Independent ruling on Farr jailing set for June 7
Los Angeles Superior Court will decide whether reporter William Farr must return to jail for refusing to reveal confidential sources tied to a Mansoni murder trial story. Judge William Levit scheduled the hearing, with Farr stating he would not disclose sources under any circumstance, citing duty to protect sources and gag order constraints.
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Cronkite Nelson defend confidential sources in press protection
May 21, 174. Tom Brokaw and Jack Nelson testify that reporters must protect confidential sources to safeguard investigative journalism. Nelson warns that revealing sources would harm the profession and jail could be faced by Farr, while Cronkite calls secrecy essential and warns against a collapse of press freedom.
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Convict receives added term in Long Beach mutilation murder
Long Beach man Edward Trans Strohl, jailed since 1984 for Pennsylvania offenses, receives a new five years to life consecutive sentence for a second degree murder in the torture death of Long Beach police informer John Reed. Co-defendant Richard Bigwne set for retrial. Strohl to serve new term after current sentences.
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Trans" Strohl
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Johnny” Reed
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Rabbit" Bigwne
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California Assembly Hikes Change to Sexist Terms
The California Assembly approved a constitutional amendment to remove sexist language. If voters back it, terms like chairman would become presiding officer and references to the governor as he would be changed to the governor.
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Kidnap suspect flees prison pass questioned
Salem Ore AP authorities probe why kidnap suspect Carl Bowles 33 serving life for 1965 Oregon deputy slaying was given a four hour prison visit pass Bowles fled after delivery to a motel He faces California charges for abducting Hale Champion his wife Marie and their 19 month old daughter Katherine from Sacramento on July 8 1985 The Champions were released unharmed in Tonopah Nev ending the three state crime spree
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