November 19, 2008
FBI Agent Shot and Killed In Penn. While Serving Arrest Warrant
By Paula Reed Ward, Jim McKinnon and Michael A. Fuoco Pittsburgh Post-Gazette INDIANA TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An FBI agent was shot and killed early this morning as he and at least one other officer were attempting to serve an arrest warrant in Indiana Township. He was identified today as Special Agent Samuel Hicks. Earlier reports…
One of New Jersey’s Most Powerful Politicians Convicted in Public Corruption Case
Maybe it just seems that way. But lately we’re seeing one crooked politician after another go down. Here is the latest. By Troy Graham Philadelphia Inquirer TRENTON – Former State Sen. Wayne R. Bryant, once one of the most powerful politicians in New Jersey, was convicted yesterday on 12 counts of selling his influence for…
ICE Agent Arrested on Crystal Meth Charges
Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — A decorated Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has been arrested here on drug trafficking charges, the Associated reported Wednesday. Special Agent Kevin Merkel was arrested by the FBI on Oct. 29 on charges of possession and intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, the Associated Press said in an article attributed to…
Convicted Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens Loses Election in Final Count
Sen. Ted Steven’s luck is running dry. With that in mind, can he overturn his conviction? By Sean Cockerham Anchorage Daily News ANCHORAGE — The Democratic Anchorage mayor widened his lead to 3,724 votes in today’s counting of absentee and questioned ballots. The only votes left to count are approximately 2,500 special absentees from people…
Is TSA’s “Suspicious Behavior” Watch at Airports Working?
It’s hard to say these days what suspicious behavior is. Eating a Snickers bar with a knife and fork like George on Seinfeld? Maybe. Maybe not. By Thomas Frank USA TODAY WASHINGTON – Fewer than 1% of airline passengers singled out at airports for suspicious behavior are arrested, Transportation Security Administration figures show, raising complaints…
Justice to Pay for Lawyer to Defend Former Atty. Gen. Alberto Gonzales
Alberto Gonzales brought some shame to his position as the country’s Attorney General. Now the country has agreed to pay for his digressions. By Marisa Taylor McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON– The Justice Department has agreed to pay for a private lawyer to defend former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales against allegations that he encouraged officials to inject…
White Supremacist in Texas Attacks Jewish Cellmate
Just a good guess that a white supremacist would not take a liking to his Jewish cellmate. By Associated Press DALLAS – A federal grand jury in Texas has indicted a white supremacist on hate crime charges related to an alleged prison attack on the man’s Jewish cellmate. Timothy York was indicted on two charges…