Lawrence Journal-World 06-23-12

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Sandusky convicted in child sex abuse case Jury finds former Penn State football coach guilty on 45 of 48 counts ing 10 boys over 15 years, accusations that shattered the Associated Press Happy Valley image of Penn State football and led to the BELLEFONTE, PA. — Jerry firing of Hall of Fame coach Sandusky was convicted Joe Paterno. Friday of sexually assaultSandusky, a 68-year-old

By Genaro C. Armas and Mark Scolforo

Sandusky

retired defensive coach who was once Paterno’s heir apparent, was found guilty of 45 of 48 counts. Sandusky showed little emotion as the verdict was read. The judge ordered him

to be taken to the county jail to await sentencing in about three months. Many of the charges carry mandatory minimum sentences and Sandusky is certain to spend the rest of his life in prison.

The judge revoked Sandusky’s bail and ordered him jailed. In court, Sandusky half-waved toward family as the sheriff led him away. Please see SANDUSKY, page 5A

Liberty Hall turns 100 with bash, flash City officials

to consider fate of 9th, N.H. plan ——

Developers: Reducing size of building not an option By Chad Lawhorn clawhorn@ljworld.com

Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photos

AN EXPLOSION OF LIGHT, BALLOONS AND CONFETTI FALL ON A FULL HOUSE Friday at Liberty Hall as the The Flaming Lips kicked off a Liberty Hall 100-year anniversary celebration concert. BELOW: Madame Magic of the Vibe Tribe, left, entertains 19-month-old Mayara Nathan, of Lawrence, during a street party Friday on Seventh Street between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets to celebrate Liberty Hall’s 100th birthday. Food, music and birthday cake were available outside as well as a video screen displaying the Flaming Lips concert taking place inside Liberty Hall.

Please see CITY, page 2A

Mission resident charged in death of Iraq war vet

Venue celebrates centennial with concert, street party By Adam Strunk astrunk@ljworld.com

Liberty Hall might be old, but it still knows how to party. An estimated 3,000 people turned out to attend The Flaming Lips concert and block party held in honor of the 100th birthday of the movie theater/ former opera house/concert venue. Crowds filled Seventh Street, between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets, snacking on burgers, drinking Free State Beer and watching bands perform next to a school

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Today’s forecast, page 8A

By George Diepenbrock gdiepenbrock@ljworld.com

Douglas County prosecutors have charged a man with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the February death of a 27-year-old Lawrence man after a fight near 14th and Kentucky streets. According to district court records, prosecutors filed the reckless involuntary manslaughter charge against Mission resident Justin P. Gonzalez, and a judge found probable cause on Friday to Sardina issue a summons in the case. He’s charged in connection with the death of Nicholas J. Sardina, an Iraq war veteran and former student at both Kansas and Kansas

bus that had been converted to serve as a traveling stage. Those who weren’t dancing and eating in the street were standing in line for the night’s main draw: The Flaming Lips, a psychedelic alternative-rock band formed in Norman, Okla. The band also played a concert Thursday night at the venue, 644 Mass. “They are sort of like magicians meet musicians,” said Eric Carter, of Springfield, Mo. Carter had taken a half day off work to drive to Lawrence and wait in line for the concert. Please see CONCERT, page 2A

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It will be a tall order for Lawrence city commissioners. At their Tuesday evening meeting city commissioners will attempt to end a longraging debate about whether a multistory hotel/retail building should be allowed on the southeast corner of Ninth and New Hampshire streets. On one side are several neighbors who argue the proposed building is too tall to coexist with the historic neighborhood immediately east of the site. On the other side is a development group that contends they’ve shrunk the building as much as is feasible

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Doctor loses license

Vol.154/No.175 22 pages

State regulators have revoked the medical license of a Kansas doctor who referred patients to Dr. George Tiller for late-term abortions. Page 3A

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