Supreme Court hearing over Megan Kanka killer’s conviction
Defense lawyers for Jesse Timmendequas urge New Jersey justices to overturn his 1997 murder verdict and death sentence. They claim pretrial publicity from The Trentonian and The Trenton Times tainted jurors and that prosecutors demonized him. They seek a new trial on grounds of an allegedly unfair process and courtroom conduct.
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Miami-Dade Reinstates Gay Rights Ordinance After Vote
Miami-Dade County commissioners approved a law banning discrimination against gays in housing and the workplace after four hours of public comment. The 7-6 vote mirrors a 1977 measure torpedoed by Anita Bryant and Save Our Children, highlighting the county’s early push and repeal of gay rights protections.
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Tragic Wisconsin case ends in burial amid neglect findings
Kay Kuffer, a 15 year old with severe cerebral palsy who weighed 15 pounds at death, was buried beside great grandparents in Janesville after authorities alleged her mother Karen Kuffer, 50, faced criminal neglect charges. Social services offered over the years were reportedly declined by the family, according to United Cerebral Palsy officials.
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Execution date changed as pope visit looms in St. Louis
Missouri Supreme Court rescheduled the execution of Darrell J. Meuse, 42, initially set for Jan. 27, to Feb. 10. Meuse was condemned for killing a former drug partner, his wife, and their handicapped son in 1988. The court gave no reason for the change while Pope John Paul II visited St. Louis.
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Search widens for escaped Texas death row inmate
Huntsville authorities comb 17000 acres of woods and marsh to find Martin Gurule who escaped Friday from the Fills and Estelle units. The search, once intense near the fence, will scale back direct pressure in the containment area to prompt a move by the convict. Wayne Scott, the executive director, said the shift aims to force a decision by Gurule.
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Bellboy Johnny Roventini dies at 88 in White Plains
Johnny Roventini, 88, known as the 4 foot bellboy who shouted Call for Philip Morris, died Monday in White Plains. In 1933 he met Milton Brow who created the famous cigarette ad campaign that made Roventini a lifelong icon with a contract and high earnings. He became a familiar voice on radio and TV through the 1950s and 1960s.
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Clinton says he did not perjure himself in Lewinsky matter
Clinton and his lawyers deny perjury charges amid Republican claims of a lie under oath. They argue definitions, memory gaps, and material relevance complicate proving perjury in deposition and grand jury testimony. Democrats say evidence is insufficient for impeachment, noting partisan split on the Judiciary Committee.
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Perjurers testify at hearing on Clinton impeachment
Perjurers Barbara Battalino and Pam Parsons testified about lying under oath on sex affairs and warned that if Clinton escapes punishment the judiciary and children suffer. Hyde pressed to finish articles of impeachment by year end, with a vote possible next week or the following week. Democrats backed censure though Hyde warned it would be out of order. Subpoenas on campaign fundraising proceeded despite conflicting briefings on the LaBella memo.
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Senate Republicans reelect leadership team for 2000
Senate Republicans kept the current leadership, with Trent Lott as majority leader and Mitch McConnell winning the uncontested race for minority of the Senate leadership’s top post. McConnell secured 39 votes to Hagel’s 13, signaling fundraising strength and cautious support from many Republicans.
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Clinton and Dole dispute FEC audit repayment
Federal Election Commission auditors recommend Clinton 1996 campaign repay 7 million and Dole 17.7 million in taxpayer funds tied to party ads. Both campaigns object, promising challenges. The six member commission will review the findings Thursday before a final decision.
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Bradley faces 2000 race as Democratic hopeful
Friends and allies expect former New Jersey senator Bill Bradley to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. Advisers have not finalized his decision, but supporters believe he will launch a campaign this year with Vice President Al Gore as a likely favorite. Bradley, noting his past indecisions in 1988 and 1992, has since lectured, advised on Wall Street, and promoted his book Values of the Game. Other potential candidates include Dick Gephardt Bob Kerrey John Kerry and Paul Wellstone.
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