From: j.paff1@genie.com
Date: Sat,  1 Jun 96 16:01:00 UTC 0000

Subject: Bissell conviction yesterday

BISSELL GUILTY

NEWARK - At about 11:30 A.M., May 31, 1996, a federal jury
returned a guilty verdict on all counts against former Somerset
County Prosecutor Nicholas L. Bissell, Jr. and his wife Barbara.

Late breaking information on this case can be learned by dialing
the Courier News' hotline at 908/253-3360.  Press 5666 during the
initial message to be transferred to the appropriate message.