Ohio Senate tightens rules on criminal insanity
The Ohio Senate passed a measure to tighten post insanity acquit releases with a 31-0 vote. It transfers civil commitment jurisdiction to the trial court, expands the prosecutor’s role, and sets standards for conditional release while limiting voluntary commitment. The bill responds to Cleveland area cases including Michael Levine and Richard Lawler.
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Winter Weather Likely Snow Flurries Overnight
Snow flurries likely tonight with a low in the mid 20s and mostly cloudy skies. Friday brings a high in the mid 30s with a 30 percent chance of precipitation and continued unsettled, wintry conditions. Sunrise and sunset times are noted with page reference.
Firelands Upsets Elyria Catholic In District Semifinal
Firelands defeats Elyria Catholic 81 to 23 in a District Class AA semifinal at Elyria High School. Elyria Catholic star Pam Mahl grimaces as her team is eliminated while Firelands fans celebrate. Details on D-4.
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Ford is cleared in Ind Pinto deaths
A jury clears Ford in the 1978 Indiana Pinto deaths of Lyn and Donna Ulrich after a 10 week trial. The case centered on whether gas tank design could trigger an explosion in a rear impact. Jurors deliberated into the early morning, then returned a verdict.
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Kennedy storms Cleveland for Ohio primary push
Massachusetts candidate Len Edward M Kennedy arrives in Cleveland with a three plane entourage for a 430 pm stop on a tour aimed at boosting support ahead of Ohio's June 3 primary. He cites inflation as the top issue, defends his stance on wage and price controls, and praises local politicians before a 250 plate fundraising event. A bomb threat briefly panicked Fairview Park police but was contained. Kennedy is met by Sen Howard M Meisenbaum and Rep Louis Stokes who endorse his bid.
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Justifiable shooting ends case in Elyna City
Prosecutor Jules Hanson deemed the shooting of Gary Hanson as justifiable after Michael Jarvis killed Hanson who had burst into the Jarvis home. Ellyna City Prosecutor Jonathan Rosenbaum said the ruling centers on the legality of private deadly force to prevent a felon’s escape.
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