Holder targets federal drug sentences in overhaul plan
Attorney General Eric Holder unveiled a major shift in federal sentencing policy aimed at reducing mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug offenses. He urged prosecutors to drop such charges and called for congressional action to grant judges more discretion, while expanding treatment and community programs for low level offenders. Support came from Democrats and some Republicans, though critics argued prosecutors cannot unilaterally restructure laws.
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Holder
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R-Ky
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Paul
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D-Vt
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D-Iii
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House Judiciary Committee
Bob Goodlatte
R-Va
Eric Risberg
U.S
American Bar Association
San Francisco
Association
Former KU football player arrested in aggravated robbery case
Former Kansas University football player Chris Omigie was arrested in Johnson County on suspicion of aggravated robbery linked to a May home invasion in southwest Lawrence. Omigie is the fourth suspect in the case, which also involves Jeremiah Letrell Edwards, Joshua Edwards, and Chris Martin, with Martin set for trial November 25. Omigie posted a $30,000 bond and awaits a Douglas County District Court appearance. he previously faced a 2011 DUI arrest.
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Arlington
Texas
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Camelback Drive
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Garland
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Martin
Oakland
Calif
Omigie
Jeremiah Edwards
Douglas County
Ing
Douglas County District Attorney’s Office
Kansas
Burger King fire on West 6th Street fires no injuries
Smoke reported from the Burger King roof around 1 15 a m Monday. firefighters extinguished the blaze by 2 10 a m. No injuries to staff or firefighters, restaurant remained closed as investigators determine the cause and damages.
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Tolefree
ZOMBIE Walk Bike Run Promotes Healthy Lifestyles in Lawrence
The second annual ZOMBIE Walk Bike Run will run Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Edgewood Homes 1600 Haskell Ave. Hosted by Douglas County Housing Inc the event promotes Zoning Outside activity Movement of and Body image Ingredients for meals and Exercise. Local groups Safe Kids K State Research and Extension and Parents as Teachers help with activities and information. The day also opens Edgewood Born Learning Trail with six youth volunteers guiding families through activities.
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Douglas County Housing, Inc
Edgewood Homes
Haskell Ave
Safe Kids
K-State Research and Extension
Edgewood
Volunteer orientation and opportunities in Lawrence Kansas
A health care and social services clinic invites volunteers with KVC Behavioral HealthCare hosting orientation on Aug 22 at 1202 E 23rd St Suite C Lawrence KS 66046 to assist with foster training activities, office tasks, events, and clothing drives. Lawrence Memorial Hospital also seeks volunteers across multiple units. contact Alyson Leland for details. The Dogtoberfest fundraiser on Oct 6 2013 in South Park asks for volunteers in registration games and pet parade, contact Alicia Cotsoradis. Additional opportunities in Big Brothers Big Sisters Douglas County include mentoring a nearly 13 year old girl. contact Shelly Hornbaker or use volunteer rhvc.org.
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LMH
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South Park
Lawrence
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Douglas County
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