This program is 28 minutes long
#374379
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Santa Monica: Bill Whitaker) Jury deliberations in the O.J. Simpson civil trial on punitive damages featured; courtroom sketches shown while arguments from defense attorney Robert Baker and plaintiff attorney Daniel Petrocelli about O.J.'s finances are outlined. (Artist: Bill Robles)
(Studio: Dan Rather) Analysis of the Simpson civil trial presented. [Law professor/former prosecutor Laurie LEVENSON, Kristin JEANNETTE-MEYERS - talk about the jury and Simpson's finances.]
(Los Angeles: Sandra Hughes) The Brown family's appeal to win custody of Simpson's two children outlined; details given of the first custody battle which Simpson won and the controversy surrounding Judge Nancy Wieben Stock. [Brown family attorney Natasha ROIT - comments on the case.] [Family court lawyer attorney Sorrell TROPE - says Simpson's conduct toward the children is the real issue.]
#374382
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Dallas: Scott Pelley) More evidence against Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, bombing suspect Timothy McVeigh featured; details given of Lori and Michael Fortier's confessions concerning what they knew about the bombing and McVeigh. [Consultant John WALSH - comments.] [McVeigh attorney Stephen JONES - says the Fortiers lied.]
#374385
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Washington: Bob Orr) Another close encounter between a commercial plane and four National Guard F-16s off the Atlantic Coast reported; details given of today's encounter and Wednesday's incident in which two National Guard F-16s almost hit a Boeing plane over New Jersey reviewed; animated diagram shown of evasive action taken by the Nations Air 727. [Air National Guard director Major General Donald SHEPPERD - says it was not a near collision.] [Air National Guard Colonel Thomas GRIFFIN - defends his pilots.]
#374386
(Studio: Dan Rather) A revolutionary new treatment for strokes examined; details given and animation shown.
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#374389
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(New York: Ray Brady) The descent for most consumers into more debt this year reported; statistics given. [Debtor Joan BURNETT - blames credit cards.] [Bankruptcy lawyer Jeffrey FREEDMAN - says the banks have a reckless disregard for customers.] [Visa's Thomas LEHMANN - comments on the industry.]
#374390
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(White House: Rita Braver) The Justice Department's investigation into CIA director designate/National Security Advisor Anthony Lake's recent disclosure concerning his failure to sell energy stocks featured; details given.
#374391
(Studio: Dan Rather) Confirmation of the upcoming US-Russian summit next month noted.
#374393
(Studio: Dan Rather) The wait for the jury decision in the O.J. Simpson civil trial on punitive damages updated; scenes shown from outside the courthouse.
#374394
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Hermit Island, ME: Harry Smith) The construction of a Viking ship by boat builders in Hermit Island, ME, in honor of the first sailors to America featured; scenes shown. [Builder Rob STEVENS, blacksmith Jerry GALUSA - talk about building the ship sticking to what is known about Leif Eriksson's original vessel.] [Writer Hodding CARTER - talks about re- creating Eriksson's original voyage.]
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