Current Events October 26, 2010

Local

Paterson man who provided tip in police officer killing sues over $60k reward

The Record

On October 26^th, 2010, it was reported that a man has sued the city of Patterson, New Jersey in order to receive, what he believes to be, his rightfully owed reward money for his assistance in the arrest of a man who killed a Patterson police officer. The man who is seeking the reward money, says that he provided the police with information that led them to the killer, a good deed that yields a $ 60,000 reward. The Police have acknowledged his assistance but have yet to provide him with the proper compensation.

National

'Hiccup Girl' Jennifer Mee, Faces Murder Charge

New York Times

On October 25^th 2010, Jennifer Mee was arrested in Florida on murder charges. In is suspected that Ms. Mee tried to assist in a robbery that went awry and ended up shooting a 23 year old man. This is not Ms. Mee’s first appearance in the headlines, as she achieved her first 15 minutes of fame back in 2007 for having the hiccups for 6 weeks.

Global

At least 112 dead, more than 500 missing after Indonesia quake

CNN

On Monday, October 25, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 triggered a tsunami that hit Sumatra. Currently, 112 people have been found dead and 502 people have been reported missing.