Rep. William J. Jefferson (D-La.) has had some luck of late, winning the Democratic primary in his re-election bid. But Wednesday was not one of his lucky days, at least not in the U.S. Court of Appeals. By Bruce Alpert New Orleans Times-Picayune WASHINGTON – Acting with unusual speed, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals…
Just as he was about to start a new life abroad, the FBI swooped in and arrested Tarek Mehanna. Now he may be starting a new life, but not one he anticipated or certainly wanted. By Shelley Murphy and Milton J. Valencia Globe Staff BOSTON — Statements that Tarek Mehanna allegedly made to the FBI…
Behind closed doors, in meetings at the Pennsylvania Avenue headquarters, things on occasion have been known to get a little heated. But Tuesday afternoon things got way too hot. By Clarence Williams Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — A boiler room fire at FBI headquarters in downtown Washington led to an evacuation this afternoon, D.C….
Following in an old Secret Service tradition, the first family-elect has some nifty little nicknames. Obama is now the “Renegade” , which we assume he prefers over “Maverick”. Rex W. Huppke Chicago Tribune Since the time of Harry Truman, presidents and their families have been assigned security code names. Truman’s was “General.” Dwight Eisenhower was…
Maybe Bernard Ellis thought he’d be out of the joint in time for the next presidential election. But it looks like he won’t be out for the next one, or the next one, or….for a long long time. By Frank Main Chicago Sun-Times The reputed chief enforcer of the Gangster Disciples in the Chicago area…
U.S. Attorneys continue to hit the exit door as the Bush reign approaches the finish line. The latest is Don DeGabrielle who is off to private practice and presumably bigger bucks. By Mary Flood Houston Chronicle HOUSTON — Tim Johnson has been named acting U.S. attorney for the Houston-based Southern District of Texas, taking over…
It’s not everyday you get 30 retired FBI agents to come to your defense or write a letter to the governor on your behalf asking for a pardon. By Tom Jackman Washington Post Staff Writer RICHMOND, Nov. 10 — A group of 30 retired FBI agents added their voices Monday to the campaign calling for…
