Warrant error won't derail Midland man's arrest in Candyman case
A factual error in the Operation Candyman search warrant will not affect the Midland man Joel Kinzie Oldham III's federal obscenity possession conviction. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Roomberg said the rights waiver from pleading guilty ends challenges to the warrant, while prosecutors maintain the error does not invalidate warrants or suppress evidence. The case involves an FBI sting targeting online distribution of child pornography, with several defendants pleading guilty and facing prison terms. defense lawyers anticipate suppression hearings over the warrant issue.
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Odessa Kids Safe After Abduction Reported In Odessa
A man abducted twins from their home in south central Odessa on July 5. They were found about 90 minutes later in southeastern Odessa. one girl had been sexually assaulted. Texas Rangers aided OPD, with a sketch artist. suspect described as medium height, possibly orange boots and blue jeans, driving a green mid-size vehicle. Felony charges include aggravated sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping with up to 99 years imprisonment. Call OPD at 333-3641 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 333-TIPS with information.
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Campaign finance reforms scrutinized after corporate donations ban
Donors to Perry and other campaigns face tighter controls as officials discuss preventing corporate contributions. Officials defend checks, while ethics advocates pin responsibility on the Texas Ethics Commission for lax compliance and delayed investigations. The split commission has hindered enforcement since 1992, leaving reports often flawed.
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