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Charges in California boat fire may hinge on 1838 law. Here’s why

Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY Comments Off on Charges in California boat fire may hinge on 1838 law. Here’s why

An arcane statute from 1838 may be applied in determining criminal liability in the case of the Southern California boat fire. Here's what you need to know about the law.

       
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