Crime novelist Lawrence Sanders dies at 78 in Florida
Lawrence Sanders, author of The Anderson Tapes and The Tomorrow File, died at his Pompano Beach home at age 78. The New York born writer, a former journalist and Marine, penned 37 books selling over 58 million copies. He won the Edgar Award for best first novel and created detective Edward X. Delaney in multiple titles.
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Jowa smoke detector firm hit with 16.9 million verdict
A jury ordered BRK Brands to pay 12.5 million in punitive and 4.4 million in compensatory damages to Jennifer and Nathan Mercer for the death of their 3 year old Bradley and injuries to 18 month old Travis after a baby monitor overheated and a smoke detector allegedly failed to activate. Gerry Baby Products was found equally liable for compensatory damages.
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South Dakota couple sentenced then gets married
Kentucky natives David Walls and Melissa Dargavell were sentenced to 15 years and nearly 10 years respectively for a interstate shootout on I 90. Circuit Judge Max Gors then married them, joking he sentenced them to life, as the two admitted to two counts each of murder and aggravated assault amid a pursuit that involved a stolen Tennessee car and several shots fired.
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Whitewater prosecutors offer videotaped testimony in McDougal case
Whitewater prosecutors propose allowing Susan McDougal to testify by videotape away from the grand jury in a bid to avoid further prosecution for contempt. If accepted, they would drop charges related to contempt and obstruction of justice. McDougal faces 18 months civil contempt and a separate two year fraud sentence. Independent Counsel Michael Emmick authored the proposal to resolve her contempt.
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Abortion clinic wins court fight over zoning blocks Bettendorf
A federal judge ruled Bettendorf Iowa improperly used zoning laws to block construction of an abortion clinic planned by Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa. The ruling bars further zoning interference and notes constitutional rights of Planned Parenthood and patients. The decision marks PP’s third federal victory here since 1995 and paves the way for possible spring construction.
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Food safety expert testifies at Oprah trial
Texas cattlemen sue Oprah Winfrey and Lyman over a 1996 show claiming mad cow fears hurt beef prices. Veterinarian Lester Crawford argues Lyman lacked research backing his claim of a U S outbreak, while a protester was arrested during the hearing.
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