Women win $205000 for police discrimination damages
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved 205000 in damages to 15 women denied Baltimore police jobs for discriminatory height and weight standards. The interim awards follow a 7-year federal suit against Police Commissioner Donald D. Pomerleau, with Judge Kaufman ordering interim payments while final figures are negotiated. Highest award is 40000. total in case may reach about 500000 with the broader suit.
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Ex-speaker's widow pleads innocent in Texas murder case
Liberty Texas AP Vickie Daniel widow of former Texas House speaker Price Daniel Jr briefly broke silence to deny she intentionally shot her husband to death She 33 pleaded innocent to a charge of knowingly and intentionally murdering her husband on January 19.
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Contempt lifted for Abscam reporter after testimony
Philadelphia Inquirer journalist Jan Schaffer, held in civil contempt for refusing to discuss an Abscam interview, testified briefly to limit questions. She had feared disclosing confidential sources and was released after agreeing not to face follow up inquiries.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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