Wages Garnishment Ruling Shakes State Debt Collections
A federal judge in New York halted widespread wage garnishments, ruling many creditors violated law by not informing debtors of exemptions. The decision could void thousands of debts and force refunds, while allowing creditors to continue under new notice requirements through June 30 and retroactive validity after July 1.
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Police rescue rapist from mob in Rodeo California
A crowd of about 300 Rodeo residents chased rapist Lawrence Singleton from a Levoport-area haven to an armored sheriff's van. He was escorted by six Contra Costa deputies to an undisclosed location as officers cite danger to his life. Singleton, released on parole after a 14 year sentence for the Mary Bell Vincent assault, had sparked protests across multiple counties.
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Donovan acquitted but bitter after jury clears Cabinet member
Former U.S. Labor Secretary Raymond J. Donovan, the first sitting cabinet officer indicted, walks from the Bronx court with his wife and lawyer after a Bronx jury acquits him of larceny and fraud in a $74 million Manhattan subway contract scheme from 1979 to 1984. The jury also clears co defendants of all charges. Donovan asks if the public will remember his reputation and his role in history.
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Hospital staff told not to discuss boy's death
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center convened a medical staff meeting to prevent further outside discussion about the death of 2-year-old Alexander Patrick Young, who died after admission for a skin rash. The state Health Department and Onondaga County Medical Examiner's office also investigated. a 5:30 pm meeting was scheduled for Wednesday per a memo from William J. Watt.
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Weather Outlook and Disjointed Local Notices
Patchy showers possible tonight with a 50 percent chance in Boca and light easterly winds. Some sun and a 30 percent shower chance midweek, with highs near 75 to 80. Obituaries sports television theaters and lottery terms appear in fragmented notes.
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Camillus inventor bets on dog deterrent device
Camulus based KIT Enterprises pitches a battery powered push button Dazer that emits a high frequency sound aimed to repel dogs up to 15 feet. Inventor Keitt Tupper notes the device is inaudible to people but acknowledges it won’t deter deaf dogs or trained guard dogs.
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