Fourth Grade Girl Killed by Paper Roll
In Liberty County Georgia a 10 year old girl Christina Aliffi was killed when an 233 pound eight foot long roll of art paper toppled from a wall while she and a classmate were sent to a school garage to fetch a roll. Sheriff Don Martin said the accident occurred after the classmate moved the vertically stored roll. Christina's mother Barbra Aliffi criticized supervision and questioned school handling of the incident.
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Parents charged in girl's murder case shocks community
Ken and Roselene Wilkinson were indicted by a Dade County grand jury on one count each of first degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of 4 year old Kendra Lockhart. Both claim the other delivered the fatal blow as investigators seek the actual killer.
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Boston doctor clears abuse charges after long fight
Massachusetts General Hospital anesthesiologist Dr. Robbie Sweitzer faced a child neglect accusation for leaving her two sleeping daughters in a running car while she dropped film at a Sam's Club. After eight months and $15,000 in legal fees, DSS reversed the finding and expunged the allegation, though the case highlighted systemic costs to families.
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Bobbie Sweitzer
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Smoking gun alters tobacco lawsuits in Liggett settlement
In a Florida trial, Jean Connor and James Clark may see the first use of Liggett’s public admissions against rivals as RJR fights to delay. Liggett’s admission that smoking is addictive and harms minors shapes settlements and future claims, with 22 state Medicaid funds and thousands of private suits affected.
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TV Violence Study Criticizes Ratings System
Washington scholars from four universities released findings in the National Television Violence Study showing no decline in violence on TV over two years. They reported 6 percent of 1995-96 shows contained violence, urged replacing the current code with content labeling, and warned ratings may entice children to seek out violent programs despite parental efforts.
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