Sports
Although Jerry Tarkanian, former Nevada Las Vegas basketball coach, testified Monday that he repeatedly warned UNLV players to avoid associating with convicted sports fixer Richard Perry, new information obtained by The Times indicates that some of Tarkanian’s players had stronger ties to Perry than has previously been reported.
Oct. 6, 1992
World & Nation
Hauling a laptop in his bag and wearing an expression of tired concentration, Jonathan Butler looked like another graduate student shuffling across the tiled floor of Jesse Hall.
Nov. 10, 2015
Science & Medicine
Bioterrorism-related charges are sending a noted researcher into court for his handling of plague vials. In U.S. labs, the case elicits an outcry.
Oct. 28, 2003
High School Sports
Former Ocean View High School forward Ricky Butler is expected to announce tonight that he will attend UC Irvine beginning this fall.
Aug. 10, 1987
The Texas Tech scientist is found guilty of embezzlement and fraud but acquitted of lying to the FBI about the theft of samples.
Dec. 2, 2003
Thomas Butler of Texas Tech faces 69 counts after reporting deadly bacteria vials missing.
Nov. 8, 2003
California
Teacher Grace Chavis-Butler has received the 1987 Alumni Recognition Award from American University in Washington.
May 21, 1987
Butler basketball Coach Brandon Miller will take an indefinite leave of absence from the Bulldogs program for medical reasons, the school announced Thursday.
Oct. 2, 2014
Awards
‘Riddick,’ ‘Butler’ and ‘Carrie’ debut high on DVD sales chart
Jan. 27, 2014
A trio of new releases have ended the reign of “Despicable Me 2” over the home video market, according to rankings from Rentrak.