King assassin denied transplant trip
James Earl Ray, imprisoned for the MLK assassination, was denied permission to travel to Pittsburgh for a possible liver transplant. Judge Irvin Kilcrease said Ray’s lawyers failed to provide a legal reason to move him to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
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Hinckley seeks unescorted family visits from hospital
In Washington Hinckley, who shot President Reagan in 1981, asked in court on Monday to be allowed unescorted monthly 12 hour visits with his parents. His lawyer cited low risk and a plan for initial hospital staff presence, with psychologist Kirk Heilbrun testifying for the defense.
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Basic training questioned for toughness and gender
Rep. Steve Buyer of Indiana leads a congressional review into alleged sexual misconduct and training standards. A proposed review panel would define objectives for graduates across branches, study gender integration, and set benchmarks for physical, technical, and social training.
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Teen Births and Pregnant Smoking Decline in CDC Report
A CDC study shows a continued drop in teen births and smoking during pregnancy in 1995. Prenatal care in the first trimester reached a record 81.3 percent, while multiple births rose 8 percent from 1994 to 1995 and the overall birth ratio climbed to 26.1 per 1000 births.
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Foreign buys of U.S. firms top 80 billion in 1996
Foreign spending to acquire or establish U S companies rose 41 percent to 80.5 billion last year, with 19 deals above 1 billion and eight above 2 billion. Britain Japan the Netherlands and France led gains, while Japanese investments reached 9.3 billion, far below 1990 peak.
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Megan's Law killer pleads for life in court
In New Jersey, Jesse Timmendequas defense paints a brutal childhood to seek mercy. Lawyers describe alleged abuse by his father and mother, arguing mental illness and upbringing may justify life in prison over the death penalty. Family members express mixed feelings and support for a death sentence.
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Drunk Driving Rebound Prompts Tough Legal Moves
The nation’s decade long drive against drunk driving falters as fatalities rise 4.2 percent in 1995. Courts confront chronic offenders like Keith Hornberger, whose repeated arrests and insanity defense led to commitment, signaling a push for harsher, inmate style responses to hard core drinkers.
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