Imprisoned father seeks freedom after daughter, mom recanted claims of abuse

Published October 4, 2013

Imprisoned father seeks freedom after daughter, mom recanted claims of abuse

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Charade Kelly said she was in a "drug induced state" when she threatened her daughter with a belt. Orange County District Attorney Frank Phillips defended his office's prosecution of Kelly in an interview with NBC. "The system says he's not innocent …
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Alabama slaying suspect had run-ins in OC

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A bloody slaying in June captured the attention of a rural swath of northwestern Alabama, but the crime went largely unnoticed in Costa Mesa, even though events in the city could help determine the accused killer's fate. About 55,000 residents live in …
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Another Count of Homelessness but Progress Toward Remedy Still Slow

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In addition to the nation's continuing poor economy, homelessness can result from untreated mental illness and drug and alcohol abuse. Although millions of dollars are … In a news release Tuesday, Scott Larson, executive director of HomeAid Orange …
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Orange Support Groups

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Group dedicated to helping artists grow as creative people. Call 839-0426 or go to … 24-hour AA hotlines — Orange County: 534-8525; Sullivan County: 866-490-5686; Ulster County: 331-6360; Dutchess County: 452-1111; Rockland County: 352-1112 …
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