There’s something to be said for loyalty. Despite his pending indictment on federal public corruption charges, Rep. William J. Jefferson managed to muster up enough votes Saturday to come in first in the primary. He now faces a runoff in the November general election. The FBI raided his homes in New Orleans and D.C. on…
Bolivia President Evo Morales turned up the rhetoric Saturday, telling the DEA that it not only doesn’t need its help fighting drugs but suspects its involved in spying. By Dan Keane Associated Press Writer LA PAZ, Bolivia –President Evo Morales said Saturday that Bolivia does not need U.S. help to control its coca crop, stepping…
The FBI is stepping into some unchartered territory in the probe into a state senator. Attorneys are up in arms over what the FBI is seeking. By John Wagner Washington Post Staff Writer As part of an ongoing probe of Sen. Ulysses Currie, federal prosecutors are seeking to force the lawyer who gives ethics advice…
Las Vegas has a museum you can’t refuse. Even the FBI is backing it. By Oskar Garcia Associated Press LAS VEGAS–The Las Vegas City Council unveiled the name of its planned mob museum this week, along with logos resembling court documents with material blacked out – The (redacted) Museum: The Las Vegas Museum of Organized…
The ongoing yin and yang between law enforcement and civil liberties groups continued to rear its head Friday as the Justice Department released new guidelines for FBI powers. By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON– Justice Department officials released new guidelines yesterday that empower FBI agents to use intrusive techniques to gather intelligence within…
The DEA continues to bump up against some reluctant partners in South America. In this instance, Bolivia isn’t budging. The Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivian President Evo Morales has rejected a request from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to fly anti-narcotics missions over the South American nation’s territory, state media reported Thursday. The…
Judge Vernon Claville joins the corrupt-official-heading-off-to-jail club down in Louisiana. On Thursday, former Caddo District Judge Michael Walker got a 10-year sentence. Both were convicted in a probe dubbed Broken Gavel.ST ERN DISA By Icess Fernandez Shreveport Times SHREVEPORT, La — Vernon Claville, a former juvenile court judge convicted of accepting cash payments for reducing…
Helio Castroneves knows what it’s like to be a champ and be beloved. Unfortunately, today he’s not feeling the love– at least not from the IRS. By Curt Cavin Indianapolis Star Two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves is expected to appear in federal court today after he was indicted on multiple counts of tax evasion…
