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Riesel Marks Anniversary of Blinding
New York UPI reports labor columnist Victor Riesel marked the first anniversary of the acid attack that blinded him. He described a journey from darkness toward light and said he could glimpse neon lights and a cigarette lighter’s glow. The assailant, Abraham Telvi, was later killed. three men were convicted of obstructing justice, with one more facing trial.
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