Immigrant admits 1982 assassination Armenian helped in political killing of Turkish diplomat By Staff and Wire To avoid the prospect of life in prison without parole, an Armenian immigrant on Friday admitted helping assassinate a Turkish diplomat in 1982, then renounced terrorism and was sentenced to 25 years to life. In exchange, Los Angeles County prosecutors agreed not to go ahead with a retrial on a special-circumstance allegation against Hampig "Harry" Sassounian. Sassounian will be eligible for parole Sept. 28, 2007, though prosecutors indicated they most likely will oppose any attempt he makes to be released. Sassounian, now 39,...
