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Gunning For Eddie
The New Times reports on the saga of former Hollywood nightclub owner Eddie Nash, who evaded prosecution for murder, arson and drug dealing. Nash walked away from a conviction in the high-profile Wonderland Avenue murder trial -- twice -- but in 1997 a former business partner admitted to involvement in bribing a jury member. At the time the article was written Nash was awaiting trial under the RICO act.
Tags: law enforcement; racketeering; RICO; bribery; Wonderland Avenue murders
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Staying Power
Jennifer Lin tells the story of a grocery owner who along with neighborhood support, "refuses to abandon the West Parkside store where her husband was gunned down." Her tragedy ultimately has united the community to fight against violence in their area. 'His death was a turning point. It shook this place up.' In addition, it has strengthened relationships between her and nearby neighbors who say, 'You're not leaving us. We need you.'
Tags: crime; business; neighbors; violence; communities
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Gunning For Him
Pitch Weekly looks at the Beacon Hill Development Area and the ideas many people have to make this neighborhood safer and cleaner. Despite mixed opinions, many people believe a family-owned liquor store, B&C Party Shoppe, should be bought out. They argue that store owner, Tony Ragusa, has contributed to the drugs, prostitutes and drunks in this area. However, policeman in the district argue that Ragusa has been very helpful in fighting crime. Police say "Ragusa has allowed police to use his roof for surveillance, that he does not allow loitering in his parking lot and that Ragusa and his employees are the first to call police when trouble occurs." The article details the conflict of Ragusa against home owners and city officials.
Tags: developments; neighborhoods; crime; prostitution; drugs; Housing and Economic Development Financial Corporation; business; building; Fannie Mae; community; homeowners; Kansas City Neighborhood Alliance
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Pistol Papers
WNEP-TV investigates how the Pennsylvania State Police allegedly violates the law by "compiling lists of handgun owners and the make, model and serial number of the firearm." The report sheds light on a regulation that "makes it clear that no state agency may compile "any" lists of gun owners." The story cites state police officials explaining the existence of the list as "simply a record of sales database" and "a crime solver for police."The investigation finds that "any local police officer, even the FBI can get the information" that the state police computer system holds.
Tags: TAPE; TRANSCRIPT; Pennsylvania Uniform Firearm Act; guns; gun owners; law enforcement
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Call to Arms
This insightful Washington Post Magazine piece takes a critical yet objective look at the National Rifle Association's power politics. Though once nearly crippled by internal rift, the NRA is quickly becoming one of the most important, if reviled, lobby groups in Washington. The article scratches beneath the surface to see what lies within the organization.
Tags: Gun control; NRA; Washington; Politics; Gun owners; Gun violence
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"Stolen Guns Leave Trails of Violence on Streets of S.A."
This report details local gun thefts - many from pawn shops - as the San Antonio police department prepares to adopt gun tracing as a crime-solving device. The report examines defects in the system, which can only trace guns to the legitimate owner.
Tags: ATF
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1999 IRE National Conference Show and Tell Tape #7
1999 IRE National Conference (Kansas City) Show and Tell Tape #7 is the seventh of a nine-part series. This tape includes: 1.) Tony Dastoli (WAGA-Atlanta) Telemarketers lying to school principals. 2.) Allison Gilbert (WWOR-UPN New York City) Pets in airplane cargo holds. 3.) Larry Yellen (WFLD-Chicago) Illegal gun sales. Guns cross county lines from suburb to city. 4.) Kathleen Johnston (WTHR-Indianapolis) "Guarding the Guardians" Millionaire heiress, Ruth Lilly, and the money being spent by her so-called caretakers. A case of fortune swindling. 5.) Dan McDonald (WBTF-?) Investigation shows how easy it is for minors to buy shotgun ammunition. Store clerks are supposed to check ID's, but only one place does it. 6.) Matthew McClure (CBC-Edmonton) ***only 5 minutes of a much longer piece*** Major restaurant chain fails to pay employees during so-called "training shifts," even though they are clearly doing all the jobs of a regular shift. 7.) Joel Grover (KCBS-Los Angeles) "Dirty Restaurants Revisited" Station uncovers inspectors bribing restaurant owners to get an A rating. The ratings system was inspired by last summer's dirty restaurant investigation.
Tags: TAPE; Kansas City; conference; no transcripts; IRE
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Fire Sale: America's Unchecked Gun Market
A four-part series. 1.) Military Scrap Reborn as Firearms. Tens of thousand of rebuilt military weapons have been sold to the public. Some of the world's most powerful combat rifles can wind up in almost anyone's hands with a minimum of paperwork. 2.) Built for the battlefield, bound for the streets. Through the 94-year-old Civilian Marksmanship Program, thousands of obsolete military firearms are sold to private owners. Trouble is, there are no safeguards on the weapon's resale. 3.) Want to buy a weapon? Step right up. At poorly monitored gun shows -- as well as on the Internet -- buyers and sellers can undertake transactions that don't require background checks or paperwork. 4.) Assault gun 'ban' designed to backfire. With gaping loopholes the law is easily skirted.
Tags: Military; gun; gun control; weapon.
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Science News looks at the debate over whether or not to tag explosives in order to deter terrorists from using bombs. While tagging explosives would make it easier for investigators to trace a criminal based upon where he purchased his explosives, some gun owners fear that to tag gunpowder might make it unstable and unsafe for use in bullets. (Sept. 14, 1996)