August 4 - August 10, 2000

	Guilty Verdict for Edmund Ko Korean American murdered his former college girlfriend A young, Ivy League-educated heir to a Korean leather-goods fortune was convicted July 27 of murdering his ex-girlfriend in her Columbia University apartment. Edmund Ko, 26, was found guilty of second-degree murder by a Manhattan jury after 12 hours of deliberations. The defendant was accused of slashing Columbia law student, Hyseung Lynda Hong, 26, on March 20, 1998. Ko did not react as the verdict was read, but Hong’s family burst into tears and wept loudly. Without acknowledging his parents who were seated behind him, Ko was then handcuffed and led away. COMPLETE STORY...		Retired Asian American Judge to Fill Insurance Post (in Bay Area News) Streaming Media--Primetime and Online (in Business) The Big Bang of Bay Area Butoh (in A&E) Emil Amok: A Sudden Eraption (in Opinion)

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Asian Americans Rally at GOP Convention 2000 Republican National Convention Coverage Many of the delegates who attended the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia kicked off the week of politicking with plenty of enthusiasm. With George W. Bush leading in most of the polls, the “sweet smell of success” was in the air, given the anticipation of victory for the Texas governor. The convention played out like a big party filled with rallies, barbeques and fireworks, and climaxed with Bush’s grand entry alongside his running mate, Dick Cheney. Many Asian Pacific American Republicans joined the celebration. Joseph Kung, a Chinese American delegate from Diamond Bar, Calif., attracted plenty of media attention, wearing a costume decorated with Bush’s campaign stickers. Raising both hands like a boxing champion, he credited Bush for uniting the party. COMPLETE STORY... SEE ALSO: Asian American Voice Is Heard at Philadelphia Convention: The words on Asian American lips are “George W. Bush.”

S.F. Bay Area Celebrates Members of President’s Advisory Commission: Community salutes group that will advise President Clinton on policy goals for APIs. Clinton Makes New Pitch to APIs: In a rare moment since the 1996 fundraising scandals, President Clinton solicits political donations from Asian Americans. Fraternity Death Reviewed: Seattle police have reopened investigation surrounding the mysterious death in June of a Vietnamese American college student. Post Office Dedicated to Ileto: Filipino American postal worker who was killed last year in a hate crime rampage honored by US Postal Service. Senate Committee OKs Anti-Prejudice Resolution: Senate resolution condemning prejudice against APIs passed unanimously by Senate Judiciary Committee. Political Fund Raiser Guilty in Paying for Parole: Korean American businessman convicted for buying clemency for inmates. Wife’s Work For FBI May Help Wen Ho Lee Defense: As a liaison and host at laboratory gatherings, Lee’s wife provided information to the FBI and possibly the CIA. Warrant Issued for Suspect in Chicago Attacks: Suspect who assaulted Asian American women may have fled to the Philippines. Washington Journal: Celebrating API Women Leaders. Recognizing the significant contributions of API women leaders in the last 20 years

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