Settlement in wrongful raid ends Rev Williams death suit
The widow of Rev. Accelyne Williams, a retired black minister, reached a $1 million settlement with Boston authorities after police raided the wrong apartment on March 25, 1994. Williams died of cardiac arrest following the raid, which involved chasing and handcuffing him during the botched police search for drugs and guns. The accord is believed to be Boston’s largest wrongful death settlement.
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Detroit Free Press declares impasse in newsroom contract
The Detroit Free Press rules its newsroom an open shop and puts its last offer into effect for 220 editorial employees after a strike began July 13 against the Free Press, The Detroit News, and Detroit News Papers Inc. The News had declared an impasse in July.
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Evicted millionaire leaves home in quiet Texas move
Dean Olds, facing eviction from a $950,000 residence, ferried eight gallons of torch fuel but departed not in flames. He loaded a 1989 Ford Taurus with a duffel bag and clothes, saying he was going far away and bidding farewell to his children.
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Inherited Chernobyl Mutations Found in Belarus Children
A Belarus study of 79 families near Mogilev shows the rate of inherited minisatellite mutations in children born 1994 is about twice that of English families, suggesting radiation may alter genetic legacy. Authors caution health effects are unclear and further work is needed.
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Patriots to join Freemen effort in Montana standoff
Randy Weaver, the Ruby Ridge figure, allegedly plans to join a Freemen bid in Montana to pressure 20 people from Justus Township to leave their compound near Jordan. Bo Gritz and Jack McLamb announced via short wave broadcasts, funded by Craig Smith, amid FBI activity and uncertain official comment.
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Miami pledges flood in for dog killer reward
The mutt Lassie was found in Wynwood bound with cord and set alight. Nanci Alexander of the Animal Rights Foundation says callers are crying with concern. A $12,000 reward, with 100 donations promised, tops an earlier $11,000 UM and Crime Stoppers bounty for Marlin Barnes killer leads.
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Margot Kidder Found in Glendale After Missing Days
Margot Kidder, the actress who played Lois Lane in the Superman films, was found in a Glendale yard after a three day disappearance. Police reported no foul play, she was taken to Olive View Medical Center for observation, and tests showed no drugs or alcohol in her system. Christopher Reeve, her co star, voiced support, stating she is a dear friend who has always been there for him.
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