Senate debate over how to question Souter emerges
Washington amid the nomination of Judge David Souter the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to quiz him on civil rights constitutional freedoms and abortion rights Biden as chairman insists on specific questions about his judicial philosophy while liberal groups praise and conservatives condemn the push saying Souter should not be compelled to provide politically satisfying answers.
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J Jogger rape case defendants face juvenile sentencing
In a violent park attack on a 28 year old jogger, three youths are set to be sentenced as juveniles. Attorneys Kunstler and Mason vow appeals while claiming coerced videotaped confessions. Prosecutors describe brutal violence including beating with a pipe and rape.
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Souter's Mock Hearing Shows Contrast With Bork
Washington notes that the Bush White House is shaping David H. Souter for Senate confirmation. Unlike Bork, who found practice sessions pointless, Souter spent hours Monday answering tough questions with aides and supporters nearby, learning from the Bork defeat.
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Souter nomination draws mixed Senate hearing reactions
Conservatives warn of judicial independence risk while liberals deride Souter as too liberal. Biden cautions of politicization as NOW blasts the pick as Neanderthal and abortion rights groups prepare opposition. Hearings begin Thursday with initial statements and Souter's testimony expected through Friday.
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Suits, carnations and a costly stunt end in littering charge
In South Carolina, Max Hedglin, 38, owner of a Greenville convenience store, hired a helicopter to drop 2500 carnations and 10000 love letters on his ex girlfriend Bonnie Adams lawn. The plan failed. Adams later married City Councilman Mike Adams. Hedglin faced littering charges and posted a $237 bond after arriving in a stretch limo at the Police Department.
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Illinois executes killer who chose death over life
Charles Walker, 50, was executed by lethal injection at Stateville Prison in Illinois, the state’s first in 28 years. He refused appeals and said he’d rather die than stay on death row for the 1983 murder of Kevin Paule and Sharon Winker. The couple were tied, robbed, and shot during a Mascoutah fishing trip, the holdup yielding $40 for beer.
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Drug offenders risk losing federal benefits under 1988 act
Federal guidelines outline enforcement of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 allowing judges to revoke about 300 benefits for drug offenders. Benefits include student aid, small business loans, licenses, research grants, and contracts using federal funds. Assistant Attorney General Jimmy Gurule announced the policy change.
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