Wachtler cites prescription drugs in downfall
Former Chief Judge Sol Wachtler told the New York Law Journal he blamed prescription medications for his altered state and downfall. The 62 year old resigned from the Court of Appeals after a November arrest for harassing socialite Joy Silverman and her daughter. He described manic depressive behavior and said a drug mix affected his personal life but not his work. he faces 12 to 18 months in prison with sentencing set for August 9 in Trenton. He hopes to work in public service after custody and remains under house arrest on Long Island.
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Clinton fires FBI Chief William Sessions faces reorg
President Clinton removes FBI Director William S. Sessions for inability to lead the agency and signals a major reorganization as Louis J. Freeh, a New York federal judge and former agent, is named to head the FBI. Sessions cited attacks on himself and his wife as a reason for stepping down after a Saturday elbow injury.
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Clinton eases ban on homosexuals in the military
President Clinton announced a policy shift allowing gays to serve in uniform with limits. During remarks at Fort McNair, he said the move reflects political reality and expects military leaders to enforce it, though disclosure remains restrained and secrecy may persist.
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Scott Free After Hung Jury in County Court Case
A County Court jury of eight women and four men failed to reach a verdict in Scott's case after a weeklong trial. Scott proclaimed innocence, the DA vowed to retry, and Mrs. Scott expressed frustration and fatigue with the proceedings.
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House mail probe links Rostenkowski to embezzled funds
Federal court papers in the Robert Rota case allege two unnamed congressmen, identified by sources as reflecting Rep. Dan Rostenkowski and Rep. Joseph Kolter, were involved in knowingly embezzling and diverting post office funds. Rostenkowski did not comment on Monday’s developments.
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Berkeley selling memorabilia from counterculture past
Berkeley considers turning its anti war protests and landmark symbols into city memorabilia to raise funds. Councilwoman Carla Woodworth proposes items like parking meters and campus signs, with other ideas including road clips for marijuana cigarettes and bits from People's Park.
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