Inglewood officer pleads innocent in videotaped arrest
Los Angeles police officer Jeremy Morse and partner Brian Darvish pleaded not guilty to assault and filing a false report after a bystander video showed Morse punching a handcuffed teenager. They face up to three years in prison. bail set at 25000 each. Aug 13 hearing scheduled.
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Public defenders rally behind Cox in Eavesdropping case
Attorney says charges unfounded and a legal tactic to chill defense work. John Rekowski defends Cox as primary attorney, pledging not guilty. Cox faces official misconduct and eavesdropping counts while serving as Union County public defender. supporters call for proper handling and caution over tape contents.
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Couple Charged After Alleged Child Abuse Case in Franklin County
Brewer and Ditto face aggravated battery of a child domestic battery and related counts after a child sustained severe injuries requiring hospital care. An emergency juvenile hearing resulted in temporary DCFS custody, no contact orders, and $30 000 bonds for each defendant.
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Teens Charged After Dousing Boy With Lighter Fluid
In Midland Texas three youths Casey Owens Eva Cedillo Monroe Rathbone were charged with aggravated assault after a video shows them dousing 17 year old Jonathan Perry with lighter fluid and setting him on fire Perry who was reportedly cooperative suffered second and third degree burns over about sixty percent of his body Sheriff Gary Painter noted consent does not excuse illegal acts and the incident was likened to MTVs Jackass in the tape
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Illinois Seizure Law Aims at Reckless Drivers
Governor signs new law allowing vehicle forfeiture to spouses in cases of suspended or revoked licenses. Offenders face seizure if offenses repeat. hardship return possible once for a spouse. State Police cite 18,469 citations in 2001 for suspended/revoked licenses and 12,857 for driving without a license.
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White Rabbit shop in Pinckneyville thrives on recycled crafts
The White Rabbit in Pinckneyville sells early Americana sunflower and apple crafts and wooden items like wheelbarrows built from recycled barn wood. Store rents are paid to the city by booth renters, with sales tax revenues aiding the mall and a long waiting list for spaces.
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Judge rejects plea in Moussaoui case amid death penalty talks
At a court hearing Judge Brinkema rejected a plea option while the government weighs a death sentence. Moussaoui debated a pure plea, but the judge said such a plea is not recognized. He criticized his lawyers and demanded independence in his defense as proceedings continue.
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Washington
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George Washington University Law
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John Walker Lindh
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