ACLU challenges Pennsylvania curse law prosecutions
The ACLU says Pennsylvania State Police overused disorderly conduct charges for profane and nonobscene speech in a year of citations. Plaintiffs include a pizza-delivery driver jailed for cursing an officer and a woman cited for insulting a swerving motorcyclist. Delaware County case details show fines and wages lost, highlighting training gaps and misinterpretation of obscenity standards.
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Kagan Defends Fitness in Capitol Hill Meetings
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan faced Republican charges as she met key senators on Capitol Hill. She pledged to be faithful to the law while indicating independence, as Democrats promise a fair confirmation process and Republicans seek assurances she will not rubber stamp policy.
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GOP sells Crist portrait on eBay for 7700 dollars
The Florida GOP reported selling an oil painting of Gov. Charlie Crist after he left the party to run for U.S. Senate as an independent. Buyer, an anonymous registered Republican, paid 7700 dollars. The party asked members for donations to counter Crist and former chairman Jim Greer. Crist quit the August GOP primary, plans a no party run in a three way race against Rubio and Kendrick Meek.
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Mothers of jailed hikers win Iranian visas
The mothers of three American hikers held in Iran said they collected visas on Wednesday and plan to travel to Tehran to visit their children. Nora Shourd noted Josh Fattal’s family has the documents, while Cindy Hickey said her group aims to meet the Iranian attorney and Swiss ambassador in Iran and seek meetings with authorities.
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Man pleads guilty to sexually abusing dogs in Washington
A British man, Stephen Clarke, 51, pleaded guilty to first degree animal abuse in Whatcom County. Judge Charles Snyder sentenced him to 30 days in jail, ordered $1,000 to the Whatcom Humane Society, and prohibited contact with dogs. Clarke faces possible deportation or detention placement after release.
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