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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2000
Page
3
The Justice Department moves to settle a civil rights inquiry with the Los Angeles Police Department. The agreement aims to address findings of excessive force and discrimination, outlining reforms and oversight to ensure constitutional policing practices. Possible timelines, funding, and monitoring measures are described in the filing.
A confusing report describes two New Mexico willfires forcing residents to evacuate near Tak yard and backdoor, with firefighter Tener Cere noting fences and a flatbed trailer burned. A second blaze miles north reportedly led to the shutdown of Las Xaltona Laboratory amid fire safety concerns over explosives and nuclear material.
Boston jurors found Dr Gilbert Mudge did not provide Lewis substandard care after the 27 year old Celtics guard drowned and collapsed during a 1993 game. The verdict followed a retrial in which the jury could not reach a verdict before accepting a mistrial and a new trial. Autopsy noted a scarred heart and viral infection. officials noted cocaine as another possible cause.
Chicago area retailers Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck announced halting all sales of ultra violent M rated video games. The moves target customers under seventeen and cover stores in multiple states. No federal law bans sales to minors, according to officials.
Lawyers advise in the Lockerbie bombing case with US observers ready to listen for evidence, while victims families express frustration over the case. Deputy chief Murtagh leads the prosecution side with Behl as trial lawyer, and the Justice Department oversees victim support and counseling funds.
McCain prepared to back George W. Bush in the general election after a two hour meeting in Pittsburgh. The Arizona senator avoided a dramatic announcement and aimed to preserve his image as an outsider while signaling party unity. Bush welcomed McCain's help to court independents and unite the GOP for a tough race against Vice President Gore.
Funeral service marked by widespread attendance from 15 cardinals 300 bishops and archbishops including Bishop Edward Egan and figures such as Archbishops Theodore McCarrick Justin Rigali and Edwin O’Brien. More than 3,500 mourners filled the cathedral as Mass of Christian Burial honored the late leader whose death followed a long illness and brain tumor surgery.
At St Patrick’s Cathedral, Cardinal Law praised Cardinal O’Connor’s pro life legacy prompting a long standing ovation from mourners and political leaders including Clinton Giuliani Gore Moynihan Schumer Pataki and both Bushes amid a crowd of abortion rights supporters. Giuliani and others showed restrained applause while officials insisted the gesture honored the cardinal. Giuliani’s spokesman said he was pro choice.
Scientists say the hardest work begins as researchers map chromosome 21 and other regions to identify disease genes. The team reports chromosome 21 is 99.7 percent mapped, aiding studies on Down syndrome and potential therapies. Nature will publish the findings, with a rough draft promised this summer and a 2003 finish goal amid private Celera Genomics competition.
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