Activists sue city over DNC protest arrests
More than two dozen animal rights demonstrators filed a civil rights lawsuit in U.S. District Court seeking damages and fees after Aug 15 anti-fur protests during the Democratic National Convention. Defendants say 41 of 42 arrests were dismissed. one pled guilty to vandalism with a sentence set for Oct 24.
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Gym roof collapses injuring East High students in Cleveland
In Cleveland the roof of East High School's octagonal gym collapsed during gusty winds, injuring three students aged 14 and 15 with minor injuries. An adult also received treatment. the building was evacuated and closed for the weekend as investigators probe the cause amid recent heavy rain. A witness described feeling like an earthquake as ceiling tiles fell.
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Canadian man dies after jump from Empire State Building observation deck
Sylvain Laverriere a 19 year old from Montreal plunged 65 floors to death after reportedly telling a guard he did not want to live. He climbed over 86th floor barriers around 9 15 p m Thursday and fell to a ledge on the 21st floor. Police said he arrived from Quebec Wednesday and had recently broken up with his girlfriend.
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Centennial High students charged in mascot kidnapping case
Police say Centennial High School students abducted Blu the bulldog mascot, forced a fight with a Mojave dog, then left Blu tied on the 50 yard line. Five Mojave students were arrested on felony cruelty and theft charges, with more arrests expected as the investigation continues. Blu was found Sept 28 wounded and recovering as Centennial defeated Mojave 24 6.
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