The World - News from Aug. 6, 1985
A Chilean military court decided not to try 14 policemen for the murders in March of three Communists and sent the case back to a civilian judge. The court said Judge Jose Canovas’ finding last week that police were involved in the murders was not explicit enough and was based on assumptions. Canovas’ ruling touched off street protests and forced the resignation of Gen. Cesar Mendoza, head of the national uniformed police.
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