Indictments Likely Against Three LAPD Officers in King Case
U S attorney may seek federal grand jury indictments as early as next Thursday against at least three Los Angeles police officers for civil rights violations in the Rodney King beating. Targets include Sgt Stacey Koon and officers Laurence Powell and Timothy Wind, per sources close to the inquiry.
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Senate approves landmark energy legislation
The Senate passed a sweeping energy bill 93 to 3 to push conservation and expand alternative fuels, setting a path for a House-Senate conference to finish before year end. The measure would reshape energy regulation and subsidies, boost natural gas and nuclear power, raise appliance standards, and require federal fleets to use alternative fueled vehicles from 1993. It includes tax incentives for buyers of natural gas cars, credits for ethanol blends, and higher mass transit subsidies while closing corporate deduction loopholes.
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Prosecutor Withdraws From Linn County Case
Dillard says he is withdrawing from the Linn County probe due to a conflict of interest. A Sheriffs Department source confirms county deputies and Hiawatha police are being investigated. Hammond will review the information with his own inquiry. a timetable for charges is not predictable.
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Fatal kitchen blaze traps children in two apartment home
A fire started in the kitchen of a two unit building left three children on the first floor trapped while adults in the basement tried to escape. Firefighters arrived within two minutes and rescued Demik Whiteside. Melique Whiteside died. Amy Hess helped alert others as Susan Whiteside and others fought to reach the children. Arson not suspected. causes under investigation. Tenants were housed at a local hotel with Red Cross help. Graveside services for Melique set for 2:30 p.m. Monday at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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