Bronx officers cleared in Diallo killing acquittals provoke protests
Four white NYPD officers were acquitted of all charges in the 1999 shooting of unarmed immigrant Amadou Diallo after a 41 bullet volley in the Bronx. The verdicts ended a weeks long protest movement with demonstrators shouting No justice No peace outside the Albany courthouse as the Diallo family mourned.
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Driver Crashes Into Riverside School Wall in Hit-and-Run
A mid 1980s Ford, possibly a Mustang, crashed into a Riverside School wall between 2 and 6 15 a m Friday as the driver fled the scene. Police say electronic gear behind the wall was damaged and a rebuild of the east wall will be required. Investigators seek tips at 785 843 TIPS.
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Lawrence
Richard Nickell
Riverside
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Theilen
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House panel weighs tobacco fee in court ruling push
Lawmakers consider directing Attorney General Carla Stovall to seek a Shawnee County District Court ruling on a 27 million dollar tobacco litigation fee. If deemed unreasonable, excess funds could be redirected to a children's programs fund. Approval by the House and sponsoring committee is needed.
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Wichita
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Gore lies low amid Bradley airwave blitz start
With a lead in the polls Vice President Al Gore slowed campaign spending after New Hampshire while Bill Bradley outspent him by about two to one on television ads. Bradley focuses on California New York and Washington state as Gore plans a late surge before Super Tuesday.
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