Appeal review for Making a Murderer case set by federal appeals court
A 7th U.S. Circuit panel will hear the appeal of Brendan Dassey’s overturned conviction in the Teresa Halbach murder case. State lawyers seek full court review to challenge police practices amid Dassey’s youth and alleged coercion.
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Appeals court orders new trial for Slatten in 2007 Baghdad killings
A split DC Circuit panel overturns Nicholas Slatten's first degree murder conviction, orders new trial separate from co defendants. The court also orders new sentences for Paul Slough Evan Liberty and Dustin Heard, ruling their 30 year terms violated cruel and unusual punishment.
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Tourists Return as North Carolina Islands Reopen After Outage
Tourists flood back to Hatteras and Ocracoke as power is restored after a weeklong outage caused by a construction incident. Businesses rush to restock, reopen, and tally losses while negotiations with PCL Construction seek compensation for damage.
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Hyde County
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Court tosses veterans burn pit lawsuit against KBR
A federal judge dismissed a major burn pit case led by veterans and families against KBR, ruling military wartime decisions on pit use fall outside the contractor's liability. The ruling affects 63 complaints and more than 700 plaintiffs, many noting serious illnesses and deaths linked to exposure. An appeal to the Fourth Circuit is planned.
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Pence hands over Indiana governor emails from private AOL accounts
Vice President Mike Pence has turned over emails from his Indiana governorship stored on AOL accounts. The release follows public records pressure and includes guidance on withholding some documents. Holcomb’s office notes a complete electronic production and ongoing review.
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