That little thing called an “indictment” still hangs over Rep. William J. Jefferson’s head, but it apparently hasn’t been a big enough negative in the 61-year-old’s bid for re-election. He won again. Go figure. He faces a December election against a Republican challenger. WWLTV.com NEW ORLEANS — Indicted U.S. Rep. William Jefferson lived to fight…
Thirty one years after the murder, mobster Michael Coppola has been charged in the murder of a rival nicknamed “Coca Cola”. He pleaded “not guilty” Monday in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn. By Tom Hays Associated Press NEW YORK — A jailed reputed mobster was charged on Monday with the 1977 slaying of a gangland…
In Chicago, some say it was just a matter of time before former Aldlerman “Fast Eddie” got busted. By Jeff Coen Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — Former Chicago Ald. Edward Vrdolyak long enjoyed a reputation for always being a step ahead of federal investigators, but Monday his past caught up with him. Eleventh-hour negotiations over the…
It may be a sin to eat too much chocolate. But getting arrested for it? That apparently can happen with some of unreliable field drug tests on the market. By Mimi Hall USA TODAY For Nadine Artemis and Ron Obadia, August began with plans for a family vacation in Minnesota. The vacation ended with the…
The trial that has reminded the public about the previous digressions of the Boston FBI is coming to an end — and none too soon. It’s an era the FBI would rather forget. By Curt Anderson AP Legal Affairs Writer MIAMI-Former FBI agent John Connolly knew he was setting up a hit when he tipped…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com It may be worth noting that even in this era of emails and online bill payments it’s still worth stealing a good old fashion postage stamp. Just ask Shelley Furtado of Manchester, N.H. Furtado, 36, pleaded guilty last week in U.S. District Court in New Hampshire to conspiring with four other…
The case in Miami dubbed “Suitcase-gate” has caused a strain between the U.S. and its South American neighbors. BY JAY WEAVER The Miami Herald MIAMI — Franklin Durán on Monday afternoon was found guilty of conspiracy and acting as an unregistered government agent for Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. The verdict came in Miami federal court…
