Teen found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in Hurley death
Lorain County judge found 16 year old Daniel Kovarbasich guilty of voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault for the January 22 beating and stabbing death of 55 year old Duane Hurley. He testified he killed Hurley to avoid sex abuse and an $80 payment. Daniel faced up to 10 years in prison on sentencing later this year.
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Daniel Kovarbasich
Duane Hurley
Daniel
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Lorain County Common Pleas
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Oil spill from Gulf rig blast widens reach to Louisiana coast
The oil discharge from the Gulf rig blast spreads toward the Louisiana coast with a faint sheen reaching the marshes and Mississippi River delta as crews deploy barriers and fishermen rush to recover shrimp. The spill is now estimated larger than first expected and compared to past disasters.
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Drowned Elyria Township man found with high blood alcohol
Lorain County coroner reports 19 year old Jordan Ault had a blood alcohol content of 0.226 percent when he drowned in a pond at an Elyria industrial park. No drugs were found. Coroner says intoxication likely contributed to the accident. Ault was last seen April 10 after jumping from a car during a drive on Lake Avenue near St. Agnes Church. His body was recovered over a week later.
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Elyria Township
Lorain County
Paul Matus
Jordan Ault
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Ault
Mansion sting halted to spare governor embarrassment
Ohio inspector general says a contraband sting involving inmates at Gov. Ted Strickland's home was halted to avoid embarrassment. The report criticizes Public Safety Director Cathy Collins-Taylor for stopping the sting and alleges the program has deteriorated since his tenure began.
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Ted Strickland
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Ohio
Public Safety
Cathy Collins-Taylor
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