust the scandal's urgency. Views vary by region, but many say the coverage distracts from pressing issues.
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NBC Spokeswoman Defends Rivera Scoop On Lewinsky Dress
NBC News says Rivera Live scoop on Monica Lewinsky’s dress was a function of the report not the reporter. An internal memo warned staff not to publish the claims as FBI tests continue to seek possible evidence of a sexual relationship with President Clinton.
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McDougal Criticizes Lewinsky Testimony in Whitewater Rift
Susan McDougal, who spent nearly two years jailed for refusing to testify against President Clinton, condemned Monica Lewinsky's grand jury testimony outside a Santa Monica court. She questioned Starr's pursuit of the president while awaiting her embezzlement trial and denounced the criminal probe into sex as politically motivated.
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