Television viewers nationwide were recently treated to surveillance camera videotape of well—dressed black men in suits and bow ties trashing liquor stores in Oakland, California. Early reports scrupulously avoided mention of words like 'Muslim' or 'Islam.' But most people had some suspicions about just who might be involved. Now, a few days later, matters are beginning to come into focus. No suspects have been named or charged yet, so no accusations are being made here. But here are some late—developing facts. The Nation of Islam, the Chicago group headed by Louis Farrakhan, has strongly denounced the attacks, said that none of its followers had anything to do with them, and the Oakland Police have confirmed that no NOI groups or individuals are under suspicion. "No one from the Nation of Islam is under investigation," Deputy Chief Howard Jordan said Saturday. "We are satisfied that they are not involved in this." On the other hand, a rival local group, known locally as...(Read Full Post)