Confessions Valid Judge Tells Jury in Jogger Case
In New York a judge ruled that a minor must have a parent present for a statement to be valid, dampening the defense in the Central Park jogger case. Attorneys reiterate that the admission was challenged as coerced while jurors asked about admissibility and requested materials as deliberations continue. Yusef Salaam 16 Raymond Santana 15 Antron McCray 16 face charges including attempted murder and rape from the park attack.
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Peter Rivera
Raymond Santana
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Charges Dropped in Anti Nuclear Melee Near Belmont
Allegany County grand jury declines to charge two protesters accused of charging horses at state police during an April confrontation in Cancadea. They reject protesters claims of police assault with clubs, leaving all criminal charges filed after the April 5 clash dismissed. The event capped tensions between the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Siting Commission and demonstrators opposing site inspections in Alleghany County.
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Cancadea
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Euken
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Hazardous Waste Drums Intact At Envirotek Site North Of Buffalo
Federal EPA official Dwayne Harrington oversees cleanup of the Envirotek site five miles north of Buffalo. Officials say about 2,000 drums and solvents dumped into pits remain contained and have not migrated off-site, including toward the Niagara River.
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New Legislation Caps Medicare Doctor Fees in New York
Gov. Mario Cuomo signed rules limiting what doctors may charge Medicare patients and easing drug benefits. The measure, effective January, caps payments at 115 percent of Medicare’s reasonable rate for most services, with 110 percent in 1998 and 105 percent in some cases. Violations face fines.
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Medicare
Aide to Cuomo denies tossing plate at lawyer
Albany County DA eyes more charges against John Jaccio Cuomo aide after he pleads innocent to third degree assault for allegedly throwing a plate at lawyer Jonathan Wehle at a birthday party. Wehle required 18 stitches for a facial gash.
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Youth, 17, arrested in Niagara River drownings
Niagara Falls Parks Police arrested 17 year old Rudolph Rogler after two Niagara Falls girls Jessica Currie 14 and Shelly Pembleton 17 disappeared during a party at Whirl Pool State Park. Police say they were pulled from the current in a prank after initial self rescue. Rogler faces two counts of second degree manslaughter following statements to police and the district attorney.
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New York State
Niagara River
Jessica Currie
Shelly Pembleton
Parks
Kenneth Lewis
Whirlpool State Park
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Rogler
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The
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Sears Listing Error Corrected for GE Range Model 4JB24GWH
A Sears preprint notes an error on page 15 dated August 5 regarding GE Range 64591 MFG 4JB24GWH. The unit does not have a lift-up cooktop. An apology is issued for any inconvenience caused.
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