The ruling is a victory for law enforcement, and much to the disappointment of civil liberty groups, the Obama administration pushed for this outcome. The court narrowly approved the change in law. The dissenting judges feel the ruling further erodes the public trust in law enforcement. By JESSE J. HOLLAND The Associated Press WASHINGTON —…
The defense has been continually trying to show that the government charges and evidence have fallen far short. The judge in the case has ruled to the contrary. Still, in cases like this, there’s never any guarantees of an ultimate victory. Whatever the case, trial starts next week in Alexandria, Va. It’s about time. It’s…
This was a nasty gang that did it all, including murder. Good to know some of these guys won’t be seeing a motorcycle for a while. By GREG RISLING The Associated Press LOS ANGELES –A number of Mongols motorcycle gang members have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an indictment that accused them of drug…
The FBI tape raises more questions about the appointment of Sen. Roland Burris. The big question will be whether Burris can survive all this and remain in the Senate. It only seems to get uglier. BY NATASHA KORECKI Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — In a Nov. 13 conversation recorded by the FBI, Roland Burris told Rod…
It took five years of hard work by Justice Dept. attorneys, but it has paid off with a guilty plea from an al-Qaeda collaborator. Sentencing is set for July 9th, where he could get over 12 years for working with terrorists. By Elizabeth Stawicki Minnesota Public Radio ST. PAUL, Minn. — A former Minneapolis man…
This mistake certainly doesn’t negate all the work that was done to round up this massive gang. Nonetheless, it is an embarrassment, and a big one. By Scott Glover Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — As Ramon Huerta stood shirtless and shivering in the frontyard of the Pico Rivera house he’s called home for more…
Yes, people make mistakes. But this is a bad one. Hopefully the Marshal’s office will learn from this. The upside: the outcome could have been worse. By Tricia Bishop Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE — A fight broke out (last week) in Baltimore’s federal courthouse after U.S. marshals mistakenly placed a witness in the same holding cell…
