Justice Ginsburg The Associated Press reports that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 75, underwent surgery Tuesday for pancreatic cancer. Tony Mauro also has this post with the text of the Court's announcement. Last year, Justice Ginsburg disposed of speculation that she might retire, saying that she intended to continue serving into her 80s. She was treated for colon cancer in 1999.
California Prisons A three-judge panel of federal judges heard closing arguments Tuesday from lawyers representing prison inmates who insist that 50,000 criminals must be released in order to improve prison medical and mental health care. AP writer Don Thompson reports that attorneys appearing on behalf of the Governor, law enforcement and GOP legislators argued that the release of inmates would seriously impact public safety and overwhelm local law enforcement. One member of the panel, District Judge Lawrence Karlton, acknowledged the "profound effect" early release would have on county resources, but then stated that the release of 52,000 inmates might not be enough.
Eco Warrior Gets Prison A 47-year-old Earth Liberation Front member has received a 22-year prison sentence for her role in setting a fire at Michigan State University which caused $1 million in damage. AP writer Ed White reports that Marie Mason helped set the fire in 1999 to protest the University's research on genetically modified crops, including an effort to develop moth-resistant potatoes for the poor parts of Africa. As part of a plea agreement Mason also admitted causing another $3 million in damages by destroying homes at construction sites and burning two boats owned by a the former owner of a mink farm.
California Prisons A three-judge panel of federal judges heard closing arguments Tuesday from lawyers representing prison inmates who insist that 50,000 criminals must be released in order to improve prison medical and mental health care. AP writer Don Thompson reports that attorneys appearing on behalf of the Governor, law enforcement and GOP legislators argued that the release of inmates would seriously impact public safety and overwhelm local law enforcement. One member of the panel, District Judge Lawrence Karlton, acknowledged the "profound effect" early release would have on county resources, but then stated that the release of 52,000 inmates might not be enough.
Eco Warrior Gets Prison A 47-year-old Earth Liberation Front member has received a 22-year prison sentence for her role in setting a fire at Michigan State University which caused $1 million in damage. AP writer Ed White reports that Marie Mason helped set the fire in 1999 to protest the University's research on genetically modified crops, including an effort to develop moth-resistant potatoes for the poor parts of Africa. As part of a plea agreement Mason also admitted causing another $3 million in damages by destroying homes at construction sites and burning two boats owned by a the former owner of a mink farm.
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