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FBI Probing Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton and Christmas Party Contributions
Now everyone knows that Christmas is a time of generosity. But in this case it appears it is better to give than to receive. And it looks like the Memphis mayor may have illegally received. Next Christmas could be a little gloomier for the mayor. By Marc Perrusquia Memphis Commercial Appeal MEMPHIS — More than…
FBI Suspects Truckers May Be Serial Killers Involving Prostitutes, Hitchhikers and Stranded Motorists
This theory could lead to authorities solving some cold cases that have stumped investigators for decades. Scott Glover Los Angeles Times The FBI suspects that serial killers working as long-haul truckers are responsible for the slayings of hundreds of prostitutes, hitchhikers and stranded motorists whose bodies have been dumped near highways over the last three…
Three Baltimore Cops Charged in Beating of Shackled Juvenile: Police Baton and Pool Stick Allegedly Used
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — A Baltimore cop and two retired ones were charged with federal civil rights violations and obstruction of justice in connection with the 2004 beating of a shackled juvenile with a police baton and a pool stick. In a six-count indictment unsealed Friday, the Justice Department charged that officer Gregory…
FBI Arrests El Paso Judge on Charges of Taking Bribes in Money and Sex
This is really where the system breaks down. When a judge is accused of wrongdoing, things are really broken. By Ramon Bracamontes El Paso Times EL PASO, Tex. — EL PASO — The state suspended District Court Judge Manuel Barraza on Thursday afternoon, just hours after FBI agents arrested him on suspicion of taking money…
Ohio Men Who Pumped Bullets in Car Say They Didn’t Know FBI Agent Was Inside
It’s hardly much of an excuse when you say I pumped a car full of bullets but didn’t realize an FBI agent was inside. By Dan Horn Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINNATI — The men accused of firing two dozen shots at a car in College Hill last week didn’t know the man sitting inside was an…
ATF Busts Father and Son in N.Y. in Untaxed Cigarette Scheme
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Sure, the beautiful bonding between father and son is admirable. But there are limits to how admirable it is when it involves the world of crime. ATF agents on Wednesday busted Guang Ming Wang, 58, and his son Feishan Wang, 30, in Flushing, N.Y., following a nine-month undercover investigation in which…
Man Arrested in Fla. for Stealing FBI Car
Some how stealing an FBI car doesn’t seem like the wisest career path. By TBO.com TAMPA – An unmarked FBI car has been found, and a Tampa man has been arrested and charged with the theft. The 2006 silver Pontiac Grand Prix was stolen about 1:30 p.m. from the Century Buick Pontiac GMC dealership…
FBI in Michigan Busts President of Motorcycle Gang Named “Fat Dog” and 17 Other Members
Any organization headed by a guy named “Fat Dog” can’t be up to any good. BY TAMMY STABLES BATTAGLIA DETROIT FREE PRESS Federal agents arrested the head and 17 members of a nationwide motorcycle gang based in Clinton Township, seizing 55 pounds of marijuana, 1000 Vicodin pills, 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 15 slot machines, 42…