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September 25, 1996Web posted at: 10:40 p.m. EDT
Utah Congresswoman's ex-husband faces new charges, jail
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The ex-husband of Republican Rep. Enid Greene of Utah, should be jailed immediately for allegedly using heroin and writing worthless checks, prosecutors argued Wednesday.
Bond for Joseph Waldholtz, a former political operative, should be revoked because he allegedly took part in a wide range of criminal conduct since pleading guilty to other charges in June, prosecutors said in papers filed with the court.
An FBI investigation turned up the new allegations. A judge has ordered Waldholtz to appear for a hearing Thursday on the request by prosecutors that he be jailed before next month's sentencing on the original criminal charges.
Waldholtz pleaded guilty to four charges in June, including filing false federal reports on contributions to Greene's 1994 campaign for Congress. He was her campaign treasurer.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
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Four shot at Oregon Scientology center
PORTLAND, Oregon (CNN) -- A man carried a gun and a can of gasoline into a downtown Church of Scientology on Wednesday, shot four people and started a fire, police said.
The suspect, identified as Kenya native Jairus Godeka, 38, surrendered after walking out of the church's Portland Celebrity Center with a female hostage whom he released unharmed. Godeka was promptly arrested, and firefighters quickly doused the flames.
A pregnant woman was hospitalized in critical condition with gunshots to her shoulder and abdomen. Two men were in serious condition and a fourth victim was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the hip.
Police said Godeka had previous run-ins with the church. It was not clear if he was or is a member.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
FBI investigates Los Angeles gangs
LOS ANGELES (CNN)--The FBI has been investigating possible organized crime activity involving city street gangs, as well as possible links to Death Row Records, according to law enforcement sources.
The probe was begun prior to the recent shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur, who recorded under the Death Row label. The "Bloods" and the "Crips" gangs are under particular scrutiny, sources said.
Investigators are trying to determine whether the street gangs are violating federal RICO statues -- the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act-- the same statutes successfully used by the federal government to prosecute several Mafia leaders.
No evidence exists at this time that the Shakur shooting was connected to alleged organized crime activity, source said. But federal and local police officials in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, where the rap artist was gunned down, are examining the case.
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- Tupac Shakur dead at 25 - September 13, 1996
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Physician with Alzheimer's hospitalized after overdose
CASTRO VALLEY, California (CNN) -- An Alzheimer's patient, whose son said was incapable of taking pills without help, was hospitalized after he apparently overdosed on sleeping pills and whiskey.
Dr. Gerald Klooster, 69, was found unconscious, slumped against a kitchen cabinet Tuesday. Nearby were a bottle of whiskey, an empty 100-tablet medicine bottle labeled busitol sodium, a barbiturate, and a coffee cup with whiskey in it.
Police classified it as attempted suicide "with suspicious circumstances."
Klooster's son, Chip, feared his father was being pushed by other family members into killing himself with the help of suicide advocate Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Chip Klooster fought unsuccessfully for custody of his father.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Package bomb explodes at home of Chargers' team doctor
SAN DIEGO, California (CNN) -- A package bomb exploded Wednesday at the home of a team doctor for the San Diego Chargers, injuring his 14-year-old stepdaughter.
Shrapnel struck Jennifer Hutslar's upper body as she opened the package, causing burns to her hands and face that required surgery, authorities said.
The package was addressed to Dr. Gary Losse, federal agents said. Jennifer found it under the mailbox, brought it inside and opened it in front of her mother. Neither her mother nor Losse were injured.
Police had no motive for the attack, but told CNN the package was not delivered from a "known freight service" or the U.S. Post office. Neighbors said they did not know why the Losse family would be targeted.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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