Former Israeli jet-setter gets 19 years for drug money launder
Eli Tisona, 56, convicted of disguising 43 million in Colombian drug profits as jewelry business income. Found guilty on 146 federal counts including money laundering and false bank statements in one of the largest drug laundering cases. He owned a Cali fish farm and was tied to couriers and a Cologne shipment bearing his label. He allegedly used his daughter and in-laws to launder cash from New York cocaine sales.
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Muslim leader addresses Jews in Miami service
Imam W Deen Muhammad, son of Elijah Muhammad, spoke to Temple Israel of Greater Miami urging unity among Muslims and Jews. He heads the Society of Muslim Americans in Chicago and this marked his second appearance at a Jewish Sabbath service in over a decade.
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Arson destroys three Sacramento synagogues libraries damaged
Arsonists struck three synagogues in California causing over 900000 dollars in damage. The B'nai Israel library was gutted while Congregation Beth Shalom and Knesset Israel Torah Center suffered fires. Federal agents said no suspects yet with over 100 evidence pieces gathered. Leaders condemned the hate crime and pledged unity.
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Clinton blocks Jerusalem embassy move and retains Tel Aviv site
President Clinton overruled Congress and delayed moving the U S embassy to Jerusalem, keeping it in Tel Aviv for at least six months citing national security interests tied to the Middle East peace process and the safety of overseas missions. He pledged to discuss the issue with Congress while maintaining the current site.
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Panel's mixed verdict on legalized gambling in U S
The National Gambling Impact Study Commission delivered a mixed final report advising a pause in gambling expansion while its consequences are studied. It urged a uniform age of 21 for gambling, banning campaign contributions from gambling interests, curbing lottery advertising, and a gambling privilege tax to fund problem gambling programs. The panel noted 50 billion dollars lost to gambling last year and pressed state and tribal governments to reassess revenue-driven decisions.
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Prince Charles poll shapes royal future debate in UK
MORI poll for The Sun shows 59 percent believe Charles should still be king if he marries Camilla Parker Bowles, up from 28 percent after Princess Diana’s death. Survey of 806 adults finds 65 percent support their relationship and 53 percent approve living together, margin 3 points.
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