Packwood ethics probe delayed by new minor abuse complaint
Briefs report two recent complaints delaying the ethics investigation of Sen. Bob Packwood. A former intern alleges she was 17 when he kissed her in 1983, prompting calls for public hearings. Barbara Boxer hints at renewed push for hearings after the new formal charges.
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Simpson defense eyes tapes before calling prof to testify
RALEIGH AP The O J Simpson defense plans to review audio tapes made by North Carolina screenwriting professor Laura Hart McKinny before deciding when to call her in Los Angeles The North Carolina Court of Appeals ordered McKinny to turn over the tapes The defense argues the recordings show Detective Fuhrman lied under oath and was a racist authoring a possible frame for Simpson The professor may testify to authenticate the tapes and is expected in Los Angeles soon The case involves a controversial screenplay project McKinny warned about scrutiny and attention
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Trial veers while awaiting legal rulings
In Los Angeles the OJ Simpson case again unsettles proceedings. Defense halts witnesses awaiting rulings on leaks and an LA police internal affairs file. Judge Ito temporarily relinquishes control to Judge John Reid to hear the matter as arguments continue on whether the LAPD report should be released.
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Ex-counsel defends actions in Foster files search case
Former White House counsel Bernard Nussbaum argues his limits on searching Vincent Foster’s office balanced presidential and police needs. His Washington attorney says Nussbaum protected confidentiality while giving investigators access, countering weeks of criticism ahead of his Senate Whitewater hearings appearance.
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Arizona man agrees to bombing plea bargain
OKLAHOMA CITY AP Prosecutors in the federal building bombing case have a star witness former Army buddy Michael Fortier who will plead guilty to lesser charges in exchange for testimony. Fortier 26 of Kingman Arizona testified before a grand jury and will admit lying to a federal agent knowing about a felony but not stopping it and interstate transportation of stolen weapons plus a second weapons charge. He has admitted casing the Murrah Federal Building and helping plan the April 19 bombing that killed 168 and injured over 500. Tim McVeigh and Terry Nichols are the only charged suspects. The grand jury is facing a Friday indictment deadline. Fortier's wife Lori testified under immunity.
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