Cable Briefe (Press, 7 April 1980)
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Summary: Cable Briefe (Press, 7 April 1980)
A Federal judge has dismissed the primary charge of conspiracy against Bert Lance, the former United States Budget Director, after a trial that began 12 weeks prior involving Federal bank fraud accusations. Lance, along with three co-defendants, were cleared of this central charge, although they still face 32 remaining counts related to bank fraud. In Belfast, allegations of police mistreatment have surfaced regarding Edward Brophy, who was recently acquitted of 12 murders, including the La Mon Restaurant bombing that occurred two years earlier. The presiding Judge, Mr Justice Kelly, expressed concerns that Brophy’s confessions may have been obtained through torture or inhumane treatment. In Tahiti, three individuals have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Olivier Breaud, a 26-year-old son of a wealthy businessman. Breaud was taken a week earlier by two men and a woman who demanded a ransom of $3.2 million. Ecuadorian authorities have concluded their investigation into Pedro Alsoriso Lopez, a Colombian fugitive who confessed to raping and strangling over 100 young girls. Police reported that Lopez, aged 32, led them to the remains of 55 victims buried in secret graves throughout Ecuador. All the victims were said to be 13 years old or younger. Lopez is set to face criminal charges from state prosecutors. In the UK, a poisoning case involving world-travelling yachtswoman Rosie Swale and Tracey Stamp, formerly known as Bernard Stamp, has seen charges dismissed related to allegedly administering poison. The pair faced accusations of intentionally endangering the life of Swale's ex-boyfriend Keith Vincent. However, other related charges will be addressed in court on 14 April 1980. Lastly, in Los Angeles, a theft charge against Deborah Williams in connection with the alleged assault on television star James Garner has been dismissed. Williams's brother, Aubrey, was mandated to stand trial for assault with a deadly weapon—his shoes—and grand theft. Garner, who starred in “The Rockford Files,” claimed he was attacked after his car was involved in a minor collision with Williams's vehicle, an assertion Williams disputes, claiming Garner instigated the altercation.
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