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South Bend police officer sued in federal court
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND - The actions of a South Bend police officer during an arrest 18 months ago have led to a federal lawsuit in which 27-year-old Germaine Harris alleges he was falsely arrested, wrongfully imprisoned, and the victim of excessive force. Harris...Tags: File Sharing, Lawyers, Criminal Laws, Police Arrests, Justice System
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UPDATE: St. Joe High land deal is blocked
SOUTH BEND — A federal judge has decided the fate of the former Family Dollar Store on LaSalle Street in South Bend.
The city paid $1.2 million for the property near downtown and then sold it to the Diocese for $1 for the new St. Joseph’s...Tags: Lawyers, Church and State Relations, Judges, Justice System, Politics
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Deal to block land transfer to St. Joseph High School will likely not affect construction
Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND — At least for the time being, it appears a federal court’s decision this week to block the city’s transfer of land to St. Joseph High School for $1 will not have an impact on construction of the new school. While the city...Tags: Lawyers, Church and State Relations, Judges, Justice System, Politics
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AP poll: Divisions persist on legal gay marriage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbara Von Aspern loves her daughter, "thinks the world" of the person her daughter intends to marry and believes the pair should have the same legal rights as anyone else. It pains her, but Von Aspern is going to skip their...Tags: Social Issues, Elections, Weddings, Career and Workplace, Justice System
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Lawsuit filed to stop Mich. welfare changes
DETROIT (AP) — A lawyer is asking a federal judge in Detroit to stop major welfare limits in Michigan that kick in Saturday. Jacqueline Doig (DOYG) claims the constitutional rights of thousands of people will be violated because they didn't get...Tags: File Sharing, Judges, Justice System, Politics, Trials
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'Girls Gone Wild' founder loses in Nev. high court
LAS VEGAS (AP) — "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis thought he'd beaten the house out of a $2 million gambling debt, but the Nevada Supreme Court says he'll have to pay anyway. The Silver State's top court ruled Thursday that a lower court...Tags: Reviews, Politics
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Benton Harbor commission candidates facing odd general election outcome
BENTON HARBOR – Tuesday was primary election day for some Michigan cities. But Benton Harbor’s state-appointed Emergency Financial Manager created an outcome in the city’s commissioner at large race that we don’t often see in...Tags: Michigan, Elections, Disasters and Accidents, Voting, Politics
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Panel: Internet gambling is future of industry
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Internet gambling is the future of the casino industry, whether it's approved at the federal or state level, a panel of online and brick-and-mortar casino executives said Tuesday. And a New Jersey lawmaker predicted there...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Online Media Industry, Politics, Computer Networking and Internet
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South Bend officer sues city
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterA South Bend police officer has sued the city of South Bend, the South Bend police chief, and two South Bend police officers, alleging his constitutional rights were violated when he was arrested two years ago. Sgt. Eric Downey claims in the suit that he...Tags: Police Arrests, Politics
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Panel OKs gay marriage ban
INDIANAPOLIS - For the past several years, Republicans in the Indiana General Assembly have pushed for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in the state.
The difference this year is that, with a new GOP majority in the House of...Tags: Elections, Family, Republican Party, Justice System, Laws
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Indiana GOP takes another shot at gay marriage amendment
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers are resuming their push for a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage and civil unions. A GOP-ruled House committee voted 8-4 Monday to advance the proposal, which now moves to the full House....Tags: Minority Groups, Elections, Family, Democratic Party, Indiana
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Indiana Senate OKs amendment to ban gay marriages
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterINDIANAPOLIS — A movement to add a ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions to the state constitution won another victory Tuesday. The Indiana Senate voted 40-10 in favor of a measure that would allow Hoosiers to vote on an amendment to prohibit...Tags: Elections, Family, Vi Simpson, South Bend (St. Joseph, Indiana), Marriage
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