13 Aug 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1998
Page
1
Microsoft fights a reluctant court ruling allowing public access to investigators questioning chairman Bill Gates as part of the government antitrust case. The firm also discusses with the DOJ and press attorney ways journalists and the public could attend the deposition without chaos.
Jewish groups Swiss banks and lawyers for survivors reach a 1.2 billion dollar settlement to resolve claims on dormant accounts and lost assets from World War II. First 250 million to be paid within 90 days after court approval, with three annual installments.
In Dilley Oregon residents feared a released sex offender would move into his mother's house near a school bus stop. After a heated meeting they pooled 250000 to buy the property, choosing a peaceful solution over violence. The case centers on Jonathan Hawes, 29, who served five years for abusing two 10 year olds in 1993 and is due for release Tuesday.
Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr argues that his dealings with reporters should be treated like confidential informant contacts to protect investigative information. He cites an 1981 informers privilege ruling as basis to withhold identities and details from a judge seeking disclosure. President Clinton's lawyer dismisses the claim, noting many leaks occurred earlier in the Lewinsky probe by prosecutors, not reporters.
CBS News confirms closure of the Bryant Gumbel led Public Eye with about 40 staffers losing jobs before the final September 16 broadcast. The cancelation follows low freshman season ratings and no fall slot. Banked stories may allow a midseason return, but a new staff would be needed.
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