Zodiac killer Seda faces up to life in prison
A 30-year-old high school dropout known for homemade zip guns and mail order bullets, Heriberto Seda, was convicted in New York of murder, attempted murder, assault, and weapons charges tied to the Zodiac killer spree beginning in 1990. Prosecutor Brown hailed the verdict, while Seda’s attorney promised an appeal.
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Festival drops plans for 22 hour Chinese opera
New York Shanghai opera troupe will not be allowed to perform The Peony Pavilion at Lincoln Center Festival 98. Officials cited Chinese culture ministry demands to uncrate production and rehearse for revision as unacceptably intrusive. Lincoln Center spent about $500,000 for preparations. 55 scenes and six sections per performance, with six tons of sets blocked from Shanghai.
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Judge rejects Smith Barney settlement bid
New York AP report says US District Judge Constance Motley blocked Smith Barney multimillion dollar bid to settle a sex harassment case at the Wall Street firm. The court flagged vagueness in a 15 million diversity plan. Smith Barney called it a temporary setback and will amend the proposal. The suit was filed by three women alleging a locker room culture with obscene language and improper behavior.
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