Plea bargain collapses in Kennedy drug case at West Palm Beach
Two former hotel bellhops Peter Marchant and David Dorr faced conspiracy and cocaine charges after David Kennedy's death. A last minute plea deal was canceled, signaling a likely December trial. Kennedy, son of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, died April 25 1984 in Palm Beach after a cocaine Demerol and Mellaril cocktail.
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Navy calls plan ill conceived in Honduras river incident
An official investigative report released under FOIA says a routine aid mission on the Cinque Burit River in Honduras was ill conceived and lacked sound leadership. Two sailors died on December 12 and the team faced questions about disobeyed orders or engine failure. The report cites missing radio communications and questions the officer personnel on scene. Details on disciplinary actions were withheld to protect privacy.
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Honduras
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Associated Press
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Why $659 ashtrays appear in Navy cockpits
A report argues a rigid procurement system and limited orders drive up small item costs like ashtrays in the Navy E-2C cockpit. It attributes inflated pricing to development, overhead, and contractor billing within a fragmented defense supply chain, with little accountability for individuals.
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