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Saturday, February 24, 2001, Corydon, Indiana

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PAGE ONE

Man Stuck In Elevator

By Jackie Carpenter, Managing Editor

“I wish to thank the Louisville Fire Department and my family for my safe rescue.” Mr. Hackett’s father George Hackett was credited for his quick response to the crisis, alerting authorities immediately. The elder Hackett stated that his favorite son Brucie was an inspiration to his fellow trapped victim, who still remained unidentified at press time. Full story
 
 
 
 
 

Partying Attorney

By Jackie Carpenter, Managing Editor

Alleged improprieties may force local public defender Bruce Hackett, age 50, to defend himself  in front of a jury of his peers. Union officials however scoffed at the notion, stating that Hackett was “entitled to a little fun”, even at his advanced age. Ms Smith’s garbled comments included, “Big deal, I like old rich guys, gimme another mint julep”.  Full story
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sisters Sue Brother, Allege Babysitting Abuse

By Jackie Carpenter

In a suit filed in Civil Court today, four sisters of Corydon attorney Bruce Hackett, age 50, are seeking unspecified damages for injuries resulting from abusive babysitting practices occurring in the mid-1960’s. Claiming to be picked-up by their necks, choked, and forced to drink Nestle’s Quick mixed with water, the four have had to change their identities. They are now known as Angel, Shermy, Chuh-Cha, and SueBee Wah, respectively. None of the four use ‘Hackett’ as their last name.

A spokesperson for Mr. Hackett said, “They are obviously stretching the truth”. Full story

PAGE TWO

 
Bruce Hackett, age 50, was found unharmed after surviving for 30 minutes in an elevator trapped between floors at the Days Inn in downtown Louisville today.  He is shown here moments after the rescue, describing his ordeal. (Photo by Alan Hackett)

Deputy Appellate Defender Bruce Hackett, 50, shown here with Anna Nicole Smith at the Kentucky Derby. An anonymous source at the Jefferson County Court House stated that Mr. Hackett needed to be prepared to defend his own reputation. (Photo by Bill Clinton)

The Hackett sisters, from left, Patti, Sharon, Paula, and Sue, demonstrate one of their debilitating injuries. They claim to be unable to stand-up straight in a bar without assistance, and  as a result have sued their brother, local attorney Bruce Hackett, age 50. (Photo by Sam Malone)

 

 

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