Quartet of Bellis publicized split shakes San Francisco
In a high profile clash, Lia Belli holds a televised news conference with a publicist and private eye amid allegations of abuse and infidelity in the Melvin Belli marriage. Melvin counters with divorce plans as gunman threats and custody battles unfold around the Clift Hotel and a Montagu-connected viscount.
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Bus driver wins foreign suit on passive smoke
Sean Carroll, a 59 year old Melbourne bus driver, was awarded 52000 by the Melbourne Transit Authority after the Victoria Accident Compensation Tribunal found negligent exposure to tobacco smoke. Carroll worked on buses since 1952 and was diagnosed with cancer in February. Smoking ban on public transport was implemented in 1976.
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TV director fined in Hong Kong for cruelty to animals
A magistrate fined Rachel Zen, 37, a Radio Television Hong Kong director, $128 for causing unnecessary suffering to a turtle in a Life Goes On scene. She was cleared on the sparrow charge, with the court noting negligence but not recklessness. The turtle scene involved scalding water in a wok and a burning cage scene for dramatic effect.
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Ballad of Mel and Lia Belies a Divorce Battle
SFAP Don Bleu sings a Lennonesque Ballad of Melvin and Lia Belli amid alleged marital strife. Lia accuses Melvin of physical abuse and infidelity. he denies the claims. The Bellis married since 1972 and the parody airing escalates public scrutiny.
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