I THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010 LOCAL, 2\ ,14„TION Theater instructor enters plea bargain police said Preschutti tried to intimidate her Penn State instructor Eliot into dropping the Preschutti entered a plea bargain case, according Monday of no contest to reckless to court docu• endangerment, ending a year- ments. and-a-half-long legal battle. Now, Preschutti The theater instructor was will be sentenced arrested in 2008 on charges of on Aug. 24, his assaulting a woman whose arm attorney Brian was fractured after the incident, Manchester said. The terms of the according to court documents. deal credit Preschutti for the New charges were added when seven months he spent incarcer- By Laura Nichols COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Senate tables marriage bill By Zach Geiger FOR THE COLLEGIAN The Pennsylvania State Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to table Senate Bill 707, blocking a proposed bill aimed at amending the Pennsylvania Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. The vote is being seen as a vic tory among the LGBT community and allied politicians. "One small victory adds up to larger victories," said State Sen. Daylin Leach, D- Delaware/Montgomery. Senate Bill 707 is one of two competing bills concerning same sex marriage in the state, Leach said. The first bill, Senate Bill 935, was introduced by Leach in June 2009 and called for full equal mar riage rights. Senate Bill 707, a pro posed amendment that would ST. PATRICK'S PRiDE In Dublin, Ireland, people watch a St. Patrick's Day parade. Celebrations of the day began in America After 4th day, Veon jury shows strain By Mark Scolforo ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER HARRISBURG Jurors in the public corruption trial of a former Pennsylvania state lawmaker and his aides showed signs of frustration Wednesday as they left the Dauphin County courthouse following four days of delib erations without reaching a verdict. One juror told Judge Richard Lewis that talks have been "hard for everybody ... We're turning on each other." She and two other members of the eight-woman, four man panel appeared to be crying as they broke at the end of the day. They have now spent about 29 hours consider ing the case since they started deliberations Friday fol lowing nearly six weeks of trial testimony. Fbrmer Beaver County Rep. Mike Veon, the second ranking Democrat before his defeat in the 2006 election, and former aides Brett Cott, Annamarie Perretta- Rosepink and Steve Keefer are accused of running a scheme to siphon off taxpayer resources to wage politicll campaigns and underwrite other activities. Lewis encouraged jurors to approach the talks as if they were neighbors trying to come to an amicable resolution. "We're aware of the strain on you, believe me," Lewis said. "We ask that you give it your best and keep trying." The exchange occurred in open court, but neither pros ecutors nor the defendants and their lawyers were pres ent. The day began with Lewis responding to a set of questions from the jury, informing them that they could not issue verdicts against some of the defendants before they were finished considering the charges against all four. He also clarified the structure of verdict slips they will have to fill out when they render judgment in the 139 counts, including how they should account for the dollar value of any guilty verdicts in theft charges. Other ques tions concerned the conflict-of-interest and conspiracy charges that all defendants face. have defined marriage between "one man and one woman," was introduced by Sen. John Eichelberger, R-Blair, in February. Tuesday's vote defeat ed the legislation with a majority of 8-6 within the committee, Leach said. "It's a crack in the wall of dis crimination," Leach said. "It's important to remember the his toric nature of this. People are increasingly uncomfortable with the idea of legalized discrimina tion." Two years ago, the State Senate Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a more restrictive bill by a 10-4 majority, Leach said. In a bipartisan effort, five Democrats and three Republicans voted to oppose Senate Bill 707, including three senators who changed their minds from their previous votes in 2008. `Why should I try to deny some- ated before posting bail, but he could still face three to 22 and a half months in jail, Manchester said: I[l Preschutti did not plead guilty to hurting the woman the no contest plea wasn't based on the reports of him hurting her, his attorney said. Instead, they are based on his actions following reports that the woman cut Preschutti with a knife and