Court finds Clinton's alleged conduct not to be sexual assault
A federal judge in Little Rock dismissed Paula Jones's claim, ruling there were no genuine issues for trial as to sexual harassment. The 39 page ruling stated the governor's conduct was offensive but not sexual assault, ending a three year- plus White House drama. Clinton, finishing a six-nation Africa tour, expressed shock at the ruling. An appeal is expected.
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Clinton
Washington
Paula Jones
White House
Africa
Mike McCurry
Wright Finds No Outrage Claims In Arkansas Case
Excerpts of an opinion by U S District Judge Susan Webber Wright conclude the plaintiffs fail to meet the rigorous standards for outrage under Arkansas law and grant summary judgment on the quid pro quo and hostile work environment sexual harassment claim. The governor’s conduct is described as boorish but not criminal sexual assault. without federal law violation there is no actionable conspiracy claim.
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U.S. District Court
Susan Webber Wright
Arkansas
North Beckley PSD wins 54 percent sewer rate hike
The Public Service Commission approved the North Beckley Public Service District request for a 54 percent rate increase to fund upgrading a 0.5 to 2.5 million gallon per day sewage plant. Administrative Law Judge Keith George noted years of neglect and overextension of the system and criticized maintenance. The decision ends the need to divert 250,000 gallons daily to Beckley for treatment.
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State Public Service Commission
North Beckley
Beckley
George
PSD
Fixing the road and who pays the bill
Rose Pugh and a neighbor patched Little Laurel Road on Backus Mountain after a winter of rough roads. They did the job themselves because the state DOH said it could not fix the road. A new West Virginia bill aims to empower maintenance crews to address orphan roads now off state maps.
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Rose Pugh
Laurel Road
Backus Mountain
Pugh
State Division of Highways
Oak Hill
West Virginia
DOH
Mike Cobb
Fayette County
Cobb
Truck Damaged in Morning Fire in Beckley
Beckley firefighters battled a morning blaze in front of 1101 S Oakwood Ave damaging a 1971 Chevrolet owned by AA Electric. The engine compartment fire began at 11 36 a m from an electrical short igniting gas fumes. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated at 5000 dollars.
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Beckley
S. Oakwood Ave
AA Electric
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