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NEW YORK, June 13 (UPI) -- The captain of a New York ferry involved in a deadly crash could receive a sentence of as little as 10 months, the New York Daily News reports.
Capt. Richard Smith was at the helm when the ferry struck a pier on Staten Island in October 2003, killing 11 people and injuring at least 70.
Citing sources close to the case, the newspaper said lawyers will argue Tuesday about whether Smith's conduct was reckless or negligent. A hearing is scheduled in federal court in Brooklyn.
Smith has already pleaded guilty, admitting that he drowsed off after taking painkillers.
Under federal sentencing guidelines, Smith would receive a sentence of 10 to 16 months for negligent conduct and 21 to 27 months for reckless manslaughter. Prosecutors have asked the judge to impose a longer sentence than the guidelines call for.
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CHICAGO, June 4 (UPI) --
A 21-year-old Chicago-area man is about to become the youngest person ever to receive a medical degree from the University of Chicago, officials say.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 3 (UPI) --
"Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes, was honored at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Awards in San Francisco, the organization said.
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