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George Ryan, 2000 News

Republican governor of Illinois, imposed a moratorium on executions in Jan., citing a “shameful record of convicting innocent people and putting them on death row.” Ryan said since 1977, 13…

George Ryan, 2003 News

Republican governor of Illinois, commuted the sentences of 167 inmates on death row, calling capital punishment fundamentally flawed. He announced the move in January, two days before…

George Ryan, 2006 News

former governor of Illinois, was convicted in April of racketeering, conspiracy, mail fraud, tax fraud, and making false statements to the FBI. Authorities said Ryan accepted gifts for…

Chico Ryan 1998 Deaths

Chico Ryan (David Allen Ryan)Age: 50 vocalist and bass player for the mock 50's rock act Sha Na Na.Died: July 26, 1998.Bob RussellR - ZLou Rymkus

Ryan Harris, 1998 News

11, Chicago youth, was found dead in the yard of an abandoned house in her neighborhood in July. Police charged two young boys, ages 7 and 8, with killing Harris after they confessed that…

Ryan Caufield: Year One

FoxFriday 8:00–9:00 p.m.; canceledCast:Sean Maher, Amanda Detmer, Roslyn Sanchez, Mary McDonnell, Michael Rispoli, James Roday, Chad Linberg, Michael Sullivan, Richard Portnow, and Clifton…

Ryan O'Neal Biography

Ryan O'Neal(Patrick Ryan O'Neal)actorBorn: 4/20/1941Birthplace: Los Angeles Ruggedly good-looking, O'Neal became famous as a star of the soap opera Peyton Place (1964–69). His memorable films include…

Pearse, Patrick Henry

(Encyclopedia) Pearse, Patrick HenryPearse, Patrick Henrypērs [key], 1879–1916, Irish educator and patriot. He was educated for the law but early in his career made himself part of the Gaelic…

Havlicek, John J.

(Encyclopedia) Havlicek, John J.Havlicek, John J.hăvˈləchĕk [key], 1940–2019, American basketball player, b. Martins Ferry, Ohio. He attended Ohio State Univ. and was a star forward on the team that…

Tillman, Benjamin Ryan

(Encyclopedia) Tillman, Benjamin Ryan, 1847–1918, U.S. Senator from South Carolina (1895–1918), b. Edgefield co., S.C. A farmer, he became the leader of the backcountry whites in South Carolina and…