Fromme Granted Life Sentence in Frenzied Court Scene
Lynette Fromme, 27, convicted for attempted assassination of President Ford, is sentenced to life in federal prison. She struggled with marshals, hurled an apple at the prosecutor, and shouted at the judge as the verdict was delivered.
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Fromme Sentenced to Life Term in Sacramento
Lynette Fromme was escorted from federal court in Sacramento after receiving a life sentence for attempting to assassinate President Ford. The case tied to her vigil outside a Los Angeles courtroom during the Tate murders trial. Fromme expressed intent to handle her own appeal, though attorney John Virgo indicated the appeals court may restrict such action.
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Nixon pardon cited as Ford testifies contradictorily
The Washington Post reported Ford privately assured Nixon aide Haig on August 28 1974 he would grant a pardon, a point seemingly at odds with his congressional testimony. The paper cited Woodward Bernstein sources and Buchanan memo notes while White House officials defended Ford’s accuracy in his sworn statements.
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This Day in History December 18 Highlights
On December 18 1865 the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery was adopted. Other events include Valley Forge in 1777 ratification of the U S Constitution by New Jersey in 1787 Washington burial in 1799 Wilson marriage in 1915 Indian troops invade Goa in 1961 Johnson canbuild canal plan in 1964 Vietnam peace feelers disavowed ten years ago Italy divorce law in force five years ago Russia trade concession bill last year.
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