Woman burned by estranged husband wins $1.15 million against prosecutors
Ruby Whylly Powell, burned in July 1981 while heading to testify against Jerome Whylly, earns a total $2.3 million verdict with half against the state attorney's office for negligence. The city case holds prosecutors liable for witness protection, with $50,000 paid to Powell and the rest split.
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Jerome Whylly
Hillsborough County
Ms. Powell
State Attorney’s Office
Redwood Summer protests split sawmill town in California
About 1,000 logging protesters and 1,000 industry supporters staged rival demonstrations in Fort Bragg Mendocino County as 300 to 40 officers kept order. Organizers promoted nonviolence while aiming to halt logging practices and overseas log shipments. Georgia Pacific field hosted the protest under permit.
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Prosecutors weigh options in North case
In Washington the Iran Contra case against Oliver North faces decisions on how to handle a court ordered witness by witness review of testimony. The appeals court vacated three convictions and sent the matter to Judge Gesell for a hearing possibly triggering a new trial.
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Lawrence Walsh
Friedman
Supreme Court
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Court of Appeals
Gesell
Living Opportunities seeks teaching professionals in Topeka
Living Opportunities, a national nonprofit serving developmentally disabled individuals, seeks teachers for Topeka and Lawrence programs. Fall and part-time day evening and weekend positions require a college degree or background in Behavioral Sciences and include case work for 2-3 clients, group home management, teaching independent living skills, and staff supervision. Call Kathy Richardson at 913-267-2927 for interview times.
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Topeka
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Case Podem
Kathy Richardson
EOE
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