Holloway divorce linked to Aruba case echoes Alabama custody tale
The Jefferson County filing reveals George Jug Twitty and Beth Twitty separated December 15 and cite incompatible temperaments in their divorce from Natalee Holloway’s mother. Separate items note a Fort Lauderdale case where two teens face murder charges, a Louisville man’s settlement over a wrongful conviction, and New Orleans police officers granted bail in the Danziger Bridge shootings.
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Santa's Butt Porter Returns to Maine Shelves
Maine beer sellers may place Santa's Butt Winter Porter back on shelves after the attorney general's office determined the importer likely would win the ACLU lawsuit. The Bureau of Liquor Enforcement had initially blocked the beer and two others with nude imagery, but reversed the decision.
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Former Massachusetts House speaker pleads guilty to obstruction
Former Massachusetts House Speaker Thomas Finneran admitted guilt to obstruction of justice in a deal that ends his possible prison time for misrepresenting his role in a redistricting plan that reduced minority voting power. Federal prosecutors dismissed three perjury counts in exchange.
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Michigan imam deported over terror ties to Israel
Fawaz Damra, 46, former imam of Ohio's Islamic Center of Cleveland, was deported after being convicted in 2004 of concealing ties to Palestinian Islamic Jihad while seeking U.S. citizenship. He flew to Amman then crossed to the West Bank, according to U S immigration officials.
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California Governator re inauguration arson at Mizpah Hotel
A Reno arson case left 12 dead and 31 injured after a mattress fire at the Mizpah Hotel. Valerie Moore pleaded not guilty to arson and multiple first degree murder counts as mental competency review continues. Prosecutors may seek the death penalty. Nearby, meningitis fears spread after a University of New Hampshire student died prompting school shutdowns in Rhode Island towns. Separate cases involve a New York rapist posing as a officer and a Pittsburgh suit accusing Rite Aid of negligence in covering a former manager’s sexual assaults.
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Rhode Island lawyers accused in bid for leniency
An indictment unsealed Friday alleges two Rhode Island lawyers, including the mayor’s brother, tried to arrange a drug deal so a client could obtain a lighter sentence by alerting authorities. Bevilacqua Jr. is imprisoned. Cicilline has not been accused of wrongdoing.
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Buddy" Cianci
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Lost Colorado dog travels 1300 miles to Knoxville
Daisy a two year old rat terrier from Aurora Colorado disappeared from her yard seven months earlier. Tra cie Crass found her on Christmas night in Knoxville and alerted Daisy's veterinarian who contacted her owner. Daisy flew home to Denver International Airport where she reunited with Yonda Lundstrom.
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Boy mimicked Saddam death. 10-year-old hangs self
A Houston boy, Sergio Pelico, 10, was found dead in his apartment after reportedly mimicking Saddam Hussein's execution by hanging from a bunk bed. Police said he watched a news report and may have been experimenting. Autopsy pending. uncle described him as curious and happy.
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