Florida sheriff denies sex with inmates in federal case
Panama City Sheriff Al Harrison tearfully denied coercing female inmates into sex, while five ex-inmates allege jail privileges were traded for sexual favors. Seven witnesses echoed accusations or claimed advances were rejected as Harrison faces federal civil rights charges for conduct between 1989 and 1993, risk of up to 10 years and a $1 million penalty if convicted.
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Vasectomy waiting period proposal spurs gender equity bill
ST. PAUL AP Rep Dave Bishop a GOP lawmaker says men should face a 24 hour wait before vasectomies arguing it is gender equity. His bill would require disclosure to a wife, parents and in laws and identify the performing doctor and risks 24 hours before the procedure with exceptions for medical emergencies. Democrat Rep Kris Hasskamp backs the abortion information measure and may consider joint work if Bishop is serious.
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UNC law student charged after Chapel Hill shooting spree
Wendell Williamson, 26, a third year UNC law student from Carrboro, allegedly fired a semiautomatic rifle at cars and people along a downtown street near the campus, killing two. He had recent mental illness treatment and was described as a loner who mumbled in bars as bystanders tackled him after police shot him in the legs.
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NRA hearings set on assault weapon ban amid deal
The NRA retreats from press for an early repeal vote on the assault weapon ban in exchange for House hearings to air its views. Speaker Newt Gingrich and GOP leaders slow the repeal push, moving any vote to mid April or later to avoid eroding unity and distracting from the 100 day agenda.
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