Principal accused of stealing school funds in scams
A New York City principal, Stuart Possner, 46, was indicted for pilfering about 76,000 dollars from 1990 to 1993 through schemes including forcing students to watch wrestling films for 2 dollars each and billing for work not done. He previously faced charges for false billing at the Coney Island school.
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Explosion at bike plant injures 22 in Olney Illinois
A Weinmann Sports Inc bicycle parts plant fire in Olney Illinois left 22 workers injured and one worker missing after a blast and blaze that burned for over four hours Tuesday night. Fire crews from multiple towns battled the fire. four patients were in critical condition and transferred to burn centers, while six were in satisfactory condition. The cause is under investigation.
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Alibi witness Lopez testifies in Simpson trial delays
Rosa Lopez, a defense-linked alibi witness, broke down under questioning and walked away once, prompting Judge Lance Ito to order her back and require she return Thursday. Prosecutors accuse her of being coached and inconsistent with prior statements. the judge delayed proceedings and defense lawyers must cover hotel costs.
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Lance Ito
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Simpson
Jason
el Salvador
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Ronald Goldman
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William Pavellc
Superior Court
Cecile Sarda
Los Angeles seeks broadcast rights fee for Simpson trial
Los Angeles County Supervisors move to consider selling broadcast rights to the O J Simpson murder trial. They state the goal is not to hurt stations but to capture a share of profits while noting county spending. Sheriff Block projects 1.6 million for trial security in five months. Attorney Kelli Sager condemns the move as unconstitutional and plans an appeal.
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Sherman Block
Kelli Sager
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Cable firms pledge compensation for late or missed service
The National Cable Televison Association launches a voluntary plan where customers receive 20 for missed or late service calls and free installation if a technician is late. Programs cover about 60 million customers across 11,000 systems from New York City to Nome. Sunflower Cablevision and World Co. offer stricter service. Consumer Federation opposes, calling it a political move tied to deregulation.
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Decker Anstrom
National Cable Television Assn
Anstrom
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Nome
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Association
Rich D’amato
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Sunflower Cablevision
Dennis Knipfer
Sunflower
Knipfer
the World Co
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Consumer Federation of America
Congress
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Skinheads suspected in parents slayings in Allentown
Police say 17-year-old Bryan and 12-year-old David Freeman killed their Jehovah's Witness parents and 11-year-old brother Eric in Allentown after tensions over lifestyle. The youths, noted for Nazi tattoos and defiant conduct, fled in the family car. the 1988 Pontiac and a 12-gauge shotgun are missing. Coroner calls the killings savage and brutal.
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Skinhead Brothers
Bryan
David Freeman
David
Hhir
Eric
Wayne Snyder
Linda LaComare
Dennis Freeman
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