attempted to stab him. Manchester said. one else the right to live their life as they see fit?" Leach said. The state Senate vote took place the same day Penn State's Interfraternity Council voted to recognize Delta Lambda Phi, a fraternity for gay, bisexual and progressive men. Though Michael Hong (senior marketing) was initially unaware of Senate Bill 707, the former president and current member of Delta Lambda Phi said the Senate's move might help bring equal rights to Pennsylvania and maybe even same-sex mar riage. And for Mark Gardner, a graduate assistant working with LGBTA Student Resource Center, the defeat of Senate Bill 707 was a surprise and a small victory. "Our state Senate is realizing that equality for all is necessary," Gardner said. "But we still have a long way to go." Dublin City Library and Archive, Dublin, Ireland For more information visit http:llwww libraries osu edulpsulilis,contest html or contact Dawn Amsberry at d,,a4,4; s, Available in alternate media on request. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce ©2OlO The Pennsylvania State University. Produced by Library Learning Services. University Libraries. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Dawn Amsberry (814-865-5093 or dua4@psu.edu) in advance of participator, "He already went to jail for ered it intimidating," Manchester seven month based on what he did said. not do he will never plead guilty to the original charges," Manchester said The attorney said is something the instructor can Preschutti did previously plead live with. guilty to charges of intimidation of Penn State spokesman Geoff a witness, though he said his client Rushton said the university did was only speaking out of anger not have any involvement in the and frustration while incarcerat- legal proceedings and could not ed. comment "He was in a rather upset state, but the commonwealth consid- , Students eat ice cream outside The Creamery. Scholars Chip, which took Schreyer Honors College Dean Christian Brady a year to create, was introduced on campus this week. Creamery introduces Scholars Chip flavor By Jourdan Cole COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER For April Bile, going to the Berkey Creamery has become part of her daily routine she jokes she's majoring in ice cream. But Wednesday was different. Hile (freshman-engineering) sat down with Schreyer Honors College Dean Christian Brady and other honors students Wednesday afternoon and weighed in on the new flavor: Scholars Chip, a combination of vanilla bean ice cream and dark chocolate flakes. "I've been on a 'Death by Chocolate' kick, but this is refreshing," Hile said. Berkey Creamery Manager Thomas Palchak said Scholars Chip is vanilla bean ice cream injected with melted down Wilbur's chocolate bars through an ingredient feeder. It immedi ately solidifies upon contact with the ice cream, giving the choco late a flaky consistency. Palchak said the ice cream has a simple taste with a lot of "extravagance." "1 think it's a good addition to the Creamery and another way International Library Experience Essay Contest Do you have a story to tell about an international library? Then you're invited to participate in the University Libraries' International Library Experience essay contest. open to currently enrolled Penn State students from any campus. Prizes Ist prize: $2OO 2nd prize: $l5O 3rd prize: $5O PENNSTATE UNIVERS! I Y LIBRARIES THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Presehutti is happy to be moving on with his life, Manchester said To e reporter Icnsol9@psu.edu that we can do our part in pro moting Penn State. - Palchak said. Scholars Chip took about a year to create. Brady said. First, the dean called college founder William Schreyer to see what kind of ice cream he liked, and he got a quick answer chocolate chip. What about mint chocolate chip. Brady asked, or a chocolate swirl or fruit? Schreyer's answer remained the same. Chocolate chip it is Brady said Simmons Dining Hall will be making an exception to its healthy-diet policy and will include the new flavor in its frozen yogurt line-up. While 300 of the 300 half-gallon Scholars Chip tubs produced have been sold in the past four days. cones were free to the first 20 students wearing Schreyer Honors College apparel Wednesday afternoon. And Schreyer students com peted to be the first in line to try it. Josh Park won the "Ice Cream Dream" contest for creating a mathematical equation involving the limits of ice cream and him self. To e jpcs2ol@psu.edu FA N S 20% Off Any One Month Tanning Package Entry Deadline April 2, 2010 ERNE this decision
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