Some Robbers Are Taking Their Own Bailout: Bank Robberies Up in U.S.
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Homeland Security Strips Gov. Blagojevich of Access to Fed Security Info
Slowly authorities will strip the governor of his powers til there’s very little left. By CARYN ROUSSEAU Associated Press Writer CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revoked embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s access to classified federal security information, officials said Friday. The move withdraws the governor’s access to classified information, although Blagojevich spokesman…
FBI Tried to Help Muslims Get Another Flight In Washington After Getting Booted
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Cases To Watch For In ’09
With guys like ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Bernie Kerik, Barry Bonds and John Gotti Jr., there should be plenty drama in federal court in 2009. Here are some cases worth keeping an eye on this year.
Father of Pardoned Scammer Had Meeting With Bush After Giving Donation
Pardons are like stray landmines: you never know when they’ll blow up on you. BY KENNETH R. BAZINET and JAMES GORDON MEEK in Washington and CELESTE KATZ in New York DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS The father of a convicted housing scammer at the heart of a pardon controversy scored a bonus meeting with President Bush…
New Crack Cocaine Sentencing Guidelines Bring New Struggles
Ever since the crack cocaine epidemic surfaced in the 1980s, authorities have wrestled with it in the courts. Here’s how the latest battle is playing out in federal court. By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Michael D. Thompson, a former crack cocaine dealer, thought he deserved a break. Sentenced in 2000…
DEA Busts Nashville Cockfighting Ring Linked to Mexican Drug Cartel
Perhaps it comes as no surprise that drug traffickers might be involved in other illegal activity that generates income. NewsChannel5.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Federal authorities have shut down a massive cock-fighting outfit in Tennessee, and those involved also were part of a Mexican drug trafficking cartel. The bust could have a major impact on the…
Nine Muslims Pulled Off Flight at Reagan National Airport
The endless battle of balancing constitutional rights and security continues. Here’s the latest from Reagan National Airport, a popular hub for Congress. By Amy Gardner Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Officials ordered nine Muslim passengers, including three young children, off an AirTran flight headed to Orlando from Reagan National Airport yesterday afternoon after two…