One thing for sure, federal prosecutors were relentless. After jurors hung in two trials before, they got a conviction. By George Anastasia Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA — Former Philadelphia Police Officer Malik Snell was convicted last night of using his badge and his gun to rob drug dealers. A U.S. District Court jury deliberated…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Obviously Gerardo Sepulveda didn’t get the memo that you’re not allowed to sell cocaine in your Laredo International Airport police officer’s uniform — particularly at the airport. Sepulveda, 41, of Loredo, did just that and was sentenced last week to 20 months in federal prison. He was arrested by the FBI…
Although it’s a shame that 3FN will likely set up shop again outside of the country, it’s good to know that these purveyors of illegal goods and child porn will no longer have a home in the U.S. By Brian Krebs Washingtonpost.com In an unprecedented move, the Federal Trade Commission has taken legal steps to…
This may not make civil liberties groups happy, but it’s a big victory for law enforcement. Of course, this isn’t likely to be the end of the issue. By Mosheh Oinounou FOXNews.com A California federal judge ruled Thursday that mandatory DNA collection for all individuals facing federal felony charges is constitutional, dealing a setback to…
Enforcement of immigration laws has too often been inconsistent. There seems to be some confusion and then there’s times where things simply go too far, like in this instance. By Dave Collins Associated Press Federal agents violated the constitutional rights of four illegal immigrants in raids that critics say were retaliation for a New Haven…
Early on in this whole thing, Congressman William Jefferson had an opportunity to plead guilty and get about six years. Before things got too far along, he decided to pass and fight this. Well, here’s his opportunity.The ex-Congressman’s public persona has always been that of a gentleman. But when the jury hears some of the…
It’s always mind boggling when someone gets aways with spying for decades. It makes you wonder: Were they really that good or did some people simply miss some hints that something might have been amiss? By Mary Beth Sheridan and Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writers WASHINGTON — He was a courtly State Department…
Talk to prosecutors around the country and you’ll often hear them say Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is top notch, the gold standard. But Fitzpatrick is obviously worried about protecting that reputation and is going after a book he feels casts him in false light. It’s an interesting story. By Michael Isikoff NEWSWEEK Patrick Fitzgerald…
