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r LS, weet ook « Renae inte ye at, ERODES “A, LANE: here ay . et Ae nS {oe CV 98-2140 + Also on 11/30/71, charges were dismissed against the second defendant, PETER CHARLES BLIEX, by the Judge, when a witness for the State of Ohio failed to positively identify BLIEK, and a special state prosecutor requested that the charge be dropped. BLIEK had been charged with burning an uninhabited building and first degree riot. On 12/1/71, LARRY SHUB, the third defendant, entered a plea of guilty to first degree riot. SHUB had also been charged with attempted arson and second degree riot. State prosecutors indicate that the latter charges will probably be dismissed. The next trials are scheduled to begin on 12/6/71; they will involve MARY HELEN NICHOLAS, who is charged with interfering with a fireman, and RICHARD C. FELBER, who is charged with first degree riot, attempted arson, assault and striking a fireman. The trial of DOUGLAS CORMACK was also ’ scheduled for next week. However, CORMACK's attorney, DAVID SCRIBNER, filed an affidavit of prejudice charging that Judge ALBERT CARIS would not be able to provide a fair trial. A decision on whether Judge CARIS can hear the case will be decided by the Ohio Supreme Court. During the week of 11/29/71 through 12/3/71, no attempts were made by dissident groups to disrupt the court proceedings. LEAD CLEVELAND: AT KENT, OHIO Will continue to follow the prosecutions and keep the Bureau advised. oY Oe ast le te NOR ey em Te ee ett ee ee rs ren