Real-time Twitter coverage raises juror concern in federal courts
The Associated Press notes real time court coverage on Twitter is rare in federal criminal cases. Lawyers worry jurors could read posts from reporter Ron Sylvester, risking influence on deliberations.
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Detroit election year rekindles old racial tensions at Cobo
Detroit faces renewed racial strain as City Council battles over a 288 million expansion of Cobo Center and a 15 million annual subsidy. Council President Monica Conyers accuses critics of race baiting while Mayor Cockrel fights the veto amid threats to the North American International Auto Show.
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Web videos of schoolyard fights draw fame and concern
In schools nationwide students film brawls and post them online, with some clips surpassing a million views. Officials warn the videos fuel violence and humiliation, while platforms like YouTube aid identification and discipline efforts.
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