This week I was in Detroit for the Public Relations Society of America 2008 International Conference where there was a lot of talk about social networking, blogging and the changing landscape of communications in America. So I thought I’d share with you some of the career advice offered by the speakers. Penelope Trunk, a career…
Like father, like son. MIAMI (AP) — A federal jury on Thursday convicted the son of former Liberian President Charles Taylor in the first case brought under a 1994 U.S. law allowing prosecution for torture and atrocities committed overseas. Charles McArthur Emmanuel, also known as Charles ”Chuckie” Taylor Jr., was convicted of torture, firearms and…
The vicious drug gang that started in Detroit and spread its tentacles around the country, peddled drugs and violence. By Rhonda Cook The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Nine members of the Black Mafia Family were sentenced to prison Wednesday. They were some of the last remaining members of an organization that controlled or had a…
Sen. Stevens Rep. Jefferson By Allan Lengel State Sen. Wilkerson ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Federal conviction. Federal indictment. Heck. These days those things don’t seem to be stopping Joe Politician from campaigning for re-election. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) was convicted of public corruption charges on Monday. But instead of waving the white flag, he chastised the…
The bottom line: Never underestimate the drug trade. Jeremy Roebuck The Monitor McALLEN, Tex.— Recent U.S. efforts to disrupt drug smuggling routes through the Rio Grande Valley have prompted threats of retaliation against authorities on this side of the river, according to an FBI intelligence report. Vowing to maintain control over valuable trafficking corridors such…
Some people need to get a hobby. By Sudhin Thanawala Associated Press Writer San FRANCISCO – A California man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sending hoax letters labeled “anthrax” to scores of media outlets, the FBI said Wednesday, warning that many of the threats may still be in the mail. Marc M. Keyser, 66,…
By Marcus Garner The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Federal and local law enforcement seized a record amount of illegal drugs and drug money during a two-year, multi-state investigation of a Mexican drug cartel, authorities said Wednesday. U.S. Attorney David Nahmias announced three federal indictments naming 41 people who reportedly ran an illegal drug operation that…
Barack Obama’s bid for the presidency brought out some passions in the white supremacist movement — and an assassination plot — and put federal law enforcement on heightened alert. That’s not likely to change now that he’s president-elect. Tomas Dinges reports on the situation.
