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[EX Q]: Verify if the sentiment of the following document towards the entity Lawlor is Positive . Mike Lawlor  undersecretary for Criminal Justice Policy and Planning in Connecticut   says the delay is unusual and unexplained. Last year Connecticut received about $2.6 million in JAG grants.
"Every single state gets one of these grants and this year not a single state has gotten it and we have repeatedly asked the Department of Justice what's going on "  Lawlor  said. "They consistently can't or won't answer the question so we don't know. We assume it's because they have concerns about sanctuary cities around the country."
At this point though  the DOJ hasn't just missed the disbursement date. States have not even been notified of the grant award  which usually happens around April or May  according to  Lawlor .
"There's going to be more steps that have to take place before the money's actually received  and typically it's about six months from the date of the award until the date you get the check  " Lawlor  said. "And it's important to keep in mind  this is going on in every state in the country. The reddest of red states  you know  Mississippi  Alabama  they're having the same problem."
[EX A]: yes

[EX Q]: Verify if the sentiment of the following document towards the entity Michael Jackson is Neutral . Michael Jackson's mother sued a concert promoter Wednesday alleging the company failed to provide life-saving equipment and oversee a doctor who was hired to protect the pop star's well-being as he prepared for what were intended to be his comeback concerts.
 The suit contends AEG and its agents told Jackson the company would provide the equipment and hire Dr. Conrad Murray to care for Jackson so he could perform at the concerts in London.
 "AEG's representations to Jackson were false because in reality AEG was merely doing whatever it took to make sure that Michael Jackson could make it to rehearsals and shows and AEG did not provide a doctor who was truly looking out for Jackson's well-being and did not provide equipment " the lawsuit states.
 AEG Live President and CEO Randy Phillips said soon after Jackson's death in June 2009 that Murray was enlisted to act as Jackson's personal physician and was to be paid $150 000 a month by AEG Live as the singer prepared for the concerts.
 However  Jackson died before signing the agreement. As a result  Phillips said the agreement was not binding.
 The suit also said AEG Live was responsible for the actions of Murray in the care of Jackson. Murray  however  was not named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
 "At the time of his death  Michael Jackson was under the immediate care of a doctor selected by  hired by  and controlled by AEG; indeed AEG demanded and required that Michael Jackson be treated by this particular doctor to ensure that Michael Jackson would attend all rehearsals and shows on the tour " the complaint states.
 Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death at age 50. Police said Murray gave Jackson an overdose of the anesthetic propofol.
 The suit claims Jackson's eldest son  Prince  suffered great trauma and severe emotional distress because he witnessed his father's final moments.
 Despite years of self-imposed exile  he retained a huge  loyal following of fans overjoyed at the prospect of seeing him reclaim the glory he'd attained with albums like "Thriller" and songs like "Beat It!" and "Billie Jean."
[EX A]: no

[EX Q]: Verify if the sentiment of the following document towards the entity Matt Lauer is Negative . CLOSE After his sudden firing for alleged sexual misbehavior in the workplace   Matt Lauer  responded in a written statement read by  his  former co-anchor Savannah Guthrie on 'Today.' USA TODAY
NBC fired Matt Lauer  longtime anchor of the Today show  on Nov. 28th following allegations of sexual misconduct with a colleague. Following the dismissal more allegations have surfaced.  Lauer  has admitted that there's enough truth in the allegations to make  him  feel embarrassed and ashamed.  He  expressed sorrow for the hurt  he 's caused.  Lauer  had been a part of the Today team since 1994. (Photo: Zach Pagano  NBC)
Many are still reeling two days after NBC News fired long-time morning host  Matt Lauer  Wednesday for inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.
 Lauer  released a statement Thursday  saying some "of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized  but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly."
Today shows first photos of  Lauer  after firing
At the top of the Today show Friday  Hoda Kotb reported that the first image of  Lauer  had emerged  taken at his home on Long Island.
WATCH: First photo of  Matt Lauer  surfaces after firing as NBC and former executives deny prior knowledge of compaints pic.twitter.com/ymQgFuMzec â TODAY (@TODAYshow) December 1  2017
On Thursday  NBC News' Stephanie Gosk reported on Megyn Kelly Today there may be as many as eight women who have come forward since  Lauer  was fired to accuse  him  of misconduct  though that number was lower in Friday's report.
More: After  Matt Lauer  firing  NBC chief Andy Lack faces more questions about a network in crisis
More:  Matt Lauer  scandal: There may be as many as 8 victims   Lauer  breaks  his  silence
 Lauer 's ex-wife speaks out
Writer and producer Nancy Alspaugh  who was married to  Lauer  from 1981 to 1988  told Entertainment Tonight that she was shocked by his firing in an interview published Thursday.
[EX A]:
no