Florida abortion killing charges stand in federal case
A Pensacola judge refused to drop federal charges against Hill, an anti abortion extremist. He is accused of killing abortion doctor John B. Britton, 69, and escort Peony James H. Barrett, 74, outside the Ladies Center clinic on July 29. Judge Vinson noted that anti abortion actions involving blockades and threats are organized across state lines.
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U.S
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John B. Britton
James H. Barrett
Ladies Center Clinic
Former orderly convicted of rape in Pennsylvania case
In Waynesburg a jury found Joseph R. Hewitt, a former hospital orderly, guilty of raping an 81 year old comatose patient at Greene County Memorial Hospital. He was also convicted of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse indecent assault and indecent exposure and faces five to 10 years in prison. Key witness Irma Jean Vihlidal testified Hewitt stood near the victim’s bed Jan. 11 partially nude.
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Joseph R. Hewitt
Irma Jean Vihlidal
Hewitt
Greene County Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia judge strikes down abortion law provisions
A federal judge in Philadelphia invalidated parts of Pennsylvania's abortion statute ruling that poor women seeking taxpayer funded abortion need not provide police reports as proof of rape or incest. He also barred a requirement for two doctors to certify that an abortion is life saving before federal funds may be used.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
USS
John P. Fullam
Implant settlement payments delayed by foreign challenge
Ailing implant recipients face payment delays as 41 New Zealand women appeal the 4.25 billion settlement’s fairness. US Judge Pointer approved the deal on Sept. 1 but an appeal could push payments beyond next spring, threatening even the most ill to receive compensation. Foreign claimants may get 40 to 90 percent of U.S. awards.
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Ala
New Zealand
U.S
Sam Pointer
Gail Armstrong
National
Breast Implant Coalition
B. Lawrence Vincent
Texas
Relatives speak in Simpson murder case spread
Los Angeles relatives of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman reveal disturbing details. Kim Goldman says innocent until proven guilty. Dominique Brown calls Simpson insanely jealous and possessive. DNA tests reportedly link Simpson to blood at the crime scene. Defense considers calling Simpson's two children to testify. Sydney reportedly heard cries and voices after the killings.
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