Embattled Boston priest Shanley defrocked by pope
Archbishop O Malley informed Shanley that Pope John Paul II decided on Feb 19 to remove him from the priesthood. Ronald H Paquin, jailed 12 to 15 years for raping an altar boy, was also defrocked. Shanley, 73, awaits trial for raping four boys in the 1980s. settlements with victims were reached last month.
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Florida court strikes down Terri’s Law in Schiavo case
A Florida judge ruled Terri’s Law unconstitutional, striking down Gov. Jeb Bush’s measure to keep Terri Schiavo alive. The ruling cites violation of privacy rights and improper delegation of legislative power. Bush filed an immediate appeal as the tube remains inserted during the court challenge. Michael Schiavo has long fought to remove the feeding tube against Terri’s parents who push for continued life support.
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NYC approves domestic partner benefits bill
The New York City Council passed the Equal Benefits Bill requiring city contractors with contracts of at least 100000 dollars to offer health, family, and bereavement benefits to domestic partners regardless of sexual orientation. Supporters claimed enough votes to override a veto while Mayor Bloomberg argued the move oversteps social policy goals.
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