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PAGEEIGHT SANFRANCISCONEWSMAY12,2013 Readthenewsasithap - NEWS.....................................................PAGE1 Features & News penswithoutbias,slantor FEATURES&ENTERTAINMENT..........PAGE2 By Vi Logan prejudice.Wetellitlikeitis. POINTOFVIEW....................................PAGE3 VI S CORNER: DOLLY Forfreedomofopinion,see LIFESTYLE..............................................PAGE4 ' " " FEATURES&ENTERTAINMENT..........PAGE5 PointofView,whichallows CLASSIFIED.....................................PAGE6&7 allsidesofpolitics. BACKPAGE............................................PAGE8 BEVERLY HILLS—My name is “Dolly”, mals Foundation that there was no way and could it be that I have that name be - that I could feel sad any more. VOLUMEVIISSUE19 MAY12,2013 HOMEDELIVERY$50 cause everyone calls me a little doll? One I’m a Tibetan Spaniel/Pekinese mix of the first things that attracts people is my about three years old. I’m not one bit ag - under bite, which they say is very cute, and gressive. I get along with other dogs, and puts a smile on everyone’s face. Then they children, too. And, oh, yes, I’m already want to pet my soft, shiny coat, which they housetrained! So, do I sound like I say has very pretty markings. After that would be a good addition to your family? they comment on my eyes, which they say I’m sure that there is someone out there are big and bright. for me, and, also, for all of my doggy and With all of those compliments how could kitty friends that are here. You can see LIMOUSINEFIREKILLSFIVE I not feel good about myself? You see, I them all if you check the website, which BRIDAL SHOWER ENDS IN TRAGEDY was feeling quite sad, as my people were is: foafla.petfinder.com. We’re all wait - By Nedda Alishahi moving and said that they couldn’t take me ing for that special someone to come with them. I had no idea what was going along! SAN FRANCISCO—Five women were to happen to me. But, WOW! I was giv - FRIENDS OF ANIMALS killed and several others were injured in en such a welcome at the Friends of Ani 310-479-5089 a tragic limousine fire that occurred on Saturday, May 4, while driving over the San Francisco Bay. There were nine oc - JODI ARIAS GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER cupants total in the limousine that was By Helya Askari en route to a bridal shower on Saturday evening and was traveling from Oakland PHOENIX, AZ—A jury found Jodi the world, as Arias changed her story Alexander was shot once, stabbed 27 indicating that she supported the pros - to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Among Arias, 32, guilty on one count of first- several times before admitting to killing times and had his throat slit. The defense ecution’s efforts to convict Arias, how - those deceased was the bride whom the degree murder for the death of her ex- Alexander in self-defense. Arias took the argued that Arias’ actions were justified ever, she was unclear on whether she be - party in question was for. Neriza Fojas, boyfriend Travis Alexander on Wednes - stand to explain her relationship to as she had suffered physical and emo - lieved that Arias deserved the death 31, of the Philippines, had recently got - day, May 8 at the Maricopa County Alexander and the series of events that tional abuse at the hands of the victim. penalty. ten married in the U.S. and was planning Courthouse in Phoenix, AZ. Alexander led to his death. The prosecution, lead by Juan Mar - Arias’ fate will be determined in a a second ceremony in the Philippines for was brutally murdered at his Meza, AZ The jurors, consisting of eight men and tinez, made the case that Arias’ actions miniature trail on Thursday, as jurors will her family sometime next month. home nearly five years ago at the age of four women, deliberated for 15 hours and were premeditated as she showed up According to sources, all of the oc - decide whether she should be executed 30. 5 minutes before coming back with a unannounced to the victims home driv - cupants in the limousine, including the The trial, which began on January 2, guilty verdict that could possibly lead to ing a rental car with her hair dyed. or given 25 years to life with a possi - bride, were of Filipino origin and were caught the attention of people all around the execution of Arias. Governor Jan Brewer made a statement bility of parole. working nurses. Fojas had been working at the Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, CA. THREE WOMEN FREED AFTER 10 YEARS OF CAPTIVITY The Lincoln Town car stretch limou - By Helya Askari sine was driving across the San-Mateo CLEVELAND, OH—52-year-old Puerto 27, who has a 6-year-old daughter she gave Berry and her daughter were reunited privacy through this time. Knight is still Hayward Bridge when it suddenly Rican bus driver, Ariel Castro, was charged birth to while in captivity, were held pris - with their family Wednesday at her sister’s being treated at a local hospital and has not caught fire. The four surviving women with the rape and kidnapping of three oner for 9 to 11 years. home. The press expected a statement from yet been released. in the vehicle escaped with minor in - women he held captive in his Cleveland The women were freed after Berry es - Berry upon her arrival at home, her sister, Authorities have still not confirmed juries, two of which were reported to be A limousine fire was responsible for killing 5 women on Saturday, May 4. home on Wednesday, May 8. Castro is ex - caped Castro’s home with the help of Beth Serrano, gave a brief statement in whether Knight or DeJesus bore any chil - in serious condition. All four were treat - scene said there was no proof of a pri - pancy in the vehicle. According to au - The company that owns the limo that pected to be arraigned on Thursday at neighbors who heard her cries for help. which she said, “I want to thank the pub - dren, or if any of the women endured mis - ed for burns and smoke inhalation. Ac - or accident or collision that caused the thorities, the limousine was only au - caught on fire, Limo Stop, issued a state - Cleveland’s municipal courthouse. Charles Ramsey, who was sitting in his liv - lic and the media for their support and their carriages during their time in captivity. Fur - cording to California Highway Patrol, fire and an investigation is being done thorized to carry eight passengers, but ment following the incident, saying, In a news conference, prosecutor Victor ing room next door, heard screams com - encouragement over the years. At this time thermore, officials have stated that a pa - the fire was reported around 10 p.m. on to find out if the vehicle had any prior there were nine occupants in the vehi - “We are deeply saddened by the tragedy Perez, stated that there is no evidence that ing from Castro’s home and came out to our family would request privacy so my ternity test will be conducted on Berry’s Saturday night on westbound Highway issues that led to the tragedy. cle. Authorities are going to investigate last night involving the young women, Castro’s brothers, Pedro Castro, 52, and find Berry struggling to break free from the sister and niece and I can have time to re - daughter to confirm Castro as the father. 92. Officials have also recently sent out if this may have contributed to the ac - five of whom lost their lives in the lim - Onil Castro, 50, were aware of their front door. He prompted to break the cover." Grimilda Figueroa, the mother of Cas - Witnesses and other sources on the new information regarding the occu - cident. ousine fire on the San Mateo Bridge.” brother’s actions or took part in any door open and aided her and her child as DeJesus was also welcomed by friends tro’s four children, reported Castro to wrong doing. they escaped Castro’s home. After which and community members upon her arrival police after he broke her nose, dislocated The three woman, Gina DeJesus, 23, Berry was able to reach a phone and call to her family’s home. Her aunt, Sandra her shoulder and knocked her tooth out OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST DIES AFTER SAILBOAT CAPSIZES Michelle Knight, 33, and Amanda Berry, police. Ruiz, also spoke to the press and asked for back in 2005. 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