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Your thoughts on Middle East crisis?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Israeli military is continuing its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, which has reportedly left more than 300 Palestinians dead and hundreds more wounded.
Israel said it began the offensive to counter rocket attacks across its borders. The large-scale response, though, has complicated efforts for peace and resulted in a number of anti-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protests around the world.
Meanwhile, a boat carrying medical supplies and international activists, including former Georgia congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, to the Gaza Strip arrived in Lebanon after being forcibly turned back and damaged by the Israeli navy. Organizers of the relief effort said the boat was in international waters when confronted by the Israeli navy. Israel said the boat, the Dignity, failed to respond Pto a radio warning and tried to out-maneuver the Israeli patrol boat, leading to a collision.
What are your thoughts about the deteriorating situation in Gaza? Was Israel right to turn back the ship loaded with international activists and supplies or did it exceed the boundaries?
Should the feds try Nichols?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Convicted courthouse killer Brian Nichols may still face the death penalty.
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard, whose prosecution failed to get death for Nichols, said he would explore possible federal charges against Nichols for killing off-duty U.S. Customs agent David Wilhelm.
A jury hopelessly deadlock on sentencing Nichols to death for the murders of four people. Nichols was sentenced to 485 years in prison, plus another four sentences of life without parole, and another seven life sentences with parole possible after 30 years.
Should the feds try Nichols?
Nichols’ sentence: Do you agree?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Courthouse shooter Brian Nichols has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the murders of four people after his Fulton County courthouse rampage in 2005.
Do you agree with the sentence?
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Do you agree with the Nichols’ verdict?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Brian Nichols has been found guilty of multiple counts of murder in the deaths of Rowland Barnes, Julie Ann Brandau, Hoyt Teasley, and David Wilhelm.
A Fulton County jury deliberated two days before reaching the verdict. During the trial, jurors have have listened to more than 90 witnesses and saw more than 900 pieces of evidence introduced in the more than six weeks of trial.
Nichols confessed to committing the murders three years ago. His attorneys claimed their client was delusional and believed he was leading a “slave revolt” against an unjust system. Prosecutors, however, argued Nichols is a stone cold killer who is trying to avoid a possible death penalty.
Do you agree with the verdict?
How will the jury decide?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A verdict has been reached in Brian Nichols murder trial and will announce their finding shortly.
The 12-person jury — six black females, two white females, two black males, one white male, and one Asian male — deliberated two days. During the trial, juros have have listened to more than 90 witnesses and saw more than 900 pieces of evidence introduced in the more than six weeks of trial, according to the AJC
Nichols confessed to committing four murders on March 11, 2005 but his attorneys claim their client was delusional and believed he was leading a “slave revolt” against an unjust system. Prosecutors, however, argue Nichols is a stone cold killer who is trying to avoid a possible death penalty.
How will the jury decide? Who made the best case - prosecutors or defense attorneys?
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the people who bash Israel should study up on the history of that region. Palastine is where it is because no other arab country wanted them. Hamas and the Islamic radicals want to destroy us too.... read the full comment by j. miller | Comment on Your thoughts on Middle East crisis? Read Your thoughts on Middle East crisis?
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