Key Developments in High-Profile Cases and Industry News

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Louise Woodward, a former au pair, departed for England on Wednesday after a US judge temporarily barred her from profiting from her story about the death of a baby in her care. Meanwhile, a jury was selected for the trial of Mikail Markhasev, a 19-year-old Ukrainian immigrant accused of killing Ennis Cosby, the son of entertainer Bill Cosby. Additionally, the American Medical Association elected Thomas R. Reardon as its next president, despite controversy surrounding his involvement in a deal to endorse home health products.

Key Takeaways:

  • Louise Woodward left for England on Wednesday after a judge temporarily barred her from profiting from her story about the death of a baby in her care.
  • Woodward was ordered by Judge William Young to notify the court and the family of 8-month-old Matthew Eappen of any contract she signs to profit from her case.
  • A jury of six men and six women was chosen for the trial of Mikail Markhasev, who is charged with killing Ennis Cosby in an attempted robbery.
  • The trial of Markhasev is set to begin on October 5, with prosecutors arguing that Cosby was killed in an attempt to rob him.
  • Thomas R. Reardon, a family practitioner from Portland, Ore., was elected as the next president of the American Medical Association, despite controversy surrounding his endorsement deal with Sunbeam Corp.
  • Five top staff members were fired or resigned from the AMA after the endorsement deal became an embarrassment to the organization.

Statistics:

  • The United States and Great Britain do not have a treaty that would require British authorities to enforce restrictions against Louise Woodward.
  • The jury for the trial of Mikail Markhasev consists of six men and six women.
  • The trial of Markhasev is set to begin on October 5, 1998.
  • 8.5 months had passed since Matthew Eappen's death in Woodward's care before the judge temporarily barred Woodward from profiting from her story.

Sources:

  • Boston Herald, "Woodward leaves for England" (no date mentioned)
  • AP News, "Mikail Markhasev jury chosen" (date not mentioned)
  • Chicago Tribune, "AMA elects Reardon as president" (no date mentioned)