Pittsburgh cop acquitted in black motorist death
An all white jury acquitted John Vostas, a Brentwood officer, of involuntary manslaughter in Jonny Gammage's death after a traffic stop and scuffle. COURT verdict sparked protests as activists vow justice. Gammage, 31, cousin of Steelers player Ray Seals, died Oct 12, 1995.
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Grand jury rules officer justified in Florida shooting
In St Petersburg a white officer, Jim Knight, was ruled justified by a Pinellas County grand jury in last month’s fatal shooting of a black motorist. Hours later a gun battle erupted as police fought rioters, with an officer shot in the leg and streets blocked. The event followed tense protests and a call for calm amid threats from a National People's Democratic Uhuru Movement faction. Knight faces 60 days suspension for not taking reasonable steps to avoid danger.
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Indiana OKs riverboat casino at Lawrenceburg
The Indiana Gaming Commission granted final approval for Amano Germing Pn and partners to open a riverboat casino on the Ohio River at Lawrenceburg, across from Kentucky. The $180 million project includes a hotel and a 1,800-gambler boat, with a shakedown set for Dec 2 and possible operation by Dec 6, pending Army Corps of Engineers signoff.
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