Sheriff testifies in hearing on Orleans jail

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Sheriff Marlin Gusman suggested Thursday that a lurid video depicting intravenous drug use and weapon possession in the jail he oversees may have been doctored. Gusman made the assertion first during testimony at …
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Accused Hawaii freeway shooter to plead insanity

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Toby Stangell's lawyer told Circuit Judge Glenn Kim on Wednesday that he plans to use mental and emotional distress, as well as intoxication, to defend his client, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser (http://is.gd/ztToGn ) reported. Kim informed lawyer John …
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Advocates push Oregon lawmakers to legalize pot

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"This act will not make the problems associated with marijuana go away," said Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett, citing drug abuse and dependency, impaired driving, and underage use. "In some cases this act will make those problems worse." …
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Big East to become American Athletic Conference | AM Briefing

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U.S. Masters Swimming is not covered under the same drug-testing rules of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which banned Armstrong for life from its sanctioned events for his performance-enhancing drug use during his cycling career. Elsewhere …
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