She had an idea for radio-controlled torpedo delivery that could not be foiled by the enemy.

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Kevorkian's defense also challenged the delivery of a controlled substance charge, contending that the state legislature intended to apply that charge to drug traffickers.

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Kevorkian was originally charged with murder, assisted suicide, and delivery of a controlled substance, but prosecutors dropped the assisted suicide charge to prevent the defense from presenting evidence about Youk's pain and suffering.

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