The Region - News from April 29, 1987
Closing arguments for the defense in the “Twilight Zone” manslaughter trial of director John Landis and four associates did not resume because one of the defense attorneys was ill. Attorney Eugene Trope, who represents helicopter pilot Dorcey Wingo, telephoned the court to say he was feeling dizzy from an ear infection and would not be able to be in court. In excusing jurors for the day, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Roger Boren said it appears that Trope will be feeling well enough by today to return.
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