DA urges Lawrence to regulate massage parlors to curb trafficking
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson asks Lawrence City Commission to regulate the local massage industry. He cites cases where Chinese nationals were convicted of trafficking and promoting sexual services, and suggests licenses background checks therapist education and continuing ed. He notes other Kansas cities already regulate the industry and provides a list of possible rules.
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Eudorafest Returns With Blues and Barbecue in Eudora
The 20th annual Eudorafest kickoff today features a full day of entertainment, a vendor market, a 5 block parade from Kerr Field to Seventh Street, kids games, and a local talent show in downtown Eudora. Also today Baldwin hosts Lumberyard Arts Center Blues and Barbecue fundraiser with food and live bands at Joe Spurgeon Park. A memorial scoreboard at a Eudora ball field honors 5 year old Cainan Shutt killed five years ago on Kansas Highway 10.
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Asim on the N-word and campus dialogue at KU
Visiting lecturer Jabari Asim discussed who may use the N-word, saying he is not an absolutist and that speech should not be banned. He cited contexts like history and journalism where its use can be appropriate, while weighing its impact on exposing racism. The piece also notes KU hosts a Truth Booth event by the Spencer Museum and partners for student video recordings.
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Man to face trial for sex crime accusations
Tra cy Beleford 50 faces felony and misdemeanor charges including commercial sexual exploitation of a child promoting the sale of sexual relations and buying sexual relations. A judge ruled there is enough evidence for trial with a fourth possible count pending. The case stems from an Aug. 15-17 incident involving a 20-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl in Lawrence and Kansas City. Beleford’s trial is set for Jan. 11, 2017.
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