Jury awards damages in California dog shooting
A Richmond jury awarded $255,000 to the owner of a dog killed by police, with the city weighing an appeal. City Manager Isiah Turner called the verdict near ridicule while dog owner James Fuller Sr. urged an apology for Champ, a 12 year old animal who did nothing threatening.
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Motorist arrested for causing pileup in foggy freeway crash
Aman, 34, was arrested in San Jose on suspicion of felony hit and run after allegedly weaving at nearly 100 mph and shining a laser pointer while triggering a five car wreck that killed four teens. Police say witnesses saw him flee the scene, with officers noting unclear laser intent.
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Anthrax hoaxes become 1990s bomb scares in California
A series of threats by phone and mail in Southern California prompted evacuations and searches. In Palm Desert shoppers were stripped and bleached during an anthrax scare that proved a hoax. Pomona clubgoers faced a four hour lockdown as agents checked for spores. Authorities say hoaxes push rapid, cautious responses and spur CDC funding on a national bioterror guide.
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Pacifist group defies Iraq sanctions in US protest
Chicago based Voices in the Wilderness, led by Kathy Kelly, faces a 120000 fine for delivering medical supplies toys and other goods to Iraq in violation of a UN embargo. The group vows to continue despite penalties and prison risk.
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Dentist loses ADA case over HIV patient treatment in Maine
U S Court of Appeals ruled dentist Dr Randon Bragdon violated the Americans With Disabilities Act by refusing to treat Sidney Abbott in his Bangor office in 1994 over infection fears. Abbott's cavity was later filled by another dentist after a hospital option would cost more. Bragdon may face Abbott's legal fees potentially exceeding $300 000.
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Bragdon
Eastern Maine
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