BALTIMORE (AP) — Three women pleaded guilty Thursday for their roles in the savage beating of a 12-year-old girl at a birthday party — an attack prompted by a kiss on the cheek she received from a boy.
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The three included the mother of the birthday girl. Police said Monique Baldwin, 37, apparently became offended because the boy was supposed to be her daughter's boyfriend. She allegedly urged the attackers to "handle your business."
Nicole Townes went into a three-week coma after she was beaten and kicked at the February 2004 sleep-over. Her 11-year-old sister was also beaten.
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Between 150 and 200 churches are expected to raise money for the Protect Marriage Maine political action committee.
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