Miers nominated to replace O’Connor

SHATOYA HOWARD STAFF WRITER SRH725@CABRINI EDU

Harriet Ellan Miers was nominated president Bush to replace Sandra Day O’Connor. According to cnn.com Miers has never been a judge however her qualifications were highly and fairly reviewed. Miers is a noted supporter of he Bush administration and lead the search for a replacement for Chief Justice William Rehnquist.

The overall reaction to Miers nomination was very cautious by liberals and conservatives who are concerned about her lack of knowledge regarding a possible judgeship. However even they admit that she has a strong legal reputation and has had an influential career. Despite criticism Miers is remaining very humble and grateful for this opportunity.

FormerHouse majority charged with money laundering

Former House majority leader Republican Ton DeLay has been charged again by a Texas grand jury with money laundering and according to cnn.com called the indictment another example of “prosecutorial abuse.” DeLay was accused initially of conspiring with two others to move corporate contributions to state House candidates.

He has been convicted of other charges in as early as 2002 but still considers these charges sleazy and frivolous. Delay is very optimistic that all charges will be dropped and still considers his self a member of Congress.

Family kidnapped in Lancaster County

Two males tried to kidnap a family in Lancaster County and the police are saying that they may have missed their intended target. The family was held at gunpoint and the stepfather was shot but suffered no life-threatening injuries. The suspected kidnappers are said to have been seen in the neighborhood before by police and even were seen asking where certain people lived.

The police are still looking for the kidnappers who are currently at large. A woman may have helped with a pretty good account of how they look or certain relevant evidence. The suspects are described as having dark skin and were last seen in a white Chevy according to police. The police are also urging residents that these men are to be seen as both armed and dangerous.

Teacherarrested on drug charges in Maryland

Police in Clarksville, Maryland arrested Timothy Hartlowe, a local social studies teacher on drug charges. After his arrest Hartlowe was said to have been in possession of 500 grams of methamphetamine, which amounts to $50,000. Police authorities also found $16,000 in cash and one quart of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), which is a known rape drug.

Students are surprised at Hartlowe’s arrest stating that they thought that he enjoyed his job. After Hartlowe’s arrest a letter went out to parents explaining that whether or not Hartlowe sold drugs to students is now known at this time but they had no indications that that ever occurred. The school also had a press conference and stated that he had a clean record in August 2001 when he was hired and is currently on leave from the school.