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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1982

Page

3

Exonerated man seeks peace after 16 years in prison

George A. Reissfelder, freed in Suffolk Superior Court after nearly 16 years for a 1966 payroll robbery murder, vows to start anew. He credits attorney Roanne Sragow and a priest’s testimony from his co defendant’s deathbed with uncovering new evidence.

Martie Barnes Associated Press Boston George A. Reissfelder Paul K. Connolly Suffolk Superior Court Reissfelder Railway Express Agency Roanne Sragow John F. Kerry Suffolk County John Kiernan Walpole State Prison Maria Donna Reissfelder Ms. Sragow Richard Randolph South Station George

Jo Jo Giorgianni seeks reinstate 15 year sentence

A 500 pound convicted sex offender known as Jo Jo Giorgianni says in a telephone interview that he feels he is being raped. Prosecutors seek to reinstate his original 15 year sentence after his early release sparked nationwide anger. Giorgianni, jailed since 1980 for carnal abuse of a 14 year old customer at his Trenton sandwich shop, did not attend the hearing. The judge and court system faced postponement attempts blocked at several levels. Supreme Court Justice Brennan refused to discuss health-related medication, oxygen, and air conditioning needs. State officials say he can be held without risk to his health.

Trenton N.J Giorgianni State Superior Court Richard J.S. Barlow Jr U.S. Supreme Court William Brennan

Death drugs debated in federal execution appeal

Attorney for death row prisoners asks appeals court to overturn a judge's ruling that the FDA is not required to ensure drugs used for state executions are swift and painless. David E. Kendall cites affidavits claiming certain drugs may fail to deliver a quick death. Medical groups oppose doctors administering lethal injections.

Washington David E. Kendall Oklahoma Texas Kendall U.S. Court of Appeals U.S Norma Holloway Johnson Food and Drug Administration FDA United States American Medical Association Medical Societies

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