Experts urge fair trials amid heated Zimmerman case debates
Analysts and lawyers from Carbondale discuss protecting rights to examine government conduct and protest while ensuring fair trials. They advocate careful jury selection and possible venue changes, noting past high profile cases like Blagojevich highlight public influence and the need for balance in justice.
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Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Rich Whitney
Carbondale
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America
Illinois
Rod Blagojevich
William Schroeder
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Moonbuggy: Siu students to participate in NASA contest
SIU students including senior Kaleb Hartman prepare a 70 foot moon buggy weighing about 170 pounds for the NASA contest. Damian Stokes notes drivers for Saturday have not been selected. the 40 teams include international entrants. SIU’s Lisa Cohn helped design onboard electronics. other team members are Beaven Rogers McGee Sager Schmidt and Bickers.
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Kaleb Hartman
Damion- Stokes
Siu Moonbuggy
Lisa Cohn
Jonathan Beaven
Daniel Rogers
Caleb McGee
Nick Sager
Ryan Schmidt
Laura Bickers
Crow and Daniels at Walker's Bluff headline concert bundle
Sheryl Crow and Charlie Daniels will perform at Walker's Bluff with tickets on sale Sunday. First week sale is exclusive at Walker's Bluff General Store, then online at southernticketsonline.com and by phone 618-453-6000. General admission 60 dollars, VIP 125 dollars. Rain or shine, no refunds. Doors open at 5 p.m. For info call 618-956-9900.
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Charlie Daniels
Crow
Walker's Bluff
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Fracking debate grows at Longbranch Coffeehouse
In Saline County strong views rise over fracking with concerns about carcinogenic chemicals and aquifer contamination. SAFE plans a protest while supporters urge regulated exploration for jobs and lower prices. lawmakers emphasize cautious development and domestic energy goals.
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Patula
SAFE
Saline County
Jack Overstreet
Next Energy LLC
the Southern
Overstreet
Southern Illinois
United States
Shimkus
Zimmerman charged with murder in Trayvon case
George Zimmerman appeared to face second degree murder charges amid public uproar and divided reactions. The case centers on the fatal confrontation with Trayvon Martin as Zimmerman asserts self-defense under Florida law.
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Florida
Corey
Martin
Washington
Tracy Martin
Mark O'Mara
O’mara
Jesse Jackson
al Sharpton
Sanford
White House
Barack Obama
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