Rolando Cruz Freed After Illinois Case Dismissal
Rolando Cruz, once twice condemned for the 1983 kidnapping and murder of Jeanine Nicarico, walked free after Circuit Judge Mehling dismissed the case. The judge cited prosecutors failing to prove guilt after nine days of testimony. James Montesano contradicted earlier statements about knowledge of the crime, saying he was on vacation in May 1988.
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Teen given life in prison for Florida tourist slaying
In Monticello Florida two teenagers were sentenced for Gary Colley English tourist killing during a bungled 1993 rest stop robbery on Interstate 10. John Crumille 18 must serve at least 25 years before parole. Deron Spear 12 received eight years for conspiracy to commit armed robbery and aiding. Colley was among 10 foreign tourists killed in a Florida crime spree that harmed the tourism sector.
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Man drives through bank window in fatal crash in Illinois
A 76 year old sedan driver lost control in a Norridge Illinois parking lot, smashing 11 cars and crashing into a bank plate glass window. A customer died and five were injured. Walter Mairow of Harwood Heights was charged with four traffic violations, bonded out, and a court date set for December 19.
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Fire at Argentine munitions plant kills nine in Cordoba
Three large explosions ripped through the army owned Rio Tercero munitions factory in Cordoba province, Argentina, killing at least nine and wounding 28. Three victims were inside the plant while six were struck by debris outside. The defense ministry said a worker may have accidentally hooked a projectile fuse to a freight cart, starting the fire.
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Northern Ireland peace talks stall again before Clinton visit
Talks on disarmament stalled as Britain’s Michael Ancram and Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness met in Beast with no progress. The IRA called a cease-fire in 1994 ending decades of violence, while Unionists push to keep UK hold. The stalemate centers on whether weapons must be turned over before negotiations on Northern Ireland’s future.
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Sensational murder trial ends with confession
In Toronto Paul Bernardo admitted raping 14 women and aiding the killings of his 15-year-old sister-in-law. Convicted earlier of the sex slayings of Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French, he received a life sentence with parole eligibility after 25 years. Judge Patrick LeSage labeled him a dangerous offender, promising no release.
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Inquest Probes Pittsburgh Traffic Stop Death Case
The Oct 12 traffic stop near Pittsburgh ended in Gammage’s death after a struggle with five officers. Jurors found varying culpability but unanimi- ty, and the DA may press charges. Civil rights probes and lawsuits loom. witnesses described force used and questions about restraint.
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Inquest Finds Police Likely Responsible for Jonny Gammage Death
Jurors ruled the Pittsburgh inquest that Jonny Gammage was killed intentionally and that involved police officers should face homicide charges. Relatives welcomed the decision while noting this is only the first step toward justice and accountability.
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Pentagon approves 80 more C 17s boosting fleet to 120
The United States will buy 80 additional C 17 cargo aircraft, expanding from 40 to 120 total. McDonnell Douglas workers in Long Beach celebrate as the plan secures about 8,500 Southern California jobs and 19,500 elsewhere. The decision, supported by Gen. Fogleman, aims to boost strategic lift for rapid crisis response and potential Bosnia deployment, with implications for defense and politics in California.
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Frail Yeltsin appears on TV
Boris Yeltsin, age 64, showed briefly on Russian television in his first public appearance since hospitalization for severe heart trouble nine days earlier. He wore a blue track suit and spoke with a slight slur while seated with Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin at the Central Clinical Hospital. Chernomyrdin said he had taken over some decision making and was coordinating defense interior and security ministries while the president recovers, while noting the president will be consulted on key questions.
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