Richard Jewell sues Atlanta papers over libel links
Richard Jewell filed suit against The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Piedmont College alleging libel for tying him to the Olympic bombing. The suit accuses coverage of portraying him as having a bizarre employment history and an aberrant personality, with quotes about a badge wearing zealot and epic police reports. It names nine reporters and Piedmont officials as defendants. Jewell previously settled with NBC over on air comments by Tom Brokaw.
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Industry celebrates year's entertainers at AMA show
At the 24th American Music Awards in Los Angeles Toni Braxton topped soul and R B with favorite female artist and the Secrets album, plus a share of the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack award. Alanis Morissette won favorite pop rock female artist and Jagged Little Pill won rock album. Jewel and LeAnn Rimes won new artist honors, Jewel recalling poverty and car living before fame.
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Du Pont security consultant testifies on hospital scare in case
Media Pa AP Immense caution surrounds John E du Pont as his security consultant testifies about a January 1996 shooting on the Newtown Square estate that killed David Schultz. Patrick Goodale recalls du Pont’s refusal to surrender and possible threats while negotiators cut heat and approached the mansion.
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Cosby wife rejects claim of child by affair
Camille Cosby dismissed Autumn Jackson's paternity claim amid extortion allegations, saying past issues are irrelevant to the current case. She focused on the Jan. 16 murder of her son Ennis and urged help finding his killer while noting Bill Cosby previously denied fathering Jackson.
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California high court limits employers duty on incomplete references
California's Supreme Court ruled that employers can be sued for giving incomplete or misleading letters of recommendation about staff. The decision arose from a case involving a teacher accused of sexual misconduct with students, who later pled guilty. Districts praising the educator in letters faced claims of misrepresentation, while defense lawyers warned the ruling could deter references.
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