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Teen's death prompts date to return gown, but can't get cash back
FREEHOLD — Like many of her friends, Jackie Genovese had excitedly planned to attend prom this year, dress-shopping months ahead and coordinating the big night with her date. Then tragedy struck: Her boyfriend, 17-year-old James Volpe, was killed in a
Updated: 05/21/2011 02:15A
Kate Gosselin Ordered to Pay $10000
According to the Associated Press, Lafair sued last year for the cost of travel and the cost of her counseling services. Gosselin testified she did not have a contract set-up with Lafair; Magisterial District Judge Gerald Feissner ruled that a lack of
Updated: 05/21/2011 02:15A
Negligence suit nets $553K
"Ms. Hartwig sustained painful, debilitating injuries of a permanent nature, as well as the pain and suffering associated with having to undergo multiple surgeries and procedures," her lawsuit has said. Reached at home, Hartwig said Thursday she
Updated: 05/21/2011 02:14A
Study dismisses reasons for abuse
"There's no indication in our data that priests are any more likely to abuse children than anyone else in society," said Karen Terry, principal investigator for the report, at a news conference where the report was released Wednesday.
Updated: 05/21/2011 02:14A
Justice Scalia speaks at building dedication
US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia (left) shares a laugh with Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant during the dedication ceremony for the Carroll Gartin Justice Building at 450 High St. in Jackson. / Rick Guy/The Clarion-Ledger Justice Scalia helps celebrate the
Updated: 05/21/2011 02:14A
Sound Off for May 21
My daughter was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer and her friends are having a benefit to help her with her medical expenses. I went to the package store that I have been doing business with since they have opened. I asked if they would like to
Updated: 05/21/2011 02:14A
Sex offender charged with using Web
Montague was convicted of sexual battery in Wake County in 2007, according to the state Department of Justice Sex Offender Registry. Department of Correction records say he was also convicted of assault by strangulation. In 2008, Montague was convicted
Updated: 05/21/2011 02:14A
Knowepark recovery 'still needs work'
'COULD do better' is the verdict of the inspector carrying out a follow-up visit to Knowepark primary school. The HMIE officer praised the improvements achieved under new head teacher Cathy Mady, but said the inspectorate would be back within a year to
Updated: 05/21/2011 02:14A
Socorro Electric loses lawsuit
Socorro Electric Cooperative, a 1988 lawsuit won by the co-op. “The key to that case was the procurement code doesn't apply because (the co-op) is not a government entity. What's that got to do with members making changes?” he asked.
Updated: 05/21/2011 02:13A
Former environment minister Elliot Morley jailed for claiming £30k in bogus
Mr Justice Saunders told him it was a case of "blatant dishonesty". Morley, who illegally claimed a total of £31333, admitted two counts of false accounting. James Sturman, QC, defending, said his client had been wrongly characterised as greedy,
Updated: 05/21/2011 02:13A
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