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Independent U.S. Senate candidate Greg Orman discusses voting trends with a class at Washburn University in Topeka on Wednesday.
Orman acknowledges tie to Goldman Sachs
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IROPEKA — Independent candidate Greg Orman's business dealings faced new scrutiny Wednesday in Kansas unexpectedly competitive U.S. Senate race, as he acknowledged his friendship with a former Goldman Sachs board member sentenced to federal prison for insider trading.
Orman said he has a "very modest" investment in a company with Rajat K. Gupta, who was convicted in 2012, received a two-year sentence and was considered among the government's biggest catches in a multiyear crackdown on insider trading. Also in late 2012, according to federal court records, Orman replaced Gupta's representative on the board of New Silk Route, a billion dollar 'fund focusing on investments in Asia.
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A 45-year-old Olathe businessman, Orman is trying to unseat three-term Republican Sen. Pat Roberts. Kansas is a GOP-leaning state, but the 78-year-old incumbent looked vulnerable after a tough primary. The Democratic nominee stopped campaigning and
"The more we learn about Mr. Orman's business record, the more he looks like another millionaire politician..."
CORRY BLISS Roberts' campaign manager
wants his name off the ballot, potentially boosting Orman's chances and hurting the GOP's designs for recapturing a Senate majority.
Orman hasn't yet submitted a financial disclosure report with the Senate and faces a Sunday deadline after having it extended. Roberts has received extensions in the past but filed a disclosure report in August, and his campaign called on Orman to divulge information
about his finances.
Orman said he won't abandon Gupta because Gupta is a friend. Also, nothing in court records suggests the insider trading case involved Orman's businesses
"Ultimately he made a significant mistake, and he's paying a price for it." Orman said during a news conference after a lecture at Washburn University in Topeka. "I'm someone who believes in forgiveness and redemption, and ultimately I'm not somebody who, when a friend makes a mistake, I just throw them away."
But Roberts' campaign manager, Corry Bliss, said voters are learning about Orman's "shady business dealings" and cited Orman's association with Gupta as an example.
Gupta was sentenced to prison and fined $13.9 million after being convicted of feeding tips about Goldman Sachs to a billionaire hedge-fund owner who also was convicted of insider trading.
"The more we learn about Mr. Orman's business record the more he looks like another millionaire politician trying to deceive voters and hide his past," Bliss said.
Exchange student weighs in on Scottish independence
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Although Scottish international student Kalie McAleyander is an ocean away from her native country, she is optimistic about something that until recently was unthinkable: Scottish independence from the United Kingdom. A national referendum is being held in Scotland today, where residents will answer yes or no to one question, "Should Scotland be an independent country?"
McAlexander believes it should.
"Our generation has the chance to change everything with the flick of the wrist," said McAlexander, a junior, from Glasgow, Scotland. "We could finally have our own way of dealing with the world, apart from the way England tells us how to."
Professor Victor Bailey, an expert of Modern British History, said that Scottish nationalists have been pushing for independence for years and Thursday's referendum is the result of a few distinct moments.
An important "watershed" moment was in 1997 when "Devolution" occurred. A Scottish Parliament was recreated and Scotland has given more autonomy over its domestic affairs.
In 2007 the Scottish National Party (SNP),made having a referendum for independence a major part of its platform. When the SNP won a majority of seats in the Scottish Parliament in 2011, the Scottish government and the British government negotiated about holding a referendum.
Hoping to sway opinion, two major groups formed and are spearheading support and opposition to the referendum.
voters to vote "yes" on the referendum, was formed soon after the 211 elections.
Yes Scotland, an organization encouraging Scottish
McAlexander's reasons for supporting independence are similar to issues pushed by the "Yes" campaign. Things such as more autonomy, and more economic opportunities are important to McAlexander.
"I think it'd be a good opportunity just to take care of ourselves," McAlexander said.
Since McAlexander won't be able to vote in person, she arranged for her brother to be her proxy.
Better Together, is an orga
"I think a lot of Scots emotionally would like to feel they could have their own separate identity."
VICTOR BAILEY Professor of history
nization urging voters to vote "no" on the referendum.
