Powell ordered retrial in Rodney King beating case
A Los Angeles judge ruled Officer Laurence Powell must face a second trial on excessive force charges after a prior acquittal on most counts. The 8-4 jury verdict in Simi Valley cleared Powell and three colleagues on other charges, with rioting and unrest ensuing nationwide. Weisberg set a May 22 venue hearing and noted the need for justice in Powell’s case.
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Doctor assists death by own action CLAWSON report
Dr. Jack Kevorkian advised and was present at the death of Susan Williams a 52 year old woman who used a self administered mask and canister of carbon monoxide at her home near Detroit. Prosecutors said no charges were filed yet though an investigation continues as Kevorkian faces trial for other deaths.
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Kevorkian
Daniel Zalewski
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Royal Oak
Oakland County
Richard Thompson
Michigan
Driver pinned in fiery crash at Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR Sportsman Division driver Gary Batson of Travelers Rest S C 36 year old restaurant owner suffered burns over 80 percent of his body in a qualifying race at Charlotte Motor Speedway He was flown to UNC Hospitals burn center in Chapel Hill in critical condition Neal Connell of Tallahassee Fla escaped from his car before the flames and Batson remained trapped as the cars burned for about one minute.
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Infield Medical Center
Lighting test at CMS signals future of night racing
Charlotte Motor Speedway debuts a patented lighting system for NASCAR events closing with The Winston and Winston 100. The 1.5 mile track uses interior mirrors to reduce glare while outside poles illuminate the surface. Officials say prime time TV packages and longer under lights could define racing’s next era. Kyle Petty supports nocturnal racing as a path to broader exposure.
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