Scientist released after rare virus case at Yale New Haven Hospital
Dr Jean-Paul Gonzalez, third global case of Labia arena virus, was discharged after Aug 20 hospitalization following the Aug 8 lab spill. He contracted the rodent-borne virus while cleaning tissue culture at Yale School of Medicine. Prognosis is good.
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New Haven
Conn
Jean-Paul Gonzalez
Yale-New Haven
Brazil
Gonzalez
Yale School of
Immunologist fined for converting engineered cell line
A former NIH immunologist in Baltimore was ordered to pay 5000 for intentionally killing genetically engineered cells developed by a colleague. Prosecutors said Monday the case marks the first use of conversion law in relation to engineered cells. Assistant US Attorney Donna Sanger noted that conversion typically involves diverting benefits, and the judge held Dr Prince Kumar Arora prevented a fellow researcher from using the scientist’s cell line.
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Baltimore
National Institutes of Health
Donna Sanger
Prince Kumar Arora
Four charged in five-state crime spree across Midwest
Four suspects Benjamin H Brooks 27 of New Haven Indiana Frederick J Treesh 30 of Waterloo Indiana Treesh s common law wife Keisha Harth and Anthony Washington face multiple charges in a multi state crime spree that included bank robberies video store holdups and carjackings. Two people were killed and two injured as a security guard at an adult bookstore was shot during a police chase ending the spree.
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Cleveland
Midwest
Benjamin H Brooks
New Haven
Ind
Frederick J Treesh
Waterloo
Treesh
Keisha Harth
Anthony Washington
Students plead guilty in fraternity pledge death
Two Southeast Missouri State University students pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and hazing in the death of a fraternity pledge. Mikel Giles and Cedric Murphy received probation and community service for involuntary manslaughter and short jail terms for hazing. The case involves the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and the February 15 initiation death of Michael Davis with multiple pledges and alleged abuse during the ritual.
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ST Louis
Southeast Missouri State University
Mikel Giles
Cedric Murphy
Giles
Dallas
Murphy
Memphis
Tenn
Kappa
Alpha Psi
Michael Davis
Davis
California Governor signs law barring teachers with felonies
Gov Pete Wilson signs a measure that permanently revokes teaching credentials for educators convicted of felony sex offenses or distributing drugs to minors. Previously some felons could have credentials restored after one year. The law applies to California classrooms and strengthens teacher vetting nationwide.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Pete
Rocket lifts $84 million weather satellite into orbit
A Atlas rocket launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base carried an $84 million Defense Meteorological Satellite Program weather satellite into polar orbit at about 526 miles. The launch was successful and the satellite is functioning normally, replacing an older unit near the end of its 27 month operational life.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
Funct
Bally Birdwell
Defense Meteorological Satellite
U S
Slayings Stoking Push for Gay-Protection Measures
In Irving near Dallas three gay men were killed in separate stabbings over the past year, with a suspect charged in one case. In Houston four football stars face murder charges in a July nightclub killing of a gay man as gay-rights leaders press for stronger police protection and tougher bias crimes penalties amid renewed hate law questions.
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Houston
Irving
Dallas
Aozensot
Fair arrest spree highlights drugs at event and forgery case
Police report shows Seedy side near the Fair with marijuana arrests at a Willie Nelson concert and a string of minor drug offenses. A Canadian man, Frank Charlebois of Welland Ontario, faced felony forgery charges after attempting to buy a chain with a forged traveler's check at a local stall.
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Santana
Willie Nelson
Walsh
Wille
Geddes
Fairgrounds
Far
Far Thstone
Tye
Alsh
Tye Fair
Frank Charlebois
Welland
Ontaro
Charlebois
Charles Duquette
Duquette
Rocking the Live Line Demonstration at the Fair
Niagara Mohawk teams staged a dramatic Live Line demonstration at the Fair featuring a wood squirrel dummy and hot sticks to show electrical dangers. A crowd of about 100 watched as a simulated accident sparked a power outage and safety tips prevailed. Two youths were arrested for stealing golf carts, and a student’s purse containing 400 dollars was recovered within 15 minutes after being left on a car at Oswego Fairgrounds.
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Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Tom Chase
Rocky
John Kavanaugh
Chase
Science and Industry
Niagara Mohawk
Kavanaugh
Karen Zongrone
Utica
State University College
Oswego
Grace Kelley
Carthage
Patricia
Nellis
Nellie Kelley
Grace
Sullivan Parking Lot
Charles Zehe
Fairgoer Profiles and Police Handling at State Park Event
Syracuse resident works as administrative assistant in the Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation. At the fair she enjoys Italian sausage with green peppers and onions and rides the Himalaya while noting police practice of appearance tickets and delayed court dates hinting at Labor Day gaps.
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Office of Parks, Recreation and
State Parks
Geddes Town Court
Walsh
Lockheed Martin Merger Impacts Central New York Jobs
Early indications suggest job security at Martin Marietta plants in Utica and Electronics Park as Lockheed merger discussions unfold. Officials say little overlap with Lockheed’s core radar work, while noting possible consolidation to eliminate duplicate costs and a complementary fit for Central New York operations.
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Martin Marietta
Saliha
Utica
Electronics Park
Lockheed
Keith Mordoff
California
New York
Ocean, Radar & Sensor Systems
Mordoff
Tim Burris
Marsland
Lockheed Sanders
Sette
Lockheed Martin
Bethesda
Wmign Wi
Central New York
OJ Simpson defense seeks files on detective Fuhrman
Los Angeles defense for O J Simpson seeks access to personnel files of detective Mark Fuhrman accusing him of racism and lying while Fuhrman’s attorney argues the move would inflame the case. Judge Lance Ito ordered more written arguments before ruling on releasing confidential records of Fuhrman and three other detectives.
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O J. Simpson
Mark Fuhrman
Simpson
Brentwood
Robert H. Tourtelot
Superior Court
Lance Ito
Fuhrman
Ito
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