Editorial on Diallo case upholds rule of law and fairness
The Albany jury found no intent by four New York City officers in the Amadou Diallo shooting, prompting calls for potential disciplinary action and federal civil rights review. The piece argues a fair trial required neutral grounds and warns that ignoring the law risks a lawless society.
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New York City
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Los Angeles
New York
Bronx
Hillary Clinton
New York Senate
Jurors acquit four officers in Amadou Diallo death
The Bronx fatal shooting sparked protests and national debate on race and policing. A New York jury found the four officers not criminally liable, concluding no murder or gross negligence occurred. The piece argues for a police department settlement to aid Diallo’s family.
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Bronx
New York Senate
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Bill Bradley
al Gore
Diallo
al Sharpton
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New York
McCain’s New Campaign Dynamic Challenges GOP Norms
Washington notes John McCain’s provocative bid reshapes the 2000 GOP race. His mobilization of a broader voting universe challenges Bush’s base, while party elites struggle to contain the impact of his straight talk and campaign finance stance. Calls arise over whether independents and Democrats inflate his totals and if fiscal conservatives and moderates can unite behind him. The campaign remains fluid with unpredictable shifts ahead.
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McCain
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George W. Bush
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Christian Coalition
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New York
Bill Clinton
Letters on civil reparations and justice in America
A reader rebuts Linda Chavez arguments and warns against civil actions seeking reparations against descendants for slave owners. He cites juror accountability, constitutional due process, and the impossibility of proving guilt across bloodlines for actions from 1700s and 1800s.
Slavery laws and Supreme Court rulings cited in letters
A Letters to the Editor reply asserts no government involvement in slavery and cites multiple acts and rulings from 1712 to 1877. The author notes two and a half centuries of abolition of slavery laws and court decisions precede the Civil War, but says listing all names would be too voluminous.
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Prigg
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Dred Scott
Supreme Court
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Letters to the Editor Contact Details for Aiken Standard
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