The 30-Year Secret: The Tracey Harris Murder (Season 33 Episode 19): Prosecutors uncover the truth behind the murder of Tracey Harris. 48 Hours airs on True Crime Xtra at 9:00 AM, Monday 22 January. Prosecutors uncover the truth behind the murder of Tracey Harris
PBS NewsHour celebrated the return of the ancient “October Surprise” election conspiracy theory the unsubstantiated rumor that Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign, led by William Casey, delayed the release of the 52 American hostages in Iran in order to win election over Democrat Jimmy Carter. The original version was advanced by former Carter aide Gary Sick before being discredited in both follow-up news accounts and subsequent congressional hearings, which found the accusers shady and lacking in credibility.
Responses to an article about an effort to delay release of the hostages until after the 1980 election. Also: The Iraq war; hate groups; end-of-life care.
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