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New State Briefing in Nunley Case: The Missouri Supreme Court has ordered a new round of briefing and scheduled oral argument in the Nunley case, previously noted here and here.  Tony Rizzo has this story in the Kansas City Star.

Two Inmates Shot at California Prison Brawl:  Two inmates were shot and a dozen injured after a violent brawl broke out among the general population at Calipatria State Prison in Southern California.  The pepper spray wasn't enough to stop the 120 inmates from fighting, so the guards fired four rounds from a Ruger Mini-14 shotgun, and two of the rounds happened to hit prisoners.  Fortunately, no staff members were injured.  The incident comes as a shock; Calipatria had not seen a significant disturbance for some time.  "We were just commenting on how quiet it has been," Lt. Jorge Santana said. "Something of this magnitude, it's been a few years."  The San Francisco Chronicle has more on the story here.

15-Year-Old Points Rifle at Police, City Sued:  A civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of a 15-year-old shot to death by police officers was settled and the city of Oakland, CA will have to pay a half a million dollars.  Jose Luis Buenrostro was killed by police in 2008 after he pointed a sawed-off rifle at them.  The Buenrostro family's attorney claims the police overreacted.  The San Francisco Chronicle has more on the story here.

Federal Officials May Take Legal Action if CA Passes Prop 19:  Federal "drug czar" Gil Kerlikowske said Justice Department officials are "looking at all their options" if California voters approve Prop 19, a ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana use in the state.  Because the initiative would conflict with federal laws, nine of the nation's former Drug Enforcement Agency chiefs wrote a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder recommending President Obama sue to overturn Prop 19 as an affront to federal authority.  Holder responded that the U.S. government plans to  "vigorously enforce" federal laws prohibiting marijuana possession and distribution even if state law allows it.  Read the San Francisco Chronicle's story here.

Inmate Teleconferencing:  The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown reports on Maryland's proposed inmate teleconferencing program, which would allow inmates to make court appearances and doctor's visits from prison.  The system would cut back on costs and avoid the risks that accompany transporting inmates.  One county began using the system last week to hear internal grievances and officials hope to expand the program to someday allow inmates to visit with family members via "video visiting booths."

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