Ronald Kessler has written an interesting book on the Secret Service. Inside the agency, some people aren’t very happy about it and have expressed disappointment that some former agents have opened up and talked. The following is an excerpt of the book “In the President’s Secret Service: Behind the Scenes With Agents in the Line…
Few have forgotten her attempt on President Ford’s life 34 years ago. And few have forgotten that name “Squeaky”. Maybe she’ll get a new nickname once she’s on the outside. Pres. Ford Demian Bulwa and John Koopman San Francisco Chronicle Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, the waif-like Charles Manson follower who tried to shoot President Gerald Ford…
Ex-Prosecutor Richard Convertino continues to stir the mud in the Detroit U.S. Attorney’s Office where he had become a divisive figure. Ex-Prosecutor Convertino By Paul Egan Detroit News DETROIT — A federal prosecutor identified as a possible source of a newspaper leak has gone to court to try to stop Richard Convertino from reading e-mails…
Not everyone in this dangerous gang had the public profile of a criminal. In fact, one ran a car detail shop. Another was an administrator for a management firm. Another was a mortgage broker and supposedly a law student. Reporter Van Smith of the Baltimore City Paper details how some gang members sought legitimacy in…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Like a run of the mill drug dealer, he hid cash in the freezer. Like a run of the mill drug dealer, he used cryptic code words in conversations. In one instance, he used the words “African Art” when referring to a cash bribe to an African official. Like…
With all the anti-lobbying talk during the 2008 presidential campaign, it’s interesting to note that the top contender for U.S. Attorney in Virginia is a former corporate lobbyist. Will his previous life as a lobbyist impact his performance as U.S. Attorney? Not likely. Could some perceive conflicts of interests, even if they’re not there? Very…
As expected, ex-Rep. William Jefferson was convicted. The evidence was overwhelming and prosecutors portrayed Jefferson as a shakedown artist and major operator. He may be a nice guy, but he was a crooked politician. By Bruce Alpert and Jonathan Tilove The Times-Picayune William Jefferson, the former Democratic congressman who served the New Orleans area for…
School board president Michael Scott will get an education on how a federal grand jury works. Most people would prefer to learn about grand juries from tv or newspapers rather than appearing before one. BY FRAN SPELMAN Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Chicago Board of Education President Michael Scott disclosed Tuesday that he has been subpoenaed…
