New York Woman Seeks 40 Million From Cosby in Extortion Case
Autumn Jackson, 22, described as destitute, sought 40 million from Bill Cosby claiming he is her father and threatening to reveal she is his illegitimate daughter. Her lawyer says Cosby stopped phone calls and financial support, while prosecutors label the motive greed as Jackson faces conspiracy, extortion, and interstate travel charges.
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Rhode Island Offers Free Historic Court Street Bridge
Rhode Island plans to give away the rusted 102 year old Court Street Bridge in Woonsocket to meet a federal rule requiring demolition only if no alternative exists. The bridge would be replaced by an $8 million structure funded by federal highway money, with the giveaway publicized by the Department of Transportation.
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FBI Reopens Probe of 1963 Sixteenth Street Church Bombing
The FBI revives its six decade old inquiry into the Sept 1963 bombing at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham Alabama that left four Black girls dead. Investigators say new information emerged after a yearlong secret review. Chambliss, a Ku Klux Klansman, was convicted in 1977 and died in prison eight years later. authorities note at least three others were involved. The case predates Spike Lee’s Four Little Girls documentary released last month.
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Woman testifies in stepfather murder trial in Decatur
Tracy Rhame testified that her mother told her she killed her infant brother by throwing him from his crib when she was two. Prosecutors say Jan Barry Sandlin, 46, beat 4-month-old Matthew der in 1971 and staged the scene to frame Rhame, who now believes the truth was hidden to protect her stepfather. Sandlin faces murder and child cruelty charges while serving a Florida life sentence for an unrelated armed robbery.
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Inmates cause fire in Ohio dorm ceiling
At 6 08 p m a fire was set in a false ceiling above sleeping areas in a dorm at an Ohio prison. The blaze created a 15 by 15 foot hole in the roof. Smaller fires were reported in trash cans in other dormitories. A prison spokesman said staff kept inmates under control at all times.
Prison inmate cited as involved in January incident
Officials said Rebecca Thornton lived across the street from the prison and had matted Thornton in January while he was on death row.
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Immunity Fight Clouds Huang Testimony in Senate Probe
Senators probing campaign finance learned Attorney General Reno would object to granting John Huang immunity. The panel heard Richard Sullivan describe Huang’s hiring as a fundraiser after Clinton’s intervention, while questions arose over the true nature of White House coffees and fund raising.
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Panel says deal lacks protections for Americans health
A congress panel led by former FDA chief David Kessler warns the tobacco deal fails to shield Americans from smoking related illness and death. He cites language favoring the industry and calls for full government power to regulate tobacco as a drug, lifting payment caps and reducing smokers. Clinton criticizes a clause seen as weak, while negotiators pledge to revisit goals with the administration.
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TV industry OKs change in ratings
The TV industry agrees to a revamped six month old ratings system to help parents shield children from violence sex and offensive language. By Oct 1 new V S L and D notations will appear with TV P G and TV M A ratings and a five member parent chaired board will review shows for proper rating.
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