Word: convict
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This theme of diametric opposites in race relations fosters the whole concept of the black community being at war with the white community. It is a matter of "us" versus "them" instead of "we." As witnessed in the O.J. Simpson trial, the predominately black jury failed to convict Simpson because if they had, they would have been forced to live among their communities with the ridicule of being traitors. This sense of being at war has carried over to the inner cities, only it has been heightened to the nth degree. Brought about by drugs and gangs, the culture...
...Whites will incorrectly assume that black juries are unwilling to convict" Nesson said...
...puts himself, Gramm--then head of the G.O.P. committee that finances Senate candidates--and two of their aides in a brief discussion about funneling an illegally large amount of national-party money to Packwood's re-election campaign. "And what was said in that room would be enough to convict us all of something," Packwood wrote to himself. "[Gramm] says, now, of course you know there can't be any legal connection between this money and Senator Packwood, but we know that it will be used for his benefit. [The Gramm aide] said, oh, yes. God, there's [Packwood chief...
Former heavyweight champ and ex-convict Mike Tyson made a successful return as Peter McNeeley's corner called it quits after 1 min. 29 sec. of the first round. -By Kathleen Adams, Nick Catoggio, Lina Lofaro, Jeffery C. Rubin, Anastasia Toufexis and Sidney Urquhart
...prosecution's "star witness," but he could also be a risky one, since the defense may allege that he is lying to save his skin. Reno and lead prosecutor Joseph Hartzler insist that Fortier was indicted on every count on which they had enough evidence to convict. He could get a maximum sentence of 23 years, though that might be reduced because of his cooperation...