Defense rests in macabre murder trial in Kansas
In Linn County Kansas defense lawyers rested their case in the murder trial of John E Robinson Sr after calling three witnesses. Prosecutors seek the death penalty claiming Robinson killed at least six women including Suzette Trouten Izabela Lewicka and Lisa Stasi. The bodies were found in barrels at a rural storage property about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
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Victims urge tough sex policies despite Vatican's resistance
Victim advocates from the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests pressed U S bishops to adopt stringent local disciplining rules for abusive priests even if the Vatican weakens the national plan. They urged reforms not requiring papal approval such as extending civil statute of limitations, while Rome seeks changes to summary trials and lay review boards. Cardinal George of Chicago was set to join the joint commission in Rome.
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US forces halt arming Afghan militia fighters
U S military stopped handing over confiscated weapons to Afghan militias amid criticism it favored regional warlords over Karzai’s government. Col. Roger King said the policy shift aligns with building a national army. Analysts call it a step toward Afghan National Army authority, though questions remain on weapon sharing among veteran commanders.
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Police Corporal Charged Over Online Sex Encounters with Juveniles
BRIEFLY HOLMDEL New Jersey Cpl James R Davis 42 indicted by grand jury on child endangerment attempted sexual assault and official misconduct for using the Internet to seek sexual encounters with a minor He visited schools dressed as McGruff the Crime Dog Davis suspended pending arraignment.
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