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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 2002

Page

3

Governor Defends Pilots in Afghan Bombing Fundraiser

SPRINGFIELD AP Governor George Ryan backed two Illinois pilots charged in a mistaken bombing that killed four Canadians, saying they are not cowboys and deserve support. Schmidt and Umbach, from the 183rd Fighter Wing, face involuntary manslaughter and other counts after a bomb misidentified Canadian troops during a live-fire exercise. They must report for a hearing at Barkdale Air Force Base. lawyers urge a new probe amid six-figure legal costs.

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Legislator Faces Resignation Call Over Trooper Rides

EAST ST. LOUIS AP A legislative candidate calls for Rep Wyvetter Younge to resign after revelations she used Illinois State Police troopers as drivers to Springfield. Younge says rides were rare emergency options. opponents accuse waste of taxpayer funds. Comptroller records show $3995 claimed for 49 session days.

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Appeals Court tosses out Jenny Jones Show award

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 that the Jenny Jones Show owed no duty to protect guest Scott Amedure from a third party's crime. The panel reversed a 1999 Oakland County jury verdict awarding $29.3 million to Amedure's family.

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