Federal judge weighs bail for Caraden woman arreste at border
A federal magistrate ordered a reconsideration of bail for Lucia Garofalo and two others detained on minor immigration charges after prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence. The three were arrested December 19 at Beecher Falls border crossing for alleged entry violations.
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Remains Believed to Be Missing Woman Found in Park
In Silver Spring Maryland a decades old missing person case is reshaping after authorities recovered burnt remains in a park about five miles from the subject’s home. Police say the victim was Michele Dorr who vanished on May 31, 1986, with investigators noting strange indicators and tips guiding the search. A helicopter was previously involved as detectives pursue leads and verify identity.
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Couple seeks court permission to visit hospital son
Richard and Dawn Kelso of Exton Pennsylvania filed a Delaware Family Court petition seeking visitation with their 10 year old son Steven Kelso who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. They deny abandoning him and say they needed respite from continuous care. Steven remains in care after a judge granted temporary custody to the state.
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Florida adopts lethal injection as state’s main execution method
Florida lawmakers approve a bill to make lethal injection the primary method of execution after botched electrocutions and Supreme Court scrutiny. Condemned inmates may still opt for electrocution, with Gov Jeb Bush expected to sign. A separate push to speed up death row appeals is pending.
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Amish man charged with raping three girls in Ohio
Norman Byler, 67, an elderly Amish man in Guernsey County, faces rape charges for assaults on three girls ages 3 and 5. He remained jailed on 1000 bond after a Dec. 27 filing. Byler’s daughter and son in law said the family sought mental health help and the Amish community hoped to handle the matter internally.
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Palmdale councilman pleads innocent to child molestation charges
Kevin Carney a Palmdale city councilman and former Los Angeles sheriff s sergeant pleaded innocent to 17 felony counts of child molestation and one misdemeanor count of possessing child pornography. He turned himself in after charges and remains jailed on 2 million dollars bond. If convicted he faces life in prison. His attorney denied the charges calling it a smear campaign. Carney a 23 year veteran retired after his arrest in October and previously supervised abuse cases involving children.
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Debate over gays in military heats up
Washington observers note Democratic presidential candidates push to liberalize service by gays in the military. Gore ties openness to Joint Chiefs nominees. Bradley and other rivals weigh in. Clinton remains supportive, citing duty and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. military leadership terms run through 2001 with several upcoming replacements.
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Campaign reform spar heats GOP presidential debate
The Republican field clashes over tax cuts and reform as Bush McCain Forbes Keyes and Bauer push conservative credentials. McCain defends FCC intervention and tax policy while Bush touts Texas record. Bradley and Gore anchor Democrats on gays in the military and Pentagon policy as the forum airs on C-SPAN MSNBC.
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McCain petitions highlight Central New York support and gaps
Volunteers pressed McCain petitions across New York's districts, with strong backing in Central New York. In the 23rd and 25th districts, signatures exceeded targets, while the North Country fell short in some areas. Forbes and Bush pursued access across the state, convening large signature campaigns and potential legal challenges.
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