FBI chief defends Lee case amid torture questions
Washington AP report says FBI Director Louis Freeh prepared to defend the government’s charges against nuclear scientist Wen Ho Lee while acknowledging agents crossed a line by threatening him with electrocution. Specter and others press for answers as Lee is released after nine months in solitary confinement and a plea deal.
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Supreme Court sends Microsoft case to appeals court
The Supreme Court, in an 8-1 vote, sent Microsoft's appeal back to the federal appeals court to review Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson's order that the company be split into two. Justice Breyer dissented, arguing for direct Supreme Court review to speed final resolution.
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State Department cited for security breach
A senator charged the State Department with lax action after five employees temporarily lost security clearances for policy breaches. The disclosure comes as Martin Indyk, U S ambassador to Israel, faces FBI and State Department scrutiny. he has lost clearance and cannot participate in Mideast diplomacy. No espionage indicated. focus on procedures rather than compromised intelligence.
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Lennon's killer seeks parole release from prison
Mark David Chapman, who murdered John Lennon in 1980, says Lennon would have wanted him freed. He nears his 20 year minimum and set for first parole hearing on Oct 3 at Attica Correctional Facility. Chapman spoke in an interview airing before the hearing and said he hopes to start a new life.
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