By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com FBI Director Robert Mueller III sprinkled a little wit and humor in a speech he delivered Monday during the dedication of the new $40 million, three-story FBI building in Louisville just south of I-64. “Having had a chance to tour the new space, I am doubtful that any of you will…
The U.S. Attorney in North Carolina said it was a reminder that terrorists “can grow and fester right here at home.” The question is, how much of a threat were these people? Hopefully in coming days and weeks we’ll get a sense. By The Associated Press A North Carolina man trained in Pakistan and Afghanistan…
One year after scientist Bruce Ivins killed himself, the department is trying to close up the case. But there are still some folks who believe that Ivins was not the culprit. Is this one of those cases that will continue to produce conspiracy theories that go far beyond this one scientist? Suspect Bruce Ivins By…
No one will disagree if you were to say the city of Detroit doesn’t need any more scandals — particularly any involving the former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. The monitor that stepped down was a former federal prosecutor in Washington and a former district attorney in N.Y. BY DAVID ASHENFELTER and JOE SWICKARD DETROIT FREE PRESS…
There’s some badge of pride for being the most corrupt state. Illinois doesn’t want to conceded defeat to New Jersey or any other state for that matter. With 42 Illinois FBI agents assigned to public corruption, only D.C. has more, the Sun-Times points out. BY NATASHA KORECKI Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Hey, back off, New…
This high profile case is another embarrassment for the Justice Department, which has seen some big setbacks in cases like the one involving ex-Sen. Stevens. The conviction in that was voided. Mike Scarcella National Law Journal In the eyes of the Justice Department, Zhenli Ye Gon is a major player. The one-time fugitive allegedly…
It seems when you have hundreds of people wrongfully locked up, there’s a big problem. When people are being put behind bars for the wrong reasons, something is very very wrong. By Tyche Hendricks San Francisco Chronicle SAN FRANCISCO — The son of a decorated Vietnam veteran, Hector Veloz is a U.S. citizen, but in…
It’s sad how this guy cannot steer clear of the law. As Roseanne Rosannadanna on Saturday Night Live used to say “It’s always somethin. If it’s not one thing it’s another”. Roseanne Rossandanna’s Quote Applies Here. “It’s always somethin. If it’s not one thing it’s another”. By Bill Myers Examiner Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Federal…
