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Juice vs Justice
According to the Los Angeles Times, Las Vegas Justices rule on matters in cases where they have received donations from lawyers or defendants, without disclosing their financial interests or relationships, and without withdrawing when a conflict of interest exists. The Los Angeles Times reports "A common perception among a dozen out-of-state lawyers interviewed about their experiences in Nevada courtrooms is that justice in Las Vegas is just another form of legalized gambling." The Times reported this series because more than a quarter of all visits to Las VEgas are made by Southern Californians, and over a third of alll business relocating to Nevada come from California.
Tags: Blackstone; judicial corruption; good-old-boy culture; Las Vegas; Nevada Supreme Court; political fundraising; financial contributions; juice; disclosure; campaign funds; endorsements; pay-to-play
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Children of a Lesser God
"It was a modern day horror story: a little girl hidden away in rat-infested squalor for most of her life. When the authorities' took her away from her mother and grandmother, the nine-year-old had never been to school or played outside and could only make squeaking noises. Now dedicated social wokers, academics, and foster parents are trying to undo years of unimaginable neglect.
Tags: child abuse; foster care; social work; neglect; Child Protective Services (CPS); Austin's Children's Center; Kristene Blackstone; Rosedale; mainstreaming; mute; speech pathology
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Classic Killer: Ford Mustang
CBS News reveals the story of a long hidden danger in an American icon, the 1964 to 1970 model Ford Mustang. About 1.5 million of these remain on the road today. The investigation finds a flaw in the design that has led to many deaths and injuries. Ford has been sued more than 70 times after rear end collisions where occupants were sprayed with burning gasoline.
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Chicago Reporter finds some cab and limousine drivers at O'Hare Airport pay for special treatment from city and airport personnel in the competition for lucrative fares, August 1985.
Tags: IL Blackstone