Woman awarded 450000 in airport drug search case
A federal jury ordered San Francisco International Airport agents to pay Amanda Buritica 450000 after she was held 22 hours, strip searched, and given laxatives during a futile drug search. Her lawyers said no grounds existed for suspicion and the search ignored her diarrhea. The government argued there were several reasons for suspicion.
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Los Angeles school board approves purchase of shotguns
The Los Angeles Unified School District board voted five to two to buy 75 Remington 12 gauge shotguns cited as needed because district police face higher danger in gang and crime ridden neighborhoods around campuses. The shotguns will be kept in patrol cars while officers continue to carry pistols during foot patrols.
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Baptist leader charged with racketeering and theft
Rev. Henry Lyons, president of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A., faces racketeering and theft counts for allegedly diverting church funds to his wife, daughter, and a secretary. He was released on bail as prosecutors link him to embezzlement, court actions, and controversial dealings tied to burned churches and Nigeria.
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St. Petersburg Times
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Convicted rapist Lawrence Singleton faces death sentence
A 10 to 2 jury verdict in Tampa recommended the death penalty for Lawrence Singleton, 70, for murdering Roxanne Hayes, a 31 year old prostitute. Prosecutors cited his prior rape and hand amputation of a girl 20 years earlier. A sentencing date was set for March 30.
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Florida
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