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The New Zealand HeraldNews report · Sep 16, 5:03 AM
Young man charged with assault after attempted citizen’s arrest
19-year-old charged after alleged assault during Hamilton citizen’s arrest.
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Young man charged with assault after attempted citizen’s arrest
KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) and WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened 19-year-old charged after alleged assault during Hamilton citizen’s arrest.
The headline split The New Zealand Herald frames it as "Young man charged with assault after attempted citizen’s arrest". Radio New Zealand frames it as "Young man charged with assault after attempted citizen's arrest".
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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Sep 16, 5:27 AM
Calaveras County man charged with manslaughter in Gann Fire
Herbert Wayne Smith faces six charges, including involuntary manslaughter, after admitting to starting the Gann Fire in Calaveras County, which killed one person and injured a firefighter.
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Radio New ZealandNews report · Sep 16, 3:57 AM
Young man charged with assault after attempted citizen's arrest
A 19-year-old has been charged with assault after a citizen's arrest in Hamilton allegedly went too far.
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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Sep 16, 3:07 AM
Clermont County corrections officer charged with assaulting inmate in incident captured on body cam
A Clermont County corrections officer is facing charges, accused of assaulting an inmate at the jail.
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Sep 16, 3:07 AM: WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) joined the source map.
Sep 16, 3:57 AM: Radio New Zealand joined the source map.
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Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 4 sources · 1 bucket.