Craig Says He Did Nothing Wrong Amid Ethics Review
Idaho senator Larry Craig, facing an ethics review after a guilty plea in a Minneapolis airport restroom sting, denies wrongdoing and reiterates he is not gay. He apologizes for the cloud over Idaho, saying he overreacted and made a poor decision while vowing to let counsel advise him on next steps.
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Judge drops hazing charges against Rider officials
In Trenton New Jersey a Superior Court judge dismissed aggravated hazing counts against Rider University officials Dean Anthony Campbell and Ada Badgley in the death of freshman Gary DeVercelly Jr The charges were part of an Aug 3 indictment including three Rider students prosecutors said there was insufficient evidence to proceed to trial Badgley’s attorney said she was unaware of the events that led to the death.
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SAT scores dip as record test takers rise
The class of 2007 posted the lowest math and reading SAT scores since 1999, with critical reading 502 and math 515. Writing average slipped to 494. A record near 1.5 million students took the test, the most diverse group yet, as Maine uses SAT for Grade 11 assessments under No Child Left Behind.
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Former astronaut Lisa Nowak seeks insanity defense
Former astronaut Lisa Nowak plans to use temporary insanity as a defense in the February assault and attempted kidnapping case in Orlando. Defense attorney cites major mood disorder, OCD, insomnia, brief psychotic disorder, weight loss, and marital separation as factors guiding the strategy. Nowak, 44, was arrested after confronting Colleen Shipman at Orlando International Airport and attempting to enter Shipman’s car, with a duffel bag containing a mallet, knife, and BB gun. Shipman escaped. Nowak faces charges of attempted kidnapping, battery, and burglary with assault and has pleaded not guilty.
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Judge approves Noriega extradition to France after U S prison term
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega can be extradited to France once he serves his 1992 drug trafficking sentence. He is due for release Sept 9 in Florida. France accuses him of laundering over 3 million dollars in drug profits through Paris banks and buying luxury apartments. If appealed, the case may proceed to higher review as to whether Panama return was warranted.
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