-Caveat Lector- Corsican Separatists Jailed in Rare Trial PARIS, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A French anti-terrorist court on Thursday sentenced three Corsican separatists to jail terms ranging from two to five years in connection with a failed bomb attack on a public building on the Mediterranean island. The trial was only the second involving Corsican guerrillas since the court was set up 13 years ago, although separatists have carried out hundreds of bombings in Corsica during the period. It came one day after a special Senate report slammed the justice system's inefficiency in Corsica and said its record in solving robberies and terrorist attacks was "catastrophic." Didier Martinetti and Antoine Salasca got five years for their part in the abortive attack three years ago, which was foiled by a police patrol. For lack of evidence, they were cleared of bombing another public building the same day. Guy Poggi was sentenced to two years in jail with another year suspended for possessing explosives and belonging to an armed group. The court was created after a wave of bomb attacks connected with the Middle East rocked France. It is made up only of professional magistrates in order to avoid any attempt to intimidate jurors. The Senate and National Assembly both issued reports this week that accused security forces of inefficiency and denounced rivalries among anti-terrorism magistrates, saying they had repeatedly failed to bring cases against suspects. Copyright 1999 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ======================= Robert F. Tatman Computer Help Desk Desktop & LAN Services Systems Department Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 215.854.2729 215.854.2788 The contents of this message represent the opinion only of the writer, and may not be construed to indicate the endorsement of Knight-Ridder, Inc.; Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc.; The Philadelphia Inquirer; or the Philadelphia Daily News. "Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity." DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
