No new trial in Fleiss case faces three-year term
Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss will not receive a new trial after juror misconduct. A judge set sentencing for May 12, with a potential prison term ranging from three to eight years. Fleiss, 29, admits running a high end call girl ring for the film and business crowd. her lawyer said an appeal will follow.
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United Way Trial Goes to Jury
Jurors in the William Aramony case requested more than 1,000 documents amid deliberations on fraud conspiracy and money laundering charges. The former United Way of America head, 67, is accused of siphoning about 600,000 from the charity and a spinoff company with two aides.
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First Captain Marvel Comic Sells for 176000
The Man of Steel faced SHAZAM Captain Marvel as the first appearance of Captain Marvel sold for 176000, a record price. Maggie Thompson of Comics Buyer's Guide called it the highest known comic sale. Steve Geppi of Diamond Comic Distributors paid 176000 to a Virginia collector for Whiz Comics No 2 from March 1940.
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Olympian Bruce Jenner added to O J witnesses list
Los Angeles AP reports prosecutors in the O J Simpson case will call Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner as a witness to questions about a 1993 Christmas Eve fight between Simpson and Nicole Brown Simpson. Jenner reportedly unaware of the plan.
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Windows 95 flaw could freeze computers in preview release
InfoWorld reports Windows 95 may freeze when running certain apps. Microsoft ships 450,000 preview copies despite the flaw and plans a fix later. Critics say the bug raises questions about business usability and stability. Microsoft officials acknowledge potential new bugs but expect fixes.
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Clinton vows firings over withheld Guatemala murder details
President Clinton says he will dismiss any CIA official who withheld information about the 1992 murder of Guatemalan guerrilla Efrain Bamaca Velasquez, amid questions on CIA involvement in Guatemala. White House spokesman Mike McCurry warned that anyone responsible for hiding details will be fired on the spot.
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Gingrich Admits Book Deal Snafu and Political Drift
Washington AP Newt Gingrich acknowledged mishandling the HarperCollins two book deal that could have yielded a 4.5 million advance. He admitted being naive and favored a 1 million start, while also warning term limits may fail on the House floor. He urged unity after criticizing media for demagogic reporting.
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