Missouri Senate bill targets odometer rollbacks in used cars
A Missouri Senate bill to require odometer readings on title transfers may aid ongoing rollback suits against Kansas City used car dealers. Attorney General office plans more suits. bill sponsor J B Banks expects swift passage, arguing current law channels injuries but does not curb rollbacks. The move targets cross state car laundering seen in Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, with eight-plus cases documented and late model high mileage cars most at risk.
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Court Upheld Drug Verdict From Nation of Islam Leader
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the narcotics conspiracy convictions of Nathaniel Muhammad leader of the Kansas City Temple of the Nation of Islam and four followers. Muhammad 50 Jordan 40 Hudson 50 Jackson 38 and Mims 34 were found guilty in a 124 day trial in Karnas City. Sentences ranged from 8 to 14 years with counts for narcotics sales. The court noted 61 overt acts including 13 substantive narcotics violations.
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Karnas City
Muhammad
Mims
Jackson
Appeals Court
Jordan
Hudson
U.S. Supreme Court
Bullet Riddled Body Found in Trunk in Illinois
The bullet riddled body of Lionel Pruitt, a St Louis man, was found Tuesday locked in the trunk of his car in a Centreville towing yard. Police say two men have been arrested in connection with the slaying and an informant aided the investigation. The suspect claimed self defense and warrants were to be filed.
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St. Louis
Lionel Pruitt
North St. Louis
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Man Gives Away Thousands Outside Seattle Safeway
A well dressed man with a plastic laundry basket gave away an estimated 2000 to 8000 dollars to passersby outside a Seattle Safeway. Witnesses described a foreign accent and noted the man briefly entered the store before dispensing money outside. He claimed the money was his own as a police officer questioned him and then left.
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Seattle
Safeway
Emmett Moriarti
Chris Nets
Lebanon rejects Israeli demand on Nabatieh troops
Lebanese authorities refused Israel's demand for withdrawal of Syrian troops from Nabatieh eight miles from the Israeli frontier but signaled willingness to pursue negotiations through U S mediation. Washington views diplomacy as feasible and contacts continue.
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Lebaron
Terael
Taraeli
U.S
Foreign Office
Washington
Israel
Nabatiyeh
Lebanon
Nader Blames Consumers for Poor Miami Talk Turnout
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader criticized the audience at the University of Miami for low attendance at a Monday talk. He suggested the weather and student priorities reduced interest, noting the university's unique culture may affect engagement. Students offered mixed reactions, with some praising his message and others urging sharper, more provocative arguments.
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University of Miami
Nader
Riverybody
Marie Mar
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