Bakker Eyes Tax Inquiry as Grand Jury Targeted
U S Justice Department will impanel a grand jury in Columbia to hear allegations of tax fraud against the PTL ministry led by Jim Bakker. The probe may include income tax, wire and mail fraud with possible indictments after evidence is reviewed. Bakker's attorney Melvin Belli says his client welcomes any tax inquiry.
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Haitian leader calls for talks as protests turn deadly
Haiti's Lt Gen. Henri Namphy urged negotiations after two days of demonstrations that left seven people dead by police fire. The protests followed a June 23 decree shifting election control to the government, with a general strike and flaming barricades reported nationwide. Voters face August 23 elections for mayors and rural councilmen.
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