Unseal of Diocesan Documents Sparks Privacy Debate in Court
In a 24 year delay, Judge Long unsealed pretrial civil discovery in a settlement involving the Altoona Johnston Diocese. The case centers on improper contact with altar boys by Pastor McCaa, with redacted amounts and victim identities. The ruling weighs privacy against First Amendment access while noting sealing is unusual.
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Electors face online threats ahead of Dec 19 vote
Pennsylvanian electors report threats and unverified emails linked to the Trump campaign. Christine Toretti describes an organized effort, while Tina Pickett says she sees anger not threats. State police investigate with no charges yet as Peg Ferraro prepares to cast her ballot in Harrisburg.
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Man Dies After Butler County Route 422 Crash
A Saturday morning crash on Route 422 in Butler County killed Richard James Duncan who crossed into the eastbound lane, colliding head on with a 2014 Chevy Silverado driven by a 75 year old woman. The man and the other driver’s passenger were taken to hospital or flown to Pittsburgh. names and conditions not released. Life Flight and local responders assisted. investigation ongoing.
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Woman found shot to death in Pittsburgh neighborhood
Police say 27 year old Michelle Mercuri was killed by a shotgun wound to the head in the South Side Slopes. The Allegheny County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide after a 1 30 a m call about a possible robbery and a reported female hostage.
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