Supreme Court rejects Ward's appeal in death row case
RALEIGH AP Clemency was the only hope for David Junior Ward, a death row prisoner set to die this week, after the U S Supreme Court rejected without comment his latest appeal Tuesday. Gov Easley held clemency meetings with defense and prosecution attorneys and death penalty opponents. Ward's co defendant Wesley Harris got life. Richard Rosen noted racial prejudice questions in a prior case. Ward faces execution by injection at 2 a m Friday in Central Prison for the killing of storekeeper Dorothy Mae Smith.
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North Carolina OKs patients rights bill final approval
Raleigh AP The General Assembly gave final approval Tuesday to a Patients' Bill of Rights allowing lawsuits against managed care insurers denying necessary medical coverage. The bill creates an independent review panel, requires exhausted appeals before suit, and funds a patient assistance program from HMO license fees. It also restricts insurers’ inducements to doctors and sets primary care rules for pediatrics and specialist access.
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Dole Exploring U.S. Senate Bid With Washington Ties
Elizabeth Dole presses a statewide tour in North Carolina highlighting her government service and Red Cross leadership. She cites OMB and White House experience, touts support from local donors, and contrasts with Dem rival Erskine Bowles while backing troops amid Afghanistan actions. Dole notes Red Cross ties to the military and speaks of a growing national patriotism after September 11.
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Bowie's bid for new trial hinges on defense counsel testimony
North Carolina death row inmate Nathan Bowie seeks a new trial alleging ineffective counsel. Defense attorney Thomas Portwood disclosed nightly alcohol use during Bowie's 1993 murder trial, saying he has not yet been called to testify at the hearing. Bowie's new lawyers argue Portwood and co-counsel Mark Killian were inexperienced and harmed the case. Portwood said he remains ready to testify from his Morganton office.
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