KU task force pitches reforms to prevent campus sexual violence
The Kansas University Sexual Assault Task Force proposed 27 recommendations including an on campus prevention center, mandatory residence in dorms for all freshmen and fraternities, and extending discipline for off campus sexual violence when the victim is a student. Co chair Alesha Doan cited broad research and hundreds of public comments, with the center as the top priority guiding other reforms.
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Death penalty case delayed as U S Supreme Court weighs Kansas appeals
The Kansas Supreme Court postponed ruling in the death sentence of Scott D. Cheever for the 2005 killing of Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels. The stay aligns with the U S Supreme Court reviewing three other Kansas death penalty cases involving Jonathan Carr Reginald Carr and Sidney Gleason, all halted due to sentencing procedure errors.
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Lawrence rapist to stay at Larned State Hospital
Kansas Supreme Court upheld a Douglas County jury ruling that Kodi Thomas, convicted in 1996 of attempted rape and aggravated burglary, remains confined indefinitely at Larned State Hospital as a sexually violent predator. His prior sex crimes and the state civil commitment law are cited amid criticism of Larned’s staffing and treatment standards.
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U.S. pushes Kansas to seek body camera grants
U S Attorney Barry Grisom urged Kansas police to apply for a Justice Department body worn camera pilot program offering 17 million dollars in grants to buy cameras plus 2 million for training and 1 million for evaluation tools. The program is part of a 75 million three year plan to fund 50 000 cameras nationwide.
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Midwest 2015 forecast shows slowed growth across states
A new report projects sluggish economic growth for Kansas and eight other Midwest states in 2015. The outlook focuses on slower output, muted investment, and persistent headwinds across the region.
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