Jury bribery report surfaces in Mandel trial
A juror in Maryland Governor Mandel’s corruption trial was reportedly offered at least ten thousand dollars to vote not guilty. Oscar Sislen, a Bethesda chauffeur, was replaced after he reported the alleged bribery to Judge John Pratt. Sources cited by the Washington Post say investigators are probing tampering charges.
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Loophole Lets Foreign Firms Bypass 200-Mile Fishing Law
Washington AP report notes foreign governments and companies buying into U S seafood firms to sidestep the 200 mile limit. At least 56 foreign firms and the Soviet government reportedly hold interests or join with U S firms in ventures. Such ties could allow foreign control to fish inside the 200 mile zone like Americans, impacting quotas and U S prices and payments.
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Sale of Fiat Stock to Libya Triggers Parliament Debate
Rome AP reports Libya will acquire nearly 10 percent of Fiat stock, prompting calls for a parliamentary debate and scrutiny of the Agnelli family. Fiat stock rose over 20 percent at Milan as experts criticize the deal, noting reduced Agnelli control and wider political implications.
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Korean Embassy Officer In Emotional State In Payoff Probe
A South Korean intelligence officer Kim Sang Kean at the Seoul embassy is described as in a tremendous emotional state yet cooperating with an FBI inquiry into alleged Korean influence payments to U.S. congressmen. FBI questioning has been slow and fragile, with Kim’s embassy access and possible record-keeping noted.
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