Jurors stand by Diallo verdict amid protests and calls
Jurors who acquitted four New York police officers in the Amadou Diallo case defend their decision as lawful though not joyful. Protests and clergy urge reforms and a federal inquiry, while jurors say the officers reasonably believed Diallo was armed.
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Farrakhan seeks end to Muslim divisions and reconciliation
Farrakhan calls for unity with orthodox Muslim American Society during Saviours Day address in Chicago. He frames his stance as a return to love and cooperation, while asserting ongoing differences with orthodox groups. The event drew notable figures as he outlined shared creeds and respect between factions. Estimates place Nation of Islam core at 50 000 to 100 000, with the Muslim American Society around 200 000 core members.
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