While other NBA refs get ready to head to the hardwood floors, Tim Donaghy heads off to federal prison today. A disgraceful end to a distinguished career. Jon Saraceno USA TODAY Today marks a historic moment for the NBA, but not one it wants to commemorate. The league contends that for the first time in major…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — A former State Department employee pleaded guilty Monday to illegally accessing hundreds of confidential passport applications of celebrities, athletes and game show contestants, the Justice Department said. Lawrence C. Yontz, 48, of Arlington, Va, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of unauthorized access, the Justice Department…
Pakistan said thanks but no thanks to an offer from the FBI to help investigate the suicide bombing in Islamabad. Is it a another sign of the tension between the two nations or is it just national pride? By Paul Wiseman and Zafar M. Sheikh USA TODAY ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan on Sunday rejected a…
A parade of Washington insiders could take the stand in the high-profile public corruption trial of Sen. Ted Stevens. Jury selection began today in Washington. Opening statements are expected Wednesday. By The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Several powerful senators and former Secretary of State Colin Powell are among possible witnesses at the corruption trial of…
Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi became the latest Boston gangster to take the stand in Miami in the murder trial of ex-FBI agent John Connolly. He didn’t disappoint. By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe Staff MIAMI — A slim and graying Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi took the stand this morning and offered a Florida jury a primer…
Ex-federal prosecutor Richard Convertino was showered with praise after he got convictions in a terrorism case in Detroit after Sept. 11, 2001. The convictions were later thrown out and Convertino was charged with — and later acquitted — of obstruction of justice. Now he’s suing the government for leaks and wants a Detroit Free Press…
NEW YORK — The former chief financial officer of Tommy Hilfiger Handbags and Small Leather Goods Inc. has pleaded guilty to embezzling $19 million from the company from 2000 to 2007, the Justice Department said. Martin S. Bodner, 60, entered his plea last week in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. Bodner secretly increased his salary…
The issue over illegal immigrants continues to cause controversy. But in Fairfax County, just outside Washington, a case is raising even more issues. Some detained immigrants may have witnessed a murder and the government might need to detain them long-term rather than deport them quickly. The case is causing some controversy. Tom Jackman Washington Post…
