Olympic halfpipe scandal and comic satire from Barry
Dave Barry mocks the Nagano Winter Olympics snowboarding scene. He lampoons the Russ Rebagliati marijuana case and the halfpipe event, noting judging, spectators, and national pride with sharp, humorous asides about culture and foreigners.
Clemency bid in Missouri case linked to lawyer's affair
Marianne Marxkors, Powell's former public defender, seeks clemency as his Feb 25 execution nears for a 1986 double slaying. The case centers on an alleged inadequate defense and a controversial sexual relationship with Powell that occurred during the trial and plea stage.
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Sharpton yet to offer proof for accusations
In Poughkeepsie New York Rev Al Sharpton testifies in a 395 million defamation suit over Tawana Brawley case. He cites 1987 video clips and Brawley’s identification of Steven Pagones as proof but offers few specific facts linking Pagones and others to the alleged attack. He frames Brawley as sole source and says he may recall no interviews confirming statements.
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