The suit alleged that Garrison and Klinger slandered Tyree and attempted to discredit him for his role in a federal gambling investigation. In December 1986, Garrison disclosed that he had evidence of police corruption extending to the department's highest levels. A county grand jury wrapped up an investigation into the allegations in April of 1987 without seeking indictments. Permian High advanced to the state semifinals for the 11th time in the school's history, but lost to Plano. On Oct. 1, a 6.1 earthquake hits Los Angeles, causing eight deaths.
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