The Justice Department is stepping up to address problems of a forgotten segment of America. This is something long overdue. By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Justice Department leaders, responding to pleas from lawmakers and community groups, are training their attention on efforts to reduce crime and substance abuse on land controlled…
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Some legal observers are starting to raise questions about the Rep. William Jefferson case. Some say there’s no guarantee of victory for the prosecution. Jefferson has some top notch defense attorneys. Even so, with the former Congressman facing 16 counts, there’s a good chance, even if the jury is conflicted, it might strike up a…
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Hacking isn’t just for kids or just for kicks. It can be dangerous and for deadly purposes. By SIOBHAN GORMAN and EVAN PEREZ The Wall Street Journal U.S. and Italian authorities said Friday they arrested a group of hackers and conspirators who allegedly stole from phone companies around the world. The illegal profits funded terrorist…
There’s just no defending a beating when it involves a man in a wheelchair– particularly when it’s caught on video. U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald said he took no pleasure in the prosecution, but said the crime had to be addressed. By NATASHA KORECKI AND TESS FARDON Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — After his client was hit…
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By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Tulsa U.S. Attorney David E. O’Meilia is stepping down June 28, adding to the growing number of Bush-appointed U.S. Attorneys who have resigned in recent months, the Associated Press reported. The 57-year-old first served as acting U.S. Attorney in October 2001 and was confirmed in January 2002. He will return to…
