Double-jeopardy plea rejected
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The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that evidence used in sentencing for one crime can be used to prosecute a defendant on separate charges. In Witte v US, Steven Kurt Witte had argued unsuccessfully that allowing such evidence violated his right to be protected from double jeopardy.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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RTC sues Western officers
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The RTC charged Western Savings and Loan Assn's officers with racketeering and fraud in a $1.5-billion lawsuit on Jun 13, 1992. The lawsuit was the largest of its kind involving a savings and loan association.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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