Jury to begin deliberations in 35 nursing-home deaths (Fort


By MARY FOSTER ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. -- Jurors in the trial of nursing-home owners accused in the deaths of 35 patients after Hurricane Katrina were sent home Thursday by the judge, who told them to bring an overnight bag when they return today and to prepare for a long, tough day. The jury is set to begin deciding the fate of Salvador and Mabel Mangano, owners of St. Rita's nursing home in St. ...

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