Edwards Indicted Over hush money to hide affair
The indictment details payments from two backers to conceal John Edwards affair and pregnancy with Rielle Hunter. Prosecutors say the funds acted as campaign contributions shielding his candidacy, totaling hundreds of thousands for living costs and travel to hide Hunter and her child. Edwards faces six counts with possible prison.
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John Edwards indicted on six charges over $925,000 in hush funds
A federal grand jury charged two time presidential candidate John Edwards with conspiracy four counts of illegal campaign contributions and one false statements count. Prosecutors say private funds from Fred Baron and Bunny Mellon paid to hide his pregnant mistress and love child. Edwards pleaded not guilty.
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Bunny” Mellon
Trial Continued in Roswell Case Over Breanna Death
Steffanie Kautz's preliminary hearing revealed chaotic home conditions and disputed negligence. Prosecutors argued Steffanie delayed emergency care while defense portrayed the death as a tragic accident. Steffanie bound over for District Court trial, with father Michael Bodge defending her actions.
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Wildfire update across multiple western states
Fires have burned vast areas across Arizona New Mexico and Colorado with strong winds lowering containment. The Horseshoe Two blaze near Cochise County is 50 percent contained after winds forced back from 75. About 800 firefighters battle to protect evacuated communities as Paradise and East Whitetail Canyon house about a dozen homes each. Inter state 40 near Flagstaff may close due to the northern Arizona blaze. The Engineer fire near Camp Navajo covers 100 acres with guards securing the area. Miller fire near Taos is 95 percent contained. a Carson National Forest fire near Taos threatens houses but evacuation orders eased. In Colorado a 20 acre Keystone area fire approached homes as winds calm.
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Roswell Museum Leader Reflects on Two Decades of Service
Shuster, longtime Roswell resident and former Artesia society editor, describes her 20 years with the Roswell museum. She credits working with her father and the center’s growth as the “blessing” of her career while preserving the extraterrestrial information hub’s mission.
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New Mexico Governor's Merit Based Judicial Appointments
The governor appoints district judges from nominees chosen by a bipartisan commission of judges lawyers and non lawyers. From 2003 to 2010 Richardson led the state while ethics probes emerged. He withdrew from consideration as commerce secretary amid a federal transport financing inquiry with no indictments. Separate federal probes focus on pay to play in state investments.
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