Judge Denies Hearst Defense Access to Government Files
In San Francisco federal court Judge Oliver Carter denied a defense bid for full access to government files in Patricia Hearst's bank robbery case. He allowed potential voluntary disclosures but rejected broad, unrestricted review of confidential materials. Hearing focused on memory limits cited by Hearst and prior psychiatric assessments. Trial remains scheduled for January 26, 1976.
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San Francisco
Patricia Hearst
Miss Hearst
Symbionese Liberation Army
SLA
Hibernia Bank
Carter
Hearst
Judge MacBride guarded after Fromme sentencing
The U S District Court Judge Thomas MacBride and both defense and prosecution lawyers are under enhanced protection in Sacramento. Officials say the security is precautionary, with extra federal marshals and sheriff's deputies assigned. Lynette Fromme was sentenced to life in prison for aiming a pistol at President Ford last September.
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Sacramento
Lynette Fromme
Ford
Voor Pe
U.S. District Court
Thomas MacBride
MacBride
Charles Manson
State Capitol
Miss Fromme
Judge delays ruling on Harris request for court appointed counsel
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brandler postponed ruling on whether SLA member William Harris may have a court appointed lawyer of his choosing. He seeks public funded counsel and the right to represent himself if competent. The hearing was continued to December 29 as the judge weighs the vital issue. Harris faces trial February 2 alongside Emily Harris and Patricia Hearst. He argues philosophical differences with the deputy public defender originally appointed. Brandler questions precedent and the impact on the 425 member public defender staff.
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Symbionese Liberation Army
William Harris
Los Angeles
Harris
Brandler
San Jose
Franklin Glenn
Court stays sought over San Quentin use of tear gas and restraints
California corrections officials plan to appeal parts of U S District Judge Zirpoli's ruling that the San Quentin Adjustment Center uses cruel and unusual punishment. Spokesman Bill Merkle said the department seeks a stay on aspects needing modification as concerns neck waist and leg chains tear gas and outdoor exercise while noting yards were expanded from one to three in November 1975.
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San Quentin
California Department of Corrections
Bill Merkle
U.S. District Court
Alfonso Zirpoli
Department of Corrections
Merkle
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