Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi became the latest Boston gangster to take the stand in Miami in the murder trial of ex-FBI agent John Connolly. He didn’t disappoint. By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe Staff MIAMI — A slim and graying Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi took the stand this morning and offered a Florida jury a primer…
Ex-federal prosecutor Richard Convertino was showered with praise after he got convictions in a terrorism case in Detroit after Sept. 11, 2001. The convictions were later thrown out and Convertino was charged with — and later acquitted — of obstruction of justice. Now he’s suing the government for leaks and wants a Detroit Free Press…
NEW YORK — The former chief financial officer of Tommy Hilfiger Handbags and Small Leather Goods Inc. has pleaded guilty to embezzling $19 million from the company from 2000 to 2007, the Justice Department said. Martin S. Bodner, 60, entered his plea last week in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. Bodner secretly increased his salary…
The issue over illegal immigrants continues to cause controversy. But in Fairfax County, just outside Washington, a case is raising even more issues. Some detained immigrants may have witnessed a murder and the government might need to detain them long-term rather than deport them quickly. The case is causing some controversy. Tom Jackman Washington Post…
Sen. Ted Stevens could add some spice to his public corruption trial in Washington by testifying. Testifying in your own trial can always be risky. Then again, Stevens may feel he has nothing to lose. Jury selection begins today in U.S. District Court, just blocks from the Capitol. By KYLE HOPKINS Anchorage Daily News ANCHORAGE…
U.S. District Judge Thomas Porteous has become another blemish on a town that has way too many blemishes already. He’s accused of boozing, gambling and fibbing. His attorneys and some judges say, for the most part, his behavior was limited to his private affairs. Nonetheless, his superiors want him gone. . By Richard Rainey New…
Sentencing for crack cocaine has historically been controversial. Some judges have always felt the guidelines were too tough. Two federal judges in Washington have knocked down some crack cocaine sentences and the U.S. Attorney is not happy. By Joe Palazzolo Legal Times WASHINGTON — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia says two…
OMAHA, Neb. – The former Walthill Police Department chief was sentenced in U.S. District Court Friday to probation for taking $3,500 earmarked for drug investigations, the Associated Press reported. Joel Tyndall, 41, was given four years probation and ordered to repay the $3,500 he took, AP reported.
