Public defenders vs private lawyers in felony cases differ in sentences
A Justice Department study found no difference in conviction rates between felony defendants with public defenders and those with private lawyers. However, defendants aided by publicly paid attorneys were more likely to receive prison sentences both in state and federal cases, with 71 percent vs 54 percent in state cases and 88 percent vs 77 percent in federal cases.
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Advocates Press FDA to Ban Risky Medical Needles
Consumer groups led by the Service Employees International Union and Public Citizen urge FDA to ban four unsafe needle types and related sharps used in intravenous catheters blood collection sets and glass capillary tubes. They note safer options exist for many devices but not for all syringe uses and seek prohibition of retractable needle tips protective shields and blunt designs.
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David Spade Attacked at Home by Employee in Beverly Hills
Police say David Spade was assaulted with a stun gun during an attempted burglary at his Beverly Hills residence by 29 year old David Malloy of Los Angeles. Spade sustained minor injuries and was treated by paramedics. Malloy was later arrested on burglary and assault charges.
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Fecal Blood Test May Cut Colon Cancer Risk
A long term study of over 46 000 people shows fecal occult blood screening can prevent colon cancer. The test detects blood in stool signaling polyps or cancer. Colon cancer rates dropped by up to 20 percent when the test was used, potentially avoiding cancer altogether. Colon cancer claims about 65 000 American lives annually as a leading killer after lung cancer.
Former US Mint employee sentenced for stealing coins
David D Angleo, 46, of Broomall received six months in prison followed by six months home detention, plus an $80,000 fine and two years probation. He admitted stealing defective pennies nickels dimes and other coins from December 1998 to March while employed as a mint mechanic and sold them online and to collectors for $74 000.
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Gas drilling near Oregon Trail sparks preservation group alarm
CHEYENNE Wye-A group dedicated to preserving historic trails says natural gas exploration will mar the view from the Oregon Trail, a vista unchanged since pioneers crossed it 150 years ago. Wolverine Gas and Oil Corp seeks five wells near South Pass in southwestern Wyoming, with new roads and pipelines if gas is found. Wolverine vice president Richard Moritz says wells would be a mile or two from the trail and could be camouflaged with colors, berms, or netting.
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FBI doubles Bulger bounty in Ten Most Wanted list
The FBI offers a 1 million reward for James Whitey Bulger, the South Boston crime boss, as part of its Ten Most Wanted program. Bulger fled six years ago to avoid racketeering charges, placing him among the few fugitives with such a high bounty alongside Eric Rudolph. Osama bin Laden remains the only fugitive with a larger reward.
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Rat Summit Tackles New York City Rat Crisis
About 250 rat weary citizens gathered at Columbia University for a Rat Summit as academics health officials and politicians focus on Ratus norvegicus the Norwegian rat. Mayor Giuliani called for action while experts stressed sanitation and removing food sources to curb the rodent surge.
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Former financial adviser admits multi million dollar theft
James W Rulison aged 44, a former account executive at Sage Rutty & Co and a weekly Messenger Post columnist, has admitted stealing an estimated 21 million dollars from about 80 clients. He allegedly used funds from some clients to repay others. The case centers on Canandaigua area financial misconduct.
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Jury convicts man of assault in brick attack
Paris Drake, 37, was found guilty of first degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon after a Manhattan street confrontation in which a woman’s skull was fractured with a six pound brick. The jury reached a verdict after 212 days of deliberations and two deadlocks.
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Plastic surgeon gets 20 years to life for wife's murder
New York. Justice Leslie Crocker Snyder sentenced plastic surgeon Robert Bierenbaum, 45, to 20 years to life after he was found guilty of murdering his wife Gail Katz-Bierenbaum, 29, in 1985. Her body has never been recovered.
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Illusionist freed from icy confinement after 62 hours
David Blaine emerged from a 6 ton block of ice after 62 hours in Times Square near ABC studios. He looked wobbly and incoherent as ice was chipped away, then was wrapped in blankets and rushed by ambulance.
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Pataki's pick approved for New York Court of Appeals
Victoria A Graffea, 48, of Alta mont, Albany County, was confirmed by the state Senate in a 3 0 vote to join the Court of Appeals in January. Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno praised her qualifications and dedication as unanimous support flowed across party lines. The nomination was supported by Democrat and GOP members alike.
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