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GEURGE ROMAL5MEMORIAL SGWOLARf HIF', ofthe Collin ConntyCriminal DefenseLawyer's Association,recently presented acheck for $3,500.00 toMs. Lanchi Huynh ofmano East Senior High,as this years recipient ofthe George RolandMemorial Scholarship.-... Ms. Huynh has beenaccepted at RiceUliwrsity. She plans to pume a career in Environmental law.IADL was created in 1946 by jurists who fought in World WarI1 and participated in the Nuremberg Trials. The organizationammotes findamental human rights and suowrfs the aims ofke United Nations. FULLT~-PROFESSIONALS IN THELEGAL FIELD DO NOT NEED TO APPLY FOR A SPE-CIFIC LlCENSli 1'0 TKAVEI.TO CUHA. For more informationvisit the IADL wehsite (www.iadllaw.org) or for travelregulations, see (www.nlg.org).The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District ofTexas is presenting a seminar designed to assist Criminallustice Act I'anel attorneys in dcfcnding a criminal case. Formom information call (956) 630-2995.The International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL)is holding a conference entitled "Establishing a JustInternational Legal Order". The conference will bring togetherlawyers, jurists, and educators from throughout the world.Past president, Michael P. Heiskcll swears in new presideut,Robert C. Hinton, Jr.ATTORNEY GENERAL CONFESSESI FDRnR ihl hAARTINF7 PACF 1In the case of Miguel Martinez, the Attorney General confessederror in sentencing. Fred Zain testified at trial that anaxe and two knives wntained the blood of victims. Theexperts at tbe habeas hearing testified that the blood was not ofhuman origin. Congratulations to Gerry Goldstein andCynthia Orr.2000 OllTcers, from IcR to right: Randy Whn~,Cynthi,On; Betty Blackwell, Dan Hurley and Mark Danicl.The Texas Civil Rights hoject recently tiled suit againstTaylor County and the state prison system for an HIV+ personwho was denied participation in a special DWI alternativeprobation program. The authorities terminated his participationbecause of his HIV status and instead sent him toprison for a year, where he did not receive appropriate medicationfor more than a month. Not only this, but the DistrictClerk of Taylor County wrongly disclosed his HIV status,wntnuy &Texas law.