Official doubles reward for Biggie leads

Los Angeles city official Dennis Zine has announced that the $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved in the murder of Notorious BIG is to be doubled to $50,000 in the hopes that it will encourage more people to come forward. Zine, who has in the past been outspoken in his criticism of the LAPD's handling of the inquiry said in a statement: "I am hopeful someone will come forward with information which will lead to the eventual apprehension of the murderers involved in this case."