Jackson County plea bargain limits with exceptions
Jackson County State's Attorney Howard Hood for years limited plea bargaining to restore confidence in the system while allowing exceptions. He cites 710 probation for first offenders and deferred prosecution, arguing prosecutors should have the right not the duty to bargain.
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Jackson County
Howard Hood
Hood
Time Magazine
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Ore
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Boulder
Colo
Alaska
Tne Thepublican
Ann Schottman Knol
West Frankfort strike workers face court for contempt
Striking West Frankfort city workers are ordered to appear before Judge Charles Quindry in Benton at 9 a.m. Monday to explain why they ignored a restraining order to return to work. City officials fear the stoppage may end, though reasons for the wage demand remain undisclosed.
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Charles Quindry
Benton
Quindry
Franklin County
Don R. Lucas
Mike McClatchey
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Plea bargain limits public knowledge in rape case
Billy Tinsley received a 30 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to rape in a three case set, in exchange for the state dropping two charges. Prosecutor Clemons and defense attorney Rippe defend the deal as balancing outcomes while Judge Richman supports plea bargaining to speed justice. Tinsley, 42, claims innocence, saying the 17 year old consented.
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Ann Schottman Knol
Billy Tinsley
Tinsley
John Clemons
Clemons
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Menard
Larry Rippe
Rippe
Richard E. Richman
Jackson County
Richman
Hood
SIUC study finds urban wildlife a valued amenity
SIUC graduate student Steven M. Jenkusky studied Carbondale’s wildlife and habitat, counting 48 bird species across six transects from residential areas to downtown and cemetery. He notes benefits such as recreation and education but warns of damages from pests, urging diverse vegetation and selective neglect to support urban fauna.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
W.D. Klimstra
SIUC
Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory
Carbondale
Jenkusky
Oakland Cemetery
Siuc Museum
Rience
Steven Jenkusky
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