CIA Shooting Suspect Denied Move to Fairfax Jury
Mir Aimal Kasi, a Pakistani, seeks trial relocation from Fairfax to ensure impartial jurors after a rampage outside CIA headquarters left two workers dead. Judge J Howe Brown rejects the venue change as jury selection proceeds. Kasi faces possible death penalty if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIA
Mir Aimal Kasi
Richard Goemann
Fairfax
J. Howe Brown
Washington
Langley
Wnman
Beisheess
Kasi
U.S
Bombers receive life terms for ideologically driven crimes in Spokane
Three Sandpoint Idaho defendants, Charles Barbee Robert Berry and Verne Merrell, were sentenced to consecutive life terms for a dozen felonies tied to pipe bombings and bank robberies including an attack on The Spokesman-Review Planned Parenthood and a U S Bank branch. Proceedings cited unorthodox beliefs against banking and abortion. Also noted Thomas Sherrett pleaded guilty to 135 counts of drug trafficking and money laundering with potential life in prison. sentencing set for Jan 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
U.S
Fred Nielsen
Charles H. Barbee
Robert S. Berry
Sandpoint
Idaho
Verne Jay Merrell
Barbee
Berry
Merrell
Spokesman-Review
Planned Parenthood
Thomas G. Sherrett
Thailand
Hawaii
Portland
New York
Sherrett
Europe
Woodward lawyers seek manslaughter verdict in Cambridge case
Louise Woodward’s defense acknowledged their all or nothing strategy may be a mistake and asked the judge to reduce her murder conviction to manslaughter. Prosecutors argued the defense is plainly seeking a better deal and urged maintaining the second degree verdict. Judge Zobel, who may rule soon, plans to release the decision via the Internet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Louise Woodward
Ms. Woodward
Superior Court
Hiller Zobel
Harvey Silverglate
Matthew Kappen
Woodward
Zobel
Barry Scheck
O.J. Simpson
Fast track trade bill clears first Senate hurdle
In a key Senate vote 69 to 31 the fast track trade bill advanced, with Clinton aides pushing for broader approval. The measure would allow the president to present trade pacts to Congress for simple up or down votes, curbing amendments and expanding U S export potential while drawing opposition from labor groups and some Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clinton
Senate
Newt Gingrich
House
Byron Dorgan
D-N.d
Congress
South America
Pacific
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Pat Roberts
Dorgan
Supreme Court narrows fraud intent in student loan case
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that prosecutors need not prove intent to defraud for student loan misuse cases. The decision allows an Indiana man, Garrit Bates, to be prosecuted for ordering staff at Acme Institute of Technology to not return unused loan funds, focusing on knowledge of improper conduct rather than fraudulent aim. Bates, former CFO, faced charges after Education America schools faced financial troubles in the late 1980s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Indiana
Garrit Bates
Bates
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Education America
Wisconsin
Acme Institute of Technology
South Bend
Acme
Royal reunion ends tense South Africa sighting with smiles
In Cape Town Prince Charles and Earl Spencer met publicly for the first time since Princess Diana's funeral. They exchanged eye contact and smiles after a banquet with Nelson Mandela. Prince Harry accompanied Charles and later left for school as the royal party saw Africa to honor Diana's wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Charles
Earl Spencer
Diana
Cape Town
South Africa
Spencer
Nelson Mandela
Prince Harry
Charles
Africa
Notable Celebrity News And Courtroom Sentences
A judge sentenced Billy Preston to three years for probation violation tied to cocaine possession, citing the need to deter drug use. The piece also covers Jenny McCarthy's tell-all book previews and lists several celebrity ages, roles, and upcoming projects including Marion Brando and Ike Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Preston
Bernard Kamins
Preston
Kamins
Phil Wilke Wire Report Summary Chronicle
Phil Wilke compiles a J Wire Reports digest highlighting latest developments, events, and noteworthy updates across regions. The brief itemized notes emphasize timely facts and key figures, presenting concise coverage characteristic of wire service summaries.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia
Oregon
Nanny
Martha Coakley
Matthew
Elton
Owart
Quise
AP Poovey
Mary Albert
Heather Faulkiner
Barbara Walters
Mary
ABC
Emr
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Prince Charles and
Roy
Dale
Academy
Jenny
Jen-X
Jenny McCarthy
Playboy
Entertainment Weekly
Brando
Marion Brando
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Paris
Bryan Adams
Art Garfunkel
Jennifer and
Heather Kinley
Andrea McArdle
Tatum O’neal
Laywright Sam Shepard
Bike Sommer
Ike Turner
Phil Wilke
J-W Wire
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!