By Allan Lengel ticklethewire Nine suspected members of a Christian militia were indicted in Detroit on charges of conspiring to kill law enforcement officers, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Monday. Authorities charged that six Michigan residents, two from Ohio and one from Indiana plotted, according to one plan, to kill an unidentified law enforcement officer…
In a town not known for its subtleties, Brooklyn’s U.S. Attorney Benton Campbell is known as a low key, a nice guy. He’ll be stepping down soon. By A. G. SULZBERGER New York Times NEW YORK — It should have been the culmination of a distinguished prosecutorial career. Benton J. Campbell, the United States attorney…
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By Allan Lengel For AOL News WASHINGTON — A Justice Department document asks the simple question: Why Go Undercover on Facebook, MySpace, etc.? Then it goes on to explain: “Communicate with suspects/targets” … “gain access to non-public info” … “map social relationships/networks.” The document, part of a Justice Department PowerPoint presentation, shows how some federal…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com In Detroit, where the unemployment is very very high, and the city suffers from serious deficits, comes the latest news about the ailing school district that is guaranteed to turn stomachs. The Detroit Free Press reports that the FBI is looking into a former department chief at Detroit Public Schools and…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The attempted bombing on Christmas Day in Detroit was a reminder of the importance of airport security and the need for someone to lead the Transportation Security Administration under the Obama administration. Problem is, the last two Presidential nominees have imploded on the administration. Washington Post reporter Robert O’Harrow…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Veteran prosecutor Jim Zerhusen for the Eastern District of Kentucky called it quits on Friday, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. Zerhusen, 59, who had worked in the office in various jobs since 1980, plans to do some traveling, the paper reported. President Obama has appointed Kerry Harvey to fill the spot, but…
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