Peterson case reveals high expert costs in murder trial
Fresno reporting notes Scott Peterson ran out of money during a six month murder trial and his defense hired many experts at taxpayer expense. The roster included DNA forensics and dog tracking specialists. He was convicted in November and sentenced to death. In Phoenix, Jessica Lynch received a warriors medal of valor from an American Indian veterans group on Piestewa Peak marking the ambush anniversary and honoring Lori Piestewa.
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Priest acquitted in decades-old church rape case in Brockton
A 76-year-old priest, Rev. John P. Lyons, was acquitted of raping a boy from 1987 to 1989 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Rochester. The accuser, now 26, testified to the abuse starting when he was eight. The jury’s verdict drew a mother’s sobs as Lyons expressed delight.
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Minnesota teachers offer aid after Red Lake shooting tragedy
Teachers met on Wednesday at the Red Lake Reservation to plan how to support students after the mass shooting at Red Lake High School. Principal Chris Dunshee urged recovery and return to school as counselors and tribal leaders coordinate care for families and victims.
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