May 26, 2009
Al-Qaeda Supporter Pleads Guilty After 5 Years of Legal Wrangling
It took five years of hard work by Justice Dept. attorneys, but it has paid off with a guilty plea from an al-Qaeda collaborator. Sentencing is set for July 9th, where he could get over 12 years for working with terrorists. By Elizabeth Stawicki Minnesota Public Radio ST. PAUL, Minn. — A former Minneapolis man…
Retired Chef Mistakenly Jailed in Massive Fed Gang Round Up in Calif.
This mistake certainly doesn’t negate all the work that was done to round up this massive gang. Nonetheless, it is an embarrassment, and a big one. By Scott Glover Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — As Ramon Huerta stood shirtless and shivering in the frontyard of the Pico Rivera house he’s called home for more…
Fed Witness in Baltimore Put in Cell With Defendants Accused of Murdering a Witness
Yes, people make mistakes. But this is a bad one. Hopefully the Marshal’s office will learn from this. The upside: the outcome could have been worse. By Tricia Bishop Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE — A fight broke out (last week) in Baltimore’s federal courthouse after U.S. marshals mistakenly placed a witness in the same holding cell…
Threats Against Nation’s Judges and Prosecutors Rise Sharply
U.S. District Judge Joan Lefkow’s Husband and Mother Were Murdered This is a dangerous trend. We’ve seen in nations like Mexico and Colombia where threats to the justice system have undermine democracy, justice and order. The problem isn’t nearly as bad in the U.S. , but it’s still a big problem. By Jerry Markon Washington…