Sentencing Day Escape Hinders Pedophile Case in New York
Patrick Distaffen, 39, fled from his parents home in Greece, New York, hours before sentencing for sodomizing an 11 year old. Judge William H. Bristol had released him on bail as an act of mercy. Distaffen may have molested up to 33 boys. a plea bargain reduced charges to one attack. He remains missing after sneaking out a basement window and eluding guards.
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Reporter defies court in child killing case
Twila Decker of The State newspaper in Columbia was found in contempt May 26 for refusing to reveal her source about state doctors finding Susan Smith sane to stand trial but with a mental disorder. The state Supreme Court unanimously ruled the source must be disclosed despite First Amendment arguments.
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Missouri Ruling Allows Exhumation of Jesse James Body
A Clay County Missouri judge ordered exhumation for DNA testing and a new autopsy on Jesse James remains, over 100 years after his 1882 death in St Joseph. Betty Barr of Overland Park says the move will settle questions of relatedness and verify the grave occupant amid theories about Bob Ford and his brother.
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Doman hints at leaving GOP race for Congress seat
California Representative Bob Doman, visiting Iowa, suggested he might exit the Republican presidential field to seek re election to Congress. He said changes are occurring and it is very difficult to stay in the race. Dornan added he will decide by November whether to remain in the presidential contest or pursue re election plans.
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California
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Impotence Drug OK'd by FDA for Quick Erection
The FDA cleared Upjohn's alprostadil injection Caverject, the first impotence drug, with effects in five to twenty minutes and erection in up to 80 percent of cases. It will reach pharmacies in late August by prescription only, with price not yet set.
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Discovery could lead to new contraceptive
A protein in sperm called ZRK zona receptor kinase has been isolated and may enable a new class of birth control drugs. Researchers at Duke University say ZRK triggers enzymes that dissolve the eggshell to allow fertilization, with potential for a contraceptive vaccine or male birth control, though development could take a decade or more. The findings appear in Science.
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Science
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