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8/29/2003

SD Congressman Charged with Manslaughter

SD Congressman Charged with Manslaughter

At least this story saw fit not to mention his political party affiliation until the 10th paragraph. I'll update this later with notes at to where other major news outlets menion it.Welcome to the Mercury News on Bayarea.com

FLANDREAU, S.D. - U.S. Rep. Bill Janklow was charged Friday with second-degree manslaughter in the death of a motorcyclist, killed when the congressman allegedly ran a stop sign at more than 70 mph.