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...sure, almost every inmate, particularly the ones on death row, has a tall tale to tell, of being railroaded by overly aggressive prosecutors, of being set up by enemies or let down by friends, of crucial evidence that was supposedly lost or airtight alibis that supposedly went unheard. Cousin, for his part, has maintained his innocence since he was arrested and charged with murder more than two years ago. What makes his claim of innocence so compelling is that there is a good deal of evidence that suggests he may be telling the truth...
...nuclear-weapons technology to Iran and Pakistan. That would unlock the sale of peaceful nuclear technology, guidance systems and high-speed computers that China covets for economic development. But Beijing has a history of ignoring the spirit, if not the letter, of its commitments, and Clinton has demanded unequivocal, airtight assurances before he does a deal. Officials seem hopeful, though, that this could be the summit's chief tangible accomplishment...
...case against Nichols is not airtight, since no one has ever come forward saying they saw Nichols and McVeigh actually building the bomb. Still, the prosecution will offer a variety of evidence linking Nichols to the bombing: detonation cords and blasting caps, as well as the ammonium nitrate, found at his home; plastic drums found there that match fragments at the bomb scene; storage bins rented by Nichols that held bomb components. On top of all that, there are Nichols' inconsistent, inaccurate statements to the FBI. "In my eyes, I did not do anything wrong," he told the agents...
...jury selection for the Nichols trial starts Monday, the case against him is not airtight, since no one claims to have seen Nichols and McVeigh actually building the bomb. Unlike McVeigh, Nichols has not been placed in Oklahoma City on the day of the bombing, and some observers believe that may save him from the death penalty...
...separated from her husband of a year and a half, Riccardo Mazzucchelli. Although the New York tabs had a field day --"Ivana be Alone Again" said the Post -- Ivana's lawyer said neither side has filed divorce papers. Perhaps that's because, according to the Post, an airtight prenuptial agreement prevents Mazzucchelli from claiming a share of the $25 million Ivana got when she divorced Trump. Ah, love...