Hasenfus pardoned and flees Nicaragua
American Eugene Hasenfus received a presidential pardon from Nicaragua's Sandinista government after a brief prison term for gun running. President Ortega handed Hasenfus to U.S. Senator Dodd at a downtown ceremony. The private jet departed for Guatemala City as Hasenfus plans to reach Miami later.
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Santa Claus, Ortega Pardons Hasenfus in Nicaragua
Marinette Wisconsin AP Eugene Hasenfus receives presidential pardon from Nicaragua's National Assembly after aiding Contra rebels. Stepmother Theresa Hasenfus praises prayers answered and compares Ortega to Santa Claus. father William plans a bear hug. Hasenfus had faced a 30 year term and was due to travel to Frsday afternoon.
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NBC Found Guilty of Defaming Wayne Newton in 1980 81 broadcasts
A federal jury awarded Wayne Newton 19 million dollars in damages against NBC News and two reporters for linking him to organized crime in broadcasts from 1980 and 1981. The verdict found NBC knew the claims were false and intended to injure Newton, with 5 million punitive damages and additional sums for reputation, income loss, future income, and suffering. The panel deliberated a week after an eight week trial, as NBC planned an appeal.
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