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Felton n By TIGE WATTS News Editor Former USC Basketball Coach George 11 Felton and four other alleged DUI drivers S might get their day in court. Almost two weeks ago, E.J. Chrisopulos, ? the arresting officers for the five defendents, te left the state highway department to enroll in fo a Tennessee seminary school. Under South Carolina laws, Chrisopulos to would have to pay for his trip back to South ha Carolina to testify in those trials. If he does re not return, those five cases would be dismissed because of the lack of state's is evidence. ea The South Carolina chapter of Mothers of Against Drunk Driving, who believes very m strongly that all DUI cases must be tried, has started a collection to underwrite the cost for hi Chrisopulos' trip back to South Carolina to pu testif' in those trials. sti "We'^e not trying to raise the money to at- ^ tack George Felton. 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First 100 chet lay be tri "We're not trying to raise the mone nstead, we are trying to address a tate system." Harold Watsor m," Harold Watson, State Administrator "Or r MADD, said. donati MADD has stated before they would like reasor see the entire policy of how cases are cause mdled and/or dismissed upon an officer's mone; signation to be re-examined. As 'The one thing about this case (Felton's) collec that it brings to light a problem that has ? Wa :isted. It doesn't seem right that when an this v ficer leaves, all of his DUI cases are dis- mind issed," Watson said. the ca "I think that George being a public person "Hi is really brought out this loophole, ine tne m iblic perception is that this is another in- gar(k ince where a public or prominent figure f? mis n get away from justice," he said. ^ Watson said the donors have all agreed the back, ophole must be plugged. be sai< r li J if! ]X5m m I IW -y ' P at |fif V $* ?* < *; Kk^^HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHI i of the Capitol. 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There is no logical M 1 why this case should be dismissed be- *ntei an officer does not have the time or f to testify."' of press time, Watson's agency has pro; ted $125 from six different donors. coul tson spoke briefly with Chrisopulos cjou /eek and said the ex-officer wouldn't OTn( coming back to South Carolina to try ses. "] s biggest concern was whether or not lose agistrate could work with him in re- Felti to his class schedule. He doesn't want We' ;s a full week of classes if he can avoid one herwise, he's very willing to come char He feels the cases should take place," is o d. ing,' - -g X. X - ^ ?, g| kh. <v ^ss^ iS ^^W:^mHkiJ*:Wm ,? *'- x"- *> |& - *- -X Renoe Gibson/The Gamecock ind believes it should be stopped. I The IS IGarn< A<tmi 1\ Learn morea at the Rush Infoi r To register located in the lowe Zmi / V Zmd [)UI aft hrisopulos also told Watson his former :e has not contacted him about coming c to South Carolina. tVe're going to put some feelers out and n up attention to bring this up in the iway Department," Watson said. [ADD also believes it may be in the best est for the five defendents to have their in court. Hie five defendents are innocent until 'en guilty. They deserve their day in t. Otherwise, there may always be a d of suspiscion whether they were guilty Dt," Watson said. :f they're innocent, they have nothing to . We're sorry this happened to George . -fc-- ? ' .1- _ 1 uii. yycic hoi aner mr. renon uiougn. re after the crime of drunk driving. Anycharged with the crime should have the ice to clear his name and George Felton ne such person accused of drunk driv" Watson said. Students private in Booklet available for policy owners By TIGE WATTS News Editor Students who usually purchase health insurance through USC might have to know more about insurance policies before they sign the dotted line. USC was not able to sign on uiifti AnA r\Alio\7 Jr? timA frVT rp. mm vnv yuiivj 111 umv iva * v gistration. Because of this, they have opened the doors for local companies to offer different policies. Currently there are three blanket health insurance plans and seven individual plans available for students, which is causing headaches. To help out, Student Affairs put out a brochure informing students ! of general information. "It's kind of important people know what they're doing. Otherwise they could sign up for a policy which might not cover accidents," Will Prioleau, an agent from Greater South insurance company, said. When reviewing health care pol icies, students should not focus on lemories j ;t & Black \ugust 25-2 / % JL JL rr a y bout USC's Fraternities and I rmation Session on Thursday, in the Russell House, Room 3: iV/\ 11 JVM for Rush, stop by the Campus Aci r level, west wing of the Russell H< or call (803) 777-5780. 1 J i |\ I \ ZMZ JSLnrnJ! ,JL. JL er all Felton to buy isurance premium costs. The lowest price may not be the most economically sound. Students should analyze the policies first and choose the one that most fits their needs. Students should also look for specific features when comparing nl^nc Thic u/ill allrtu/ fr\r mnoH m. iiij niii uiiu n iiiuvn wiser decisions. "Students should be sure to pick up this brochure before they sign any policy. This is a choice that will require a lot of thinking and analyzing," Student Affairs Vice President Dennis Pruitt said. Pruitt also said students should direct any questions to the Student Health Center. Steve Hinson, a sales representative for Blue Cross/Blue Shield said students should look at all of the policies available. For example, the Blue Cross policy limits psychiatric treatment to $5000. The policy also covers prescriptions and doctor visits. "People just need to keep up with their receipts," he said. Hinson suggests that students should sign for the maximum benefits if thev choose his oolicv. ?/ X" " ~ ^ "You never know what might happen. This program prepares you for the worst/' he said. Fade fW/ Won't Rusfti' ?A*F Fraternity Rush August 22 at 2 pm 27. <?*> <% A tivities Center )use Unpersity Union