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The complaint says Cabrera told police: “I made a very big mistake. I need to call my family because I have a feeling I will not be home for a while.”
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The Democratic Attorneys General Association has moved $5,200 initially earmarked for its legal defense fund to its general fund after two donors said their donations were meant to help James.
The Democratic Attorneys General Association has moved $5,200 initially earmarked for its legal defense fund to its general fund after two donors said their donations were meant to help James.
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