Jurors Deliberate Fate of Diallo Shooting Officers
Jurors in the Amadou Diallo case begin deliberations after nine days of testimony with jurors told to consider lesser charges like second degree manslaughter and to focus on the facts rather than punishment. Prosecutors described the shooting as a series of conscious decisions, while defense argued the officers acted on a split second perceived threat.
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Albany
N.Y
Amadou Diallo
Teresi
Albany County
Diallo
Warner
Carroll
John Patten
al Sharpton
Saikou Diallo
Kadiatou Diallo
New York
New York City
Tape reveals Seattle WTO clash overwhelmed police
AP obtained police radio tapes showing about 400 officers faced 45 000 protesters in downtown Seattle during the WTO meeting. Capt Jim Pugel led streets as crowds surged around 6th and Pike prompting gas and mass dispersal. The city reports damage over 2.5 million and 500 arrests while critics push for probes into force decisions.
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Seattle
World Trade Organization
Seattle Police Department
Associated Press
Freedom of Information Act
6Th and
Pike
Jim Pugel
6Th
Pugel
West Precinct
WTO
Norm Stamper
Paul Schell
Pagel
Sellers
Former Louisiana governor smiles through racketeering trial
Former Gov. Edwin Edwards, 72, arrives at federal court with a smile as prosecutors flag no direct evidence tying him to crimes. The trial, six weeks in, also involves his son Stephen and five others, with a gag order in place and star witness Ricky Shetter due to testify.
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Baton Rouge
Edwin Edwards
Louisiana
Stephen
Edwards
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