Charleston Man Seeks New Trial In Student Killing Case
Attorneys for Anthony B. Mertz argue for a new trial citing judge errors and improper evidence linking him to a 1999 murder and a 2000 arson. They also contend more proof on malaria drug side effects from his Marine Corps service should have been allowed.
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Schools cancel trips amid war fears and terrorism threats
Jamaica high school district in central Illinois canceled a June European trip for 15 students and an Washington DC trip for 40 eighth graders due to terrorism concerns after the Iraq war. Other districts nationwide scrapped out of state trips and some international travel while keeping local outings under review.
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New York
Rochester
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Sidell
Illinois House approves limits on clemency power
The Illinois House passed a bill 95 to 19 to require hearings and a public report from the Prisoner Review Board before a governor can commute death sentences. Victims’ families would be notified of clemency hearings. The measure preserves some governor authority but blocks blanket clemency. The bill moves to the Senate.
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Illinois lawmakers weigh cap on tobacco appeal bonds over PM case
In Madison County Philip Morris faces a 12 billion dollar appeal bond after a judge ruled light cigarettes marketed as safer were deceptive. Lawmakers consider capping bonds to protect Master Settlement funds vital to Illinois finances while critics urge not to bail out the tobacco industry. Governor Thompson’s former firm backs a cap. others warn bankruptcy could erode state revenue.
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Chicago
Lawmakers push to revive reckless homicide presumption
Illinois legislators seek SB 96 to let juries presume guilt in fatal drunk driving cases, assembling a mechanism to bypass a January Supreme Court ruling. State's Attorney Scott Rueter argues for enhanced penalties via aggravated DUI while defense attorneys warn it weakens proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The bill cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee 9-0 and moves to the full Senate.
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Illinois Supreme Court
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