Bob the Tortoise Recovering After Torture
A 42-pound African tortoise named Bob remains in guarded condition at a Montecito rehabilitation center after thieves cut his neck and legs from his shell. Ventura police seek three suspects, with $3,500 rewards offered for arrest and conviction. Bob is treated with antibiotics and tube feeding. his owners range from a 6-year-old autistic boy to Turtle Dreams rescuers, who fear for his future.
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Physicists campaign to free ecoterrorist Cottrell
William Cottrell, a University of Chicago physics double major and prize winner, was convicted in 2004 of conspiracy and seven counts of arson for 2003 LA area anti-vehicle bombings. He is appealing, aided by physicists including Stephen Hawking who urge better prison treatment to allow him to continue research. He has served years in prison and faces restitution over $3.5 million.
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