FBI linked Giuliani Schumer donor to mob tied firm
A wealthy donor to Giuliani and Schumer faces FBI scrutiny over ties to a Russian crime syndicate. Semyon Kislin, 64, has donated to Giuliani in 1993 and 1997 and to Schumer in 1998 while his company Trans Commodities allegedly laundered millions. FBI reports label him an associate of a Brighton Beach crime operation. Kislin denies charges.
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Sam” Kislin
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R-N.y
Cathie Levine
Associated Press
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Ivankov
Center For Public Integrity
Trans Commodities
Russia
Husband Charged in Pittsburgh Wife Death Seven Years Later
Jeremy Witherell, 30, was charged and jailed on Monday in the 1992 death of his wife Michelle, 24, who died after an alleged balcony fall three months after their wedding. Autopsy notes and later reviews suggested possible beating and foul play, with police citing an argument prior to her death.
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Abernathy convicted of fraud in Georgia
Former state senator Ralph David Abernathy II was found guilty of defrauding the state of 13000 with false vouchers and forged names. The verdict risks a lengthy prison term, with sentencing set for mid January, prompting political backlash over the prosecution and race.
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Mississippi jury awards 150 million in fen phen damages
A Fayette jur y awarded 150 million in compensatory damages to five plaintiffs who say the fen phen drug cocktail damaged their health. American Home Products denies wrongdoing and will appeal, while punitive damages were still to be decided. The trial could influence a proposed nationwide settlement covering millions of fen phen cases.
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