Abbot Hangs Self in New York Prison Cell
Jack Henry Abbott, author of In the Belly of the Beast, died by hanging in his single cell at Wende Correctional Facility. He was 58, found by officials who described a suicide note. The case followed his 1978 81 prison letters to Norman Mailer.
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Reform plan for imperiled Amtrak misses the mark
Washington AP report notes a 1997 law pushing Amtrak to self sufficiency led it to fund costly projects like Acela and new equipment at the expense of basic Northeast Corridor maintenance. Inspector General Mead cites a $3 billion maintenance backlog and a 75 percent rise in delays from 1998 to 2001 as Congress weighs another aid package and the advisory panel urges breaking up Amtrak.
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Enron report raises risk of suing Vinson & Elkins
Legal experts say an internal Enron report and creditor requests heighten the chance that Vinson & Elkins could face lawsuits. The special board-committee findings detail partnerships used to inflate profits and hint at the law firm’s role in shaping disclosures. Creditors seek records related to more than 50 deals as they weigh legal action beyond accountants and former executives.
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