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Marin County Father Of "American Taliban" Calling For Pardon

Claiming his son was used as a scapegoat for the failings of the U.S. government, Frank Lindh addressed a roomful of USF law students yesterday, pressing for his son's early release.  John Walker Lindh- the so-called "American Taliban" who was convicted in 2002 on charges of participating in the Taliban army- has been serving a 20 year sentence in California.  Lindh, who grew up in San Anselmo, spent several years in Afghanistan with the Taliban but claims he never intended to fight against the U.S. and would not have joined the Taliban if he knew their intentions.  Frank Lindh is working on a petition to ask President Bush to issue a pardon for his son. 

That Isn't Very Neighborly...

A San Anselmo man suffered two broken legs and crushed ankles after a female neighbor, pushed him off the roof early last Sunday. 

Marin Horse Injured; Authorities Blame Mountain Lion

A horse on Sleepy Hollow ridge, was found severely injured, and officials believe she was attacked by a mountain lion.

Marin Students Win Robotics Competition!

R-2 D-2 would be proud.  A rookie team made up of four Marin high schools and one middle school, won the Rookie All Star Award at the regional FIRST Robotics competition on March 22nd. Team Recycle-It won the honor, and another rookie team from Marin, the Penguin Empire from San Marin high school in Novato was one of the highest seeded rookie teams ever.