Denny attacker sentenced to maximum ten years
Los Angeles Judge John Wouderlink gave Damian Williams the maximum ten year term for the Reginald Denny attack during the 1992 riots. Williams, 20, was convicted of mayhem and related charges for maiming four others. If he behaves, he could be released in under four years.
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Kevorkian Stays on Hunger Strike in Jail
Seven days into a hunger strike Dr Jack Kevorkian remains jail bound and refuses a physical exam. His lawyer Geoffrey N Fieger says he is weaker but still not eating. Sheriff Nichols notes Kevorkian could be hospitalized if his condition worsens as he faces charges under a Michigan aid in dying law.
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Geoffrey N Fieger
Oakland County
John Nichols
Tom
Kevorkian
Otto Hahne
Michigan
Nawark Times News Service
Law to outlaw bias against gay students
Massachusetts moves to outlaw discrimination against gay and lesbian students in public schools. Governor Weld expected to sign a law backed by a student lobby that protects rights to clubs, dating formals, and sports participation. Also notes fundraising efforts by Kemp to raise political profile for 1996 potential candidacy.
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Boston
Massachusetts
William F Weld
State Senate
New York Times News Service
Gunman opens fire aboard commuter train in panic
Passengers recount a four minute ride from Hicksville to New Hyde Park as a gunman moves through the car firing at will. Petersen, McHugh, Krieg describe ducking, fleeing, and a violent melee that ends with the suspect subdued on the bloody floor and passengers flooding onto the platform.
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Hicksville
National Westminster Bank
Tim Krieg
New Hyde Park
Tearful vigil as Nassau gunman attack grinds on families
On Long Island a crowd of more than 30 anxious relatives waited in Garden City Village Hall after a gunman opened fire on a Long Island Rail Road commuter train. Police lined up no list of wounded, while detectives questioned a New York City man as grieving relatives learned scarce details.
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Bunke
New York City
Long Island
Syracuse Police Chief Dismissal Sparks Shock and Debate
Officers at the Public Safety Building react to the surprise dismissal of Sardino after thirty years in the force. Some question bringing in an outsider, while colleagues recall his two years of steady leadership and politics behind mayoral selections.
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Sardino’s long police career ends with gun amnesty
Sardino joined Syracuse Police on June 26 1963 at age 20 rising to captain by 1985 and chief in 1987. He led a major sting that seized 63 million in stolen goods with 400 plus arrests and launched a city gun amnesty program collecting 2736 firearms. He called that program one of his proudest accomplishments.
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Timeline of Frank Sardino's Syracuse police leadership
Highlights cover 1992 to 1993 under Chief Sardino in Syracuse. Appointed Feb 28 1992, sworn Mar 13 1992, with gun amnesty, budget cuts, and crime shifts. Key events include appointing Wendy Tiffin, civilian review board debates, SPIN network, minority relations efforts, and his firing Dec 7 1993 after violent crime changes and staff actions.
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Syracuse
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Sardino
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Addis & Dey
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Nere Lellers
State
Syracuse Police Information Network
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Young
Onondaga County District Attorney's Office
Urban League
Surgeon General Elders eyes drug legalization amid White House clash
Joycelyn Elders sparked controversy by suggesting legalization could reduce crime. President Clinton disagrees with her stance as Republicans condemn the remark. Two staff departures prompt scrutiny of White House lobbying rules as Mack McLarty reshuffles. Roy Neel exits to lead a telecom lobbying arm. Howard Paster will move to Hull and Knowlton Public Affairs.
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America
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Little Rock
Ark
Senate
Bob Dole Elders
National Press Club
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Clinton Fend
Phil Lader
South Carolina
Roy Neel
Bell
Hikey
Congress
Howard Paster
Hull and Knowlton Public Affairs
Peerseast
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Clinton to celebrate signing of NAFTA pact
President Clinton marks the North American Free Trade Agreement signing with a government auditorium ceremony. He plans to frame the event as an affirmation of his drive to promote world trade and raise living standards, inviting Congress members, business leaders, and supporters.
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Enton
Dee Dee Myers
Video game makers plan ratings system
The Washington Post reports industry leaders plan a self-regulated ratings system to cover violence sex and profanity. Coalition members aim to avoid state regulation and extend a year to implement the scheme. Willum White Jr president of Sega of America commented.
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Willum White Jr
Sega of America
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