A major scandal is brewing in Missouri. One lawmaker has even recorded conversation of suspect lawmakers. This should be interesting as it continues to unfold. By Steve Kraske Kansas City Star FBI agents are investigating Missouri lawmakers in connection with several alleged “pay for play” schemes in which legislative favors are bestowed only after campaign…
This document is likely to show up in the trial of ex-Gov. Blagojevich, portraying him as a shakedown artist. Whatever the case, you can certainly say this man knew how to raise funds. Now he needs to raise funds for his legal bills. BY NATASHA KORECKI AND DAVE MCKINNEY Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Four potential…
The new Homeland Security is putting the brakes on business as usual on Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. That’s a good thing. It was needed. But now let’s see what changes ultimately come about. Hopefully it leads to a smarter policy. By Spencer S. Hsu Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet…
It’s always a good day when the feds can take a crooked cop off the street. Unfortunately, most big city police departments have too many. By DAVID GAMBACORTA Philadelphia Daily News PHILADELPHIA — ALHINDE WEEMS, armed with his gun and Philadelphia police badge, allegedly was pumped and ready to go. After weeks of covert meetings…
This guy has tangled with the law endless times, often testing his luck. Can he stay out of prison? Federal prosecutors say enough is enough. He should serve some time for his latest shenanigans. But don’t bet on the mayor running out of luck. By Hamil R. Harris and Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Three FBI agents wounded during a 2008 bombing in Pakistan were among 38 FBI and other law enforcement people awarded honorary FBI medals by the director Robert S. Mueller III during a standing- room only ceremony at headquarters Friday. In all, Mueller presented 42 honorary FBI medals to the…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The AmLaw Daily is reporting that ex-Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff has joined the law firm Covington & Burling’s white-collar defense and investigations practice. The website said Chertoff is senior of counsel in the Washington office. He started earlier this week. “I’m really looking forward to coming back as a working…
