10-Year Sentence in Rape Case

10-year sentence in rape case

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As part of community control, Whisman must serve 30 days in jail, perform 100 hours of community service, give up her drivers license for six months, complete a substance abuse treatment program, and pay fees and court costs. An 11-month prison …
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Opiates for the Masses

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But 80% of the world's population lacks access to this treatment. In fact, where demand is highest, access to pain relief is at its lowest. Low- and middle-income countries, which account for 70% of cancer deaths and 99% of HIV-related deaths, consume …
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Solo rock stars at greater risk to die early

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The study also hints that rockers who live hard, risky lives with lots of drugs and alcohol often have something in common with non-famous people who take similar risks: childhoods made difficult by factors from abuse and neglect to sick or missing …
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