Richardson freed after 21 years in jail over alleged poisonings
James Joseph Richardson, 53, a former fruit picker, was released in Arcadia Florida after a judge ruled prosecutors suppressed evidence that could have cleared him a long time ago. The court ordered prosecutors to decide within 10 days whether to pursue a new trial or drop the murder charges.
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Poll says half of Americans think Bush lied about Iran Contra
A Los Angeles Times poll of 1715 adults shows 52 percent believe Bush lied about his role in the Iran Contra scheme and 35 percent think he was more deeply involved than admitted. The survey finds 46 percent say North is guilty on 12 counts, while 34 percent want jail, 30 percent a suspended sentence, and 26 percent a pardon.
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Lottery tickets go at 500 per second
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania Super 7 lottery sales surged to 500 tickets per second as a $100 million purse drew long lines statewide. Three New Yorkers in a limousine joined a queue near Independence Mall while others in Philadelphia and Center City debated the odds and a Boston rumor about mortgaging a home to buy $9,000 worth of tickets circulated, with officials vowing to track totals for any raise beyond the $100 million baseline.
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Inmates Beat Accused Attackers After Central Park Case
A grand jury viewed videotaped confessions from youths accused in the Central Park beating and rape of an investment banker. The 28 year old victim remained comatose, off a respirator, as supporters gathered near the hospital. Briscoe and Wise were attacked by fellow youths at Rikers Island, suffering minor injuries. Mayor Koch aided a prayer service while residents expressed outrage and sympathy.
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