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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1998

Page

4

Judge delays sentencing date pending Nichols cooperation

A federal judge in Denver postponed sentencing Terry Nichols after a dispute over restitution to victims. Judge Richard Matsch said he would consider questions from the Oklahoma City bombing case if Nichols provides information, while defense attorney Michael Tigar pressed against a possible death sentence and noted Nichols’ ongoing Oklahoma state murder case. Nichols faces up to life in prison without parole. jurors previously deadlocked on the death penalty.

Denver Terry Nichols Nichols Oklahoma City U.S Richard Matsch Matsch Michael Tigar Tigar Oklahoma Timothy McVeigh

First assisted death under Oregon law confirmed in Portland

An elderly Oregon woman with breast cancer died at home after ingesting barbiturates mixed with syrup and brandy under Oregon's Death with Dignity Act. Advocates say she is the first known case since the law took effect, with states officials planning a report after 10 suicides are recorded. The outcome drew mixed reactions from supporters and opponents, including statements from Compassion in Dying and Catholic and antiabortion groups.

Barbara Coombs Lee Oregon Compassion In Dying Portland Ore Compassion In Ve Fleming United States Bob Castagna Oregon Catholic Conference

Brother of Megan Kanka killer arrested on sex charges

Paul Timmendequas, 34, brother of Megan Kanka’s killer, was arrested in New Jersey on aggravated sexual assault and related counts involving two girls ages 10 to 15. One victim was under his care. He faces up to 40 years. arraignment set for Thursday at Middlesex County Correction Center.

Megan Kanka New Brunswick N.J Megan Robert Corbin Paul Timmendequas Corbin Timmendequas Associated Press Middlesex County Correction Center Redwood City Calif KRT Ln Mateo County Deborah Fowler Carl Holm Fowler Elizabeth Raffaelli

Virginia executes 35 year old who stabbed killed store owner

JARRATT Va AP A man slashed and stabbed store owner William McCauley to death during a 1988 robbery and was executed by injection at Greensville Correctional Center Wednesday night Ronald L Watkins 35 was on parole for abducting an elderly woman at gunpoint and investigators say he knew where the money was kept in the store Former first lady Rosalynn Carter pleaded for clemency saying he has become a devout Christian and could contribute to society Gov Jim Gilmore denied the petition Carter wrote March 13 about his positive prison conduct

Jarratt Rosalynn Carter Ronald L. Watkins Greensville William McCauley McCauley Watkins Jim Gilmore Carter Gilmore

Freeman figure testifies he did not understand Freemen schemes

In Billings Montana Edwin Clark, a key Freeman figure, tells a federal jury he was a desperate farmer who never understood or profited from the Freemen’s multi million dollar frauds. He aided but says he did not receive checks or benefit, and helped negotiate the group’s surrender ending the 81 day standoff.

Billings Mont Montana Freemen Freemen Edwin Clark LeRoy Schweitzer Clark Justus Township Montana FBI

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