Juveniles Win Right to Jury Trial In Kansas Court
Kansas Supreme Court rules juveniles have constitutional right to jury trials, potentially forcing hundreds of retrials. Douglas County officials warn system will face longer processing times and higher costs with more prosecutors needed. District Attorney Charles Branson notes current staffing may be insufficient and trials could rise dramatically.
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Manhattan in the mix for 450 million bio security lab
A federal draft environmental impact statement shows six sites under study for a National Bio and Agro Defense Facility. Kansas State University in Manhattan remains in contention with leaders expressing optimism and noting no major environmental issues, while DHS is expected to pick a site later this year. Other sites include Athens Georgia Granville County North Carolina Madison County Mississippi San Antonio and Plum Island New York.
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N.C
Madison County
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San Antonio
Plum Island
Moving virus research could be costly and risky
A Homeland Security Department study says relocating high security animal disease research could devastate the U.S. economy more than continuing at Plum Island. The 1,005-page report lists five candidate mainland sites Athens Georgia Manhattan Kansas Butner North Carolina San Antonio Texas and Floyd Mississippi as options with a late fall decision expected. A sixth option of a new Plum Island lab is deemed less likely due to cost and accessibility concerns.
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Miss
Plum Island
Lawsuit over Kansas basketball star Collins moves forward
Jessica Brown, 35, who worked at Jayhawker Towers, alleges assault in May 2007 and a Douglas County judge granted more than 75000 dollars in judgment after Collins failed to respond. Attorney James Wisler says he will respond to a motion to set aside the default. Collins now has new counsel from Stevens & Brand. Collins says he believed his previous attorney remained.
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Lawrence
Wisler
Jessica Brown
Chris Burger
Brad Finkelder
Stevens & Brand Law
He's 61 and She's 22 Tie The Knot This Sunday
A couple announces their wedding this Sunday with the bride age 22 and groom 61 stating their union completes their dreams and that they found lasting love in each other. Local friends and family anticipate a small ceremony and joyful reception.
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