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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

A Cincinnati man ordered by a judge to make sure his daughter hit the books has found himself in jail because she failed to earn a high school equivalency diploma. 18-yr-old Brittany Gegner (She was 17 at the time), who said Monday that she plans to take a required GED test this month, said her father shouldn't be blamed for her failure because she has been living with her mother. Brian Gegner was sentenced last week to 180 days in jail, accused of contributing to the unruliness or delinquency of a minor. (Full Story ◊ Audio)

Would putting more parents in jail make a difference?
Yes.
No.


Tuesday, May 13, 2008

News that scientists have for the first time genetically altered a human embryo is freaking people out saying that it's a step toward creating "designer babies." The idea of designer babies is that someday, scientists may insert particular genes into embryos to produce babies with desired traits like intelligence, eye color, athletic ability etc. Some people find that notion repugnant, saying it turns children into designed objects, and would create an unequal society where some people are genetically enriched while others would be considered inferior. (Full Story ◊ Audio)

When the technology is available, will it be that wrong if parents make the baby they want to?
Yes.
No.


Monday, May 12, 2008

Nick Bollea spent his first night behind bars on Friday after a judge ordered he serve eight months in the Pinellas County Jail, five years probation and 500 hours of community service. The judge also suspended Bollea's driver's license for three years, and mandated that he attend DUI school and advanced defensive driving school. (Full Story ◊ Audio)

His celebrity status
Helped him
Hurt him
Did not have an effect


Friday,May 9, 2008

Nick Bollea is expected to enter an "open plea" in court Friday, meaning he will not fight the charge against him of felony reckless driving involving serious bodily injury and experts say a judge will take his driving record into account during sentencing. Bay News 9 Legal Expert Joe Episcopo, says "In an open plea you're basically exposing yourself to the maximum sentence, which is five-years in this case." (Full Story ◊ Audio)

Nick Bollea will get sentenced
Probation
Less than a year
1-2 years
3-4 years
The Maximum - 5 years


Thursday, May 8, 2008

The contents of a taped phone call between former teacher Stephanie Ragusa and one of her alleged student victims will be made public today. The call was taped by the student, who received recording equipment and directions from police. Ragusa's attorney argued Wednesday that his client won't get a fair trial if a judge released the details before she goes to court. The judge said that in my 34 years on the bench he has never not been able to put 12 people in the box. (Full Story ◊ Audio)

This audio will definitely be played by every media outlet. Did the judge make the wrong decision?
Yes.
No.
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