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Ricki Lake sued for fire that destroyed rental house

June 14, 2011

After a fire destroyed her $20,000-a-month Malibu rental house last fall, Ricki Lake felt “gratitude and blessings” nobody was hurt.

Now she’s feeling the heat from a lawsuit filed by her landlord alleging that the talk show host negligently set the fire by improperly refilling oil into a portable space heater.

“[Lake] caused the oil to spill which was ignited by the hot heating coils which [Lake] had not allowed to cool,” says lawsuit. “The flaming oil quickly caught hold and began to burn items inside the property. [Lake] failed or did not attempt to extinguish the fire.”

Article: PEOPLE.com

Indiana student’s disappearance on ‘America’s Most Wanted’

(CNN) — Police in an Indiana city were hoping the “America’s Most Wanted” television program that aired Saturday night would bring tips that could help solve the disappearance of a college student.

Bloomington Police Capt. Joe Qualters declined Saturday to discuss specifics, but told reporters evidence was still being gathered in Indiana University student Lauren Spierer’s June 3 disappearance.

Police are reviewing videotapes from local businesses and speaking with persons of interest.

Article: CNN

Alleged ‘Barefoot Bandit’ pleads not guilty

(CNN) — The alleged “Barefoot Bandit” entered a not guilty plea during a federal court appearance Thursday, but a lawyer representing him said attorneys were working on the details of a plea agreement.

Colton Harris-Moore gained notoriety and earned his nickname for allegedly leading police on a two-year manhunt while eluding capture in stolen boats, cars and planes — usually while barefoot.

Article: CNN