« State Street Losing Another Piece of History – Carson’s Abandoning 1 South State | Main | Ask HPL—Chat (reference service) with a Librarian »

September 7, 2006

Following a Few Stories to Their Awful Conclusions:

James Frey and Random House have tentatively settled lawsuits filed by angry non-fiction readers. Those who purchased the book before January 26, 2006, and seek a refund will have to jump through a few hoops. Beyond proof of purchase, they must provide a page from the book (hardcover edition), or the cover (paperback edition), or a portion of the audiobook packaging.

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan was sentenced to 6.5 years by Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer. Ryan’s co-defendant, Larry Warner, was sentenced to 3 years and 5 months. Ryan expressed no remorse over scandals that plagued his terms as Secretary of State and Governor.

Posted by hinsdalereference at September 7, 2006 8:13 PM