Supreme Court bans race based juror exclusion
The Supreme Court rules defense lawyers may not exclude potential jurors solely because of race, in a 7-2 decision. The ruling aims to curb racial bias in jury selection, requiring race neutral reasons for excluding jurors and reversing a Georgia verdict. Justice Thomas dissents, warning of fewer racially balanced juries and harm to black defendants.
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Scalia
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Anthony Kennedy
David Souter
Byron White
Batson
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Georgia
Bush
Naacp Legal Defense and Education Fund
Steve Ralston
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Legal Defense Fund
Ralston
Texas
Community festival aims to aid Elyria beautification efforts
Entertainment features Babbling Bobby Meyer and Paul Gallagher with balloon and face painting by the Elyria YMCA. Admission costs 1 dollar for adults, 50 cents for seniors, and free for children 10 and under. Food tokens at 50 cents redeemable for items 50 cents to 1.50. Last year’s festival raised about 20,000 dollars. Local businesses showcase varied menus including ribs, Italian sausage, cannoli, pizza, subs, and more.
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Bobby Meyer
Paul Gallagher
Elyria
Perot Says He’s Buying Election For The People
Ross Perot dismisses critics who say he is buying his way to the White House. He argues he is buying it for the people because they cannot afford it, as he campaigns across California and Denver with a self financed, slogan heavy tour. He compares spending to Bush and Clinton while urging supporters to stay engaged and watch conventions.
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Trusty Krasienko Used As Trusty Faces Escape Charge
Krasienko, a jail trusty, helped an escapee by taking him to a friend's apartment. He wore jeans and a t shirt. A driver alerted Lorain police fearing charges of aiding an escape. Jail at 166 capacity with seven trustys on duties. up to 14 inmates expected. Krasienko charged with escape, potential five year prison term.
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Lorain
Newman
Richard Davis
Utilities Board
Martin
Boris Yuzhin
Ark Project
Woman’s Amnesia Claim and Plea Bargain Tossed in Trial
Authorities said Robbie Taylor was struck at least three times leading to skull and brain hemorrhage. She had been granted probation for testifying against her husband but refused to testify claiming amnesia. After admitting the lie, Judge McGough voided the plea and the case moved toward trial. Taylor appealed the ruling.
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Taylor
McGough
Local airman Robert Martin may be alive in Russia
The Ark Project suspects 1st Lt. Robert Martin of Garrettsville, missing since 1951 after being shot down in the Korean War, might be held in Russia. Veterans officials note the garlanded Garrettsville family history, with Martin’s mother deceased and sister remarried, while confirming limited available details.
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Ark Project
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Cleveland
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Portage County Veterans Services Agency
Martin
Park Cemetery
Robert Lee Martin
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Korea
Mary Jane Martin Rausch
Marysville
Donald Rausch
Ohio
County Health Plan Split Sparks Big Savings and Debts
About 800 people left the county self insured plan amid late claim payments. Blue Cross Blue Shield Super Blue offers a 35 percent discount versus Diversified 10 to 18 percent. County saved $382k hospital and $102k doctor costs with BCBS, and faces $5.4 million in annual claims for 1,300 staff. Diversified faced $2.2 million compensatory and $3 million punitive damages in counterclaims.
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Blue Cross
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Lorain County
Patton
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