Press scrutiny and Speck case raise fair trial concerns
Barry Schweid reports on the Speck case stirring debate over media prejudice and fair trial standards. Louisville attorney Ballantine warns pretrial bias exists, as Supreme Court rulings shape police questioning and confessions rules. Police chief Wilson defends public disclosures, prompting criticism from Harvard professors and legal experts.
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Supreme Court
O.W. Wilson
Harvard
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Adcock Pushes Delay on Special Session Over Reapportionment
Sen. Jamar Adcock of Monroe urged Gov. McKeithen to postpone any special session on legislative reallocation until after the November 8 election. A federal panel has ordered reapportionment by January 1 under One Man One Vote, or candidates run at large. Adcock argued continued campaigning and politics would harm the process and noted the two term amendment issue.
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Adcock
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John J. McKeithen
Burglar Loots Two Stamp and Coin Collections in Brooklyn
Police report a burglar forced entry into a Brooklyn home Sunday and robbed two safes containing a stamp collection valued at over 67000 dollars and a coin collection valued between 7000 and 10000 dollars. The owner John Roman, a used machinery dealer, has collected stamps and coins for 35 years.
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John Roman
Speck Case Officials Refuse Comment On Execution
Indau of the Chicago Crime Commission defended police actions as not prejudicing rights in the Speck case. John Stamos, first assistant state's attorney, declined to comment when asked about seeking the electric chair.
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Chicago Crime Commission
John Stamos
Speck
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