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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1997

Page

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Teen-ager Killing Prompts Pentagon Policy Review

In El Paso the death of Esequiel Hernandez Jr. during a U S drug interdiction operation triggers a Defense Department review of policies. Officials consider immunities for troops aiding civilian authorities to prevent future legal exposure while ensuring actions stay within rules.

EL Paso Esequiel Hernandez Jr Pentagon U.S Defense Department Hernandez Navy Cmdr Scott Campbell Campbell

Belen Hernandez Key Figure Amid Victim's Family Note

Belen Hernandez, victin's sister, is referenced in early lines as a relative connected to the case. The fragment places her as a named family member among the victim's circle, suggesting her involvement or concern is noted in the report.

Redford waits for jury findings in Hernandez case

A grand jury in Marfa hears testimony on whether Marine Cpl. Clemente Banuelos and three other Marines will face charges over the death of 18 year old Ezequiel Hernandez. Residents dispute timing of the fatal shot while immunity offers to some witnesses surface amid the hearing.

la Follette Bedford Clemente Banuelos Ezequiel Hernandez Banuelos Cann Ada Odintodey Te Velenzuela Hernandez Valenzuela

Boerne Church and City Reach Zoning Truce

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Boerne officials agreed to expand the church sanctuary by 850 seats while preserving 80 percent of the old 1923 fieldstone structure in the historic district. The four year dispute, once before the Supreme Court, ends with a plan the city calls peaceable and forward looking for the Hill Country town of about 4,700 people.

Bo Sareecarter Boerne Patrick Heath Supreme Court San Antonio St. Peter's

Odessa High School stabbing fuels gang attack probe

Odessa police investigated a stabbing outside Odessa High School in the afternoon, with a student in critical condition at Medical Center Hospital. Officers pursued leads, noting possible gang ties. A white four door Chrysler was described as the vehicle involved, with two others said to be riding inside.

Odessa Medical Center Hospital Ron Inge Odessa High School Cpl Robert Hammerman OPD Stokes Sotelo

Louisiana okays license to kill carjackers in new law

Louisiana lawmakers pass a self defense measure allowing deadly force to stop carjackings with Senate approval 93 to 3 and House vote 34 to 0. Gov. Mike Foster signs the bill amid criticism that it widens rights for car thieves and places burden on victims to prove threat.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Bert Garraway Public Defender Office Joyce Sandy Krasnoff Victims and Citizens Against Crime Ae Ee Win Sided New Orleans Colado Nals Erika Schwarz Peppi Bruneau Senate Mike Foster

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Belen Hernandez Victin Redford Mary Agnes Welch Larry Beckner Lemeetat Young Ater Lott Whana Copus Avenue Tony Cummings St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Abby Buck OHS
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