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Show Tfcanday, March 7, 199$ The Dally Utah Chronicle -- 5 Lafferty from pate 2 worn an "exit only" doth sign over his buttocks to prevent a homosexual evil spirit 60m entering and possessing him. Both the defense and prosecution agreed to competency hearing. Neither would comment further because of a gag order. for the Lafferty, 54, is being slashing murders of Brcnda Wright Lafferty and her daughter Erica. Lafferty and his younger brother, Dan, said they received a revelation from God ordering the removal of the victims in order to prepare the way for the return of Jesus Christ to the Utah full-blow- n court-impose- d re-tri- Valley. Ron Lafferty was convicted and sentenced to death for the crimes. His brother, Dan, received a life term. The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in reversed Ron Denver, however, conviction and sentence, Laffertys say China from page 2 He also asserted that Nigeria and Burma, where narcotics traffickers operating with impunity, also have poor human rights records. In Latin America, the report's harshest assessment was reserved for Cuba, where it said authorities commonly "harass, threaten, imprison, defame and physically attack those who seek to express an independent point of view." The report criticized what it considers Russia's flagrant use of military force against civilians in Chechnya. It complained that Russia undermines official institutions established to monitor human rights, and its security forces violates individual rights and liberties with impunity. On a more positive note, the report said rights abuses decreased significandy in Israel and Turkey in 1995 and to a. lesser degree in Egypt and Syria. Last year's redeployment of Israeli forces from most Patetinian population areas in the West Bank and their withdrawal from Gaza have fewer reduced rights problems by Israel it said. About a current crackdown by Israeli authorities after a series of teror incidents, Shattuck said, "Certainly in this immediate period there is a great challenge ... to do everything possible to end terrorism, consistent with the rights of all the people in the regioa" Much of the interest in this year's report was focused on China because of the continuing controversy over how to deal with frictions over whether the U.S. business should continue as usual Cancer Ctr. from page I Institute. "She is familiar with genetic studies currendy being conducted and has had a keen interest into the recent research of cancer." Prescott added that Lady Thatcher was especially interested in the genetic research that has been conducted at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, identifying the genes that cause cancer. Lady Thatcher's visit was also due in part to John Huntsman, Jr. He is president of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation which is a private foundation that secures funding for cancer research. He plays a major role in helping organize and direct the institution and was heavily involved with many of the arrangements for Lady Thatcher's ' visit and tour. Bill Carroll, Director Hansen's ruling. Esplin argued that Lafferty sees his courtroom disruptions as a defense against spiritual invaders. Lafferty believes the invaders possessed at least two witnesses, the judge and some of the jurors. "Since the defendant maintains that the only way to neutralize or combat the power of the evil travelers) ... is to confront them verbally, his verbal outbursts in the courtroom are not a demonstration of attitude or improper behavior, but a legitimate defense against the exuding of evil to enable the defendant to have a fair trial," Esplin wrote. sometimes delusional Lafferty's behavior has been a problem for both the prosecution and defense since his first trial and ultimately resulted in his first conviction being overturned. He was hospitalized for two years after being diagnosed as psychotic but was despite Beijing's human rights record. President Clinton initially threatened to cut off China's trade privileges, then reversed himself two years ago under pressure from business leaders worried about the loss of billion of dollars in exports. U.S. sales to China are believed to account for more than 150,000 American jobs. Shattuck, who heads the human rights bureau, told reporters the broad outlines of the policy toward China will remain unchanged. He said the United States will continue to pressure China in other ways. . For one thing, Shattuck said, it will join with other countries in sponsoring a resolution on China at the next annual meeting of the U.N. Human Rights TARE found competent in 1994. Esplin and the defense team continue to believe that Lafferty is psychotic and incapable of aiding in his own defense. The memorandum outlines Lafferty's convoluted and unconventional belief is which grounded in system, Mormonism, which he has discussed at d psylength with both chiatrists and his defense team Lafferty, the memorandum says, continues to believe he receives revelations from God and good and evil spirits he calls "travelers." Lafferty believes he engaged Lucifer in a spiritual battle and has been given the power to discern both the spiritual travelers and those who are susceptible to them Mormon teachings say that it was Jesus Christ who batded as "BcclzcbubMussoliniItaly" and the defendant's father, Watson Lafferty Sr., who Ron Lafferty believes has possessed his brother, Dan. Lafferty, Esplin writes, has taken to and Associate Department of for two children and Pediatrics, arranged institute also to the families their to tour into their research learn more about the Thatcher also, met own disease. Lady them. with visited and . "Lady Thatcher expressed a lot of interest in the cancer research and was Prescott said. quite complimentary" "She was favorably impressed and seemed to enjoy herself very much." , "spiritually cleansing" his cell in the Utah County Jail every morning in order to repel spirits. JENNIFER TOOMER Associated Press Writer court-appointe- 99 Student Film Show pre-mort- Lucifer. The most evil traveler, and the one is out to destroy him, is believes Lafferty identified as "MoroniLuciferHider." Others include Mormon pioneer leader Brigham Young, a spirit identified 1 7 Commission in Geneva. said the Rep. Nancy Pelosi, U.S. "constructive of current policy engagement" has accomplished nothing in terms of promoting American values and improving relations. "Economic reform has not led to political reform," Pelosi said. "Indeed there has been increased repression and further crackdowns on political freedom, freedom of speech and freedom of religion in China and Tibet." Mikejedrzejczyk, called the administration's policy "a total disaster." "After today's report, it will have an even harder time defending constructive if March 8th, 1996 Union Theatre 7:30pm mission engagement," he said. GEORGE GEDDA Associated Press Writer A SHEAR FROM mill WE STUDYING CAKE FOR THE K19S! The University Child Care Coordinating Office in conjunction with the Early Childhood EducationCenter is sponsoring an evening of quality child care and fun activities for children of University students ages tasks.) (Two year olds must be completed with 2-- 6. toilet-learni- ng SATIflUJAV, MAKCtt 9T Early Childhood Education Center (East Village) p.m. NO COST To maintain proper ratios, children must be registered before the event date. 6:00-10:0- 0 of Children's Cancer Research Professor in the . ing the trial court erred in its determination of Laffcrty's competency. .A memorandum filed last week by defense attorney Esplin challenged SPONSORED BV ASUU To register call or visit: The University Child Care Coordinating Office 316 Union Bldg. 585-589- 7 |