McDougal appeals Whitewater conviction in appeal brief
Susan McDougal seeks post verdict relief arguing trial flaws hindered defense. The appeal claims improper admission of conspiracy evidence unrelated to her case and asserts insufficient evidence, incorrect jury instructions, and Prosecutors pressed her to testify while calling witnesses.
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California Marine Guilty of Premeditated Murder in Navy Office Shooting
A military jury convicts Marine Sgt. Jessie Quintanilla of premeditated murder for killing Lt. Col. Daniel Kidd and wounding Lt. Col. Thomas Heffner in Kidds office. Sentencing hearing next week will determine if the death penalty is imposed. Prosecutors tied the act to gang ties and retaliation after Kidd showed disrespect. Witnesses cite Quintanilla saying, I did it for the brotherhood and the brown side. Separately, a class-action suit against 33 major brokerages over Nasdaq trades expands to include millions of investors from 1989 to 1994, targeting firms like Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, and PaineWebber as part of antitrust claims.
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American freed from North Korea arrives home for Thanksgiving
Evan C. Hunziker, 26, returns to Seattle after three months in North Korea on alleged spying charges. North Korea accepted a $5,000 payment for his release after negotiations led by U.S. Representative Bill Richardson. Hunziker, who converts to Christianity, denied being a spy and said he came to North Korea to preach the gospel.
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Alleged CIA spy Nicholson pleads not guilty in espionage case
Harold James Nicholson pleaded not guilty to espionage charges and will face trial March 10 in Alexandria Virginia. A gag order was issued and security clearances for defense to review classified files may delay the date. Nicholson allegedly acted for two years, earning $180000 and compromising American andforeign business contacts in Moscow and aiding new CIA recruits.
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Economy slows as inflation falls to three year low
After a robust spring the economy cooled with consumer spending rising at the weakest rate in over five years. GDP advanced 2 percent from July to September, below earlier estimates, while inflation measured by the GDP price index eased to 1.9 percent, signaling a moderate expansion and a favorable holiday outlook.
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U.S. backs possible airdrops for Rwandan refugees relief
The United States put troops on alert to participate in potential relief airdrops for hundreds of thousands of Rwandan refugees in Zaire. Defense Secretary William Perry said U.S. forces could surge, as Canada leads a multination base plan to coordinate aid, while the U.S. favors broader African participation and swift readiness for action.
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Famous faces split rumors swirl around Kirstie Alley marriage
New York columnist Liz Smith reports Kirstie Alley and Parker Stevenson intend to stay friends after 13 years of marriage. The couple cite devotion to their two children as the guiding principle. Alley won an Emmy for Cheers and appeared in Look Who's Talking. Stevenson acted in The Hardy Boys Mysteries Falcon Crest and Baywatch season one.
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