Attorney conduct questions swirl after Seiden departure
The Journal-World reports questions about why Deputy Seiden quit and whether DA Valdez apologized to Spiehs. Seiden’s exit delays rape case work, with cases reassigned while Spiehs faces multiple federal lawsuits. Disciplinary actions loom as both Seiden and Valdez are probed for alleged rights violations of a juvenile sex crime victim.
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Lawrence Public Schools to offer new stipends and moves
Lawrence district negotiates a tentative contract with PAL CWA offering vertical and horizontal movement pay raises, fall and spring eligibility, $7000 stipends for speech language pathologists occupational therapists and physical therapists, a $1100 raise for high school cheer directors, two new 3015 stipends for DECA, and about a $139 increase in fringe benefits plus $75 monthly retirement contributions. The agreement aims to attract staff amid rising filling challenges, with ratification votes by certified staff and pending board approval.
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Teen fatally shoots sophomore at Lawrence High School
Washington loaded a live round and pointed a gun at Higgins, a Lawrence High School sophomore, who died at Olathe Medical Center after the 11 p.m. incident. Under a plea, he will be sentenced as both juvenile and adult under EJJP, though originally slated for adult trial. Judge Brenda ordered the arrangement.
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Judge Refuses Justice in Higgins Murder Hearing
Cameron sentences Washington to juvenile time until age 22.5 followed by six months after care. if noncompliant to age 23, he faces 123 months in prison. Dozens attend, many supporters in red with Higgins’ photo, crying, urging accountability and closure forMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
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Local News and City Government Highlights
City government and county governance topics arise in letters and local notices. University of Kansas matters appear in the page’s SPOFIS section amid administrative notices and editorial commentary.
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Journal-World Corrects Policy Notice
The Journal World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors’ attention. Readers are urged to report errors by calling 832-7154 or emailing news ljworld com.
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