They urge a "no" vote because they believe that, among other things, Scotland will benefit the most by staying a part of England. Voting no is also urged so that Scotland won't have to deal with numerous issues, from what currency to use to other broader agreements with the English government, and believe further devolution, like the English promise will happen if a majority vote no, is a better option.
Daniel Chapman, a British International Student from Essex, said Scotland should stay a part of England because both countries are stronger together rather than separate. He also said given their shared cultural history, both countries would be losing something.
"It's something intangible really, something you can't really put your finger on," Chapman said.
Only recently has polling between the Yes Campaign and Better Together been close. Much of the difference was made up due to the Yes Campaign's social media outreach.
"They have people on every single platform to try to reach people, Uhl said. "Everything from Foursquare, Facebook, twitter, and trying to use those analytics to figure out their exact audience."
Chad Uhl, a sophomore from Bonner Springs, was a part of a study abroad group that traveled in England and Scotland. The class had the opportunity to hear from the head of digital for Yes Scotland.
When voters get to the polls though, Bailey said she thinks Scottish voters will have to decide between two competing interests.
"I think it is a tension between emotion and economics," Bailey said. "I think a lot of Scots emotionally would like to feel they could have their own separate identity, and yet economically they think that it could be dangerous to do that."
Along with fellow Scots, the United Kingdom and the world, McAlexander will be waiting to see how the tension is resolved.
"I'm sad that I'm not at home," McAlexander said, "but I'm glad to be here."
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Deputy resigns after sexual assault arrest
TULSA, Okla. — An Oklahoma sheriff's deputy resigned Wednesday after two women said he sexually assaulted them at a Tulsa County home while he was on duty, a case that comes on the heels of a state trooper and an Oklahoma City police officer being arrested on sexual assault complaints.
Tulsa County Deputy Gerald Nuckolls, 26, was arrested late Tuesday on complaints of sexual assault and battery and indecent exposure. He remained jailed on $125,000 bond.
Undersheriff Tim Albin said Nuckolls resigned after being placed on unpaid leave. Nuckolls hasn't been formally charged, and authorities believe there could be at least five more women who have yet to come forward. it's not clear from jail records whether he has an attorney.
Nuckolls' arrest came a day after Oklahoma State Trooper Eric Roberts was arrested on complaints of kidnapping, rape and other crimes. Three women have said Roberts sexually assaulted them while he was on duty. Roberts' attorney has said the trooper is innocent.
Weeks before Roberts' arrest, Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtclaw was accused of sexually assaulting at least eight women while on duty. Holtclaw has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The recent allegations against the three lawmen are among
similar complaints lodged against Oklahoma officers in the past decade.
In 2011, Delaware County commissioners agreed to a $13.5 million settlement after 15 women complained they
"When you add a law enforcement person, it even adds to the difficulty."
MISSY ISKI Director of programs and counseling, DVIS/Call Rape
MISSY ISKI
were raped, sexually assaulted or fondled by their jailers. In 2009, Custer County Sheriff Mike Burgess was sentenced
to 79 years for sexual assaults against an inmate.
Nuckolls, who had worked for the sheriff's office for two years, showed up at the women's home investigating a 911 hang-up call, according to his arrest report.
The report alleges Nuckolls exposed his genitals to one woman inside his patrol SUV. The woman said she began rubbing the officer's genitals because he told her it would keep her boyfriend out of jail.
Nuckolls asked a second woman at the house about her tattoos and if she was wearing a bra, then reached up and pulled her dress down, according to the report.
The woman said she pulled her dress up as Nacklobs began
touching himself. She said she told him she wanted to go back inside and that Nuckolls said he would return when his shift ended.
Nuckolls told detectives who interviewed him that "he has a problem for pretty women" and that "sexual type activity has occurred" during encounters with about six women.
Missy Iski, director of programs and counseling at DVIS/Call Rape in Tulsa, said Wednesday that potential victims may be reluctant to come forward especially when a law officer is alleged to have been involved.
"When you add a law enforcement person, it even adds to the difficulty" Iski said.
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