No criminal charges after R.I. prep school abuse investigation

No criminal charges after R.I. prep school abuse investigation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A state police investigation into dozens of sexual abuse allegations at a prestigious boarding school has concluded with no criminal charges, authorities announced on Thursday.

Police looked at allegations of abuse of students at St. George's School by seven former faculty members, one current employee and three former students and at allegations that current and prior administrators didn't report abuse to the proper authorities.

What counts as ‘medical marijuana’ varies from state to state – and that’s a problem
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What counts as ‘medical marijuana’ varies from state to state – and that’s a problem

Kenneth E. Leonard

On April 17, Pennsylvania became the latest state to pass medical marijuana legislation, which will take effect this month. And recently Ohio's House of Representatives has passed a plan to permit medical marijuana in the state.

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