Three men sentenced in gun smuggling for IRA ties
In Fort Lauderdale three men received prison terms from three to nearly five years for supplying guns and ammunition to the Irish Republican Army. Conor Claxton was sentenced to four years and eight months, Martin Mullan and Anthony Smyth to three years each. They were convicted of gun smuggling but acquitted on the more serious charges of sending weapons to terrorists and conspiracy to maim or murder abroad.
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Massachusetts sect member freed after grand jury hearing
A member of a fundamentalist Christian sect jailed for contempt for refusing to tell a grand jury about infant deaths was released after invoking the Fifth Amendment. David Corneau, whose pregnant wife was jailed for refusing a medical exam, had been in custody since June. Prosecutors say the infant Jeremiah died minutes after birth due to lack of medical care. another sect child, 10 month old Samuel Robidoux, allegedly starved after nursing stopped. The sect rejects law, organized religion, banking, science, and medicine. Corneau’s attorney said the decision did not violate his beliefs.
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Flight back to Los Angeles after grinding noise on jet
A Hawaii Air Lines jet bound for Hawaii diverted to Los Angeles after a grinding noise and electrical odor were detected about 20 minutes after takeoff. The three crew members reported no smoke or flames and landed safely around 3 p.m. Federal officials investigated.
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Roanoke shooting suspect says name taunting drove attack
Ronald Edward Gay, 54, told investigators he attacked the Backstreet Cafe after being teased about his last name and his Vietnam era trauma. A gay man was killed and six others wounded as police arrested him after the Friday night assault.
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Clinton argues hate crime bill stalled by GOP leadership
President Clinton accused Republican congressional leaders of blocking the hate crimes bill to avoid splitting the GOP base. He cited a 57-42 Senate vote and said the bill enjoys broad support from Americans and lawmakers in both parties. Clinton spoke at a Texas fundraiser and a tribute event raising about 1.5 million dollars for Democrats.
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