New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof examines the way the press covered the federal anthrax probe into scientist Steven Hatfill. Turns out Hatfill wasn’t the guy and Kristof apologizes to him. By Nicholas D. Kristof New York Times Columnist NEW YORK — By early 2002, it seemed clear that the United States government was muffing…
Whether it’s good for the Dems or not, Rep. William Jefferson, who is better known for $90,000 in his freezer than his legislative accomplishments, has made an appearance at the Democratic convention in Denver. By Bruce Alpert Times-Picayune DENVER — Rep. William Jefferson, D-New Orleans, facing a tough primary challenge next Saturday while…
Detroit Pistons star Lyndsey Hunter, who is known for his hustle on the court, is now being accused of hustling someone off the court in a real estate deal. The FBI is investigating. By David Ashenfelter Detroit Free Press Staff Writer DETROIT — The FBI is investigating whether Pistons guard Lindsey Hunter and…
The war on drugs continues to be a war of nerves. The U.S. Drug Czar wants Venezuela to help stop the flow of coke. Venezuala doesn’t seem all that interested. By Ian James Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela — The U.S. drug czar appealed to Venezuela’s government on Friday to take action against the…
A high ranking FBI agent looked into his crystal ball and warned that authorities needed to take action to head off a disaster in the mortgage industry. Could we have been saved from this doomsday scenario we now have? By Richard Schmitt Los Angeles Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Long before the mortgage…
Trouble is brewing in Oakland City Hall. Word is former City Administrator Deborah Edgerly who was fired amid allegations of nepotism is at the center of it all. By Chip Johnson San Francisco Chronicle OAKLAND, Calif. — Barely a month after former City Administrator Deborah Edgerly was fired amid allegations of nepotism, federal criminal authorities are circling…
The Justice Department has agreed to hold off on implementing new rules on terrorism. Question is: Will it hurt in the fight against terrorism? By LARA JAKES JORDAN The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has agreed to delay new rules giving the FBI greater leeway in investigations of suspected terrorists, deferring to concerns by…
NEW YORK — A former New York Power Authority (NYPA) employee pleaded guilty Tuesday to accepting about $167,000 in kickbacks and bribes from a vendor while working in the agency’s purchasing department, the Justice Department said. Authorities said Edward P. Goldblatt of Melville, N.Y., the former purchasing warehouse assistant at the NYPA, conspired to defraud the…
