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FBI Tried to Help Muslims Get Another Flight In Washington After Getting Booted
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Cases To Watch For In ’09
With guys like ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Bernie Kerik, Barry Bonds and John Gotti Jr., there should be plenty drama in federal court in 2009. Here are some cases worth keeping an eye on this year.
Nine Muslims Pulled Off Flight at Reagan National Airport
The endless battle of balancing constitutional rights and security continues. Here’s the latest from Reagan National Airport, a popular hub for Congress. By Amy Gardner Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Officials ordered nine Muslim passengers, including three young children, off an AirTran flight headed to Orlando from Reagan National Airport yesterday afternoon after two…
Top ticklethewire.com Video of 2008:FBI Agent Infiltrates Mob
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Immigration Officials Curbing Controversial Drugging of Deportees
The treatment of illegal immigrants remains a controversial issue in the U.S. Here’s the latest issue. By DIANNE SOLÍS The Dallas Morning News DALLAS — Federal immigration officials, over the past year, have dramatically curtailed the controversial practice of sedating deportees with powerful anti-psychotic medication. The move followed court challenges and a public outcry over…
Mobsters, Corrupt Politicians and Terrorists Helped Round Out the Year for the FBI
By Allan Lengel Ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON – There was the Miami trial of the dirty bomber Joseph Padilla. The New York indictment of 62 mobsters with suspected ties to the Gambino, Genovese or Bonanno crime families. The Washington indictment and conviction of “Uncle Ted” Stevens, the longest serving Repulican senator. The discovery that scientist Bruce Ivins…
Former Maryland Restaurant Cook Charged With Spying For Saddam Hussein
Documents unearthed in Iraq are giving investigators insights into who spied for Saddam Hussein. Indictments like this have been popping up around the country. By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press Writer An Iraq-born Canadian citizen who was picked up at the U.S. border last week was charged Monday with conspiring to spy for Saddam Hussein and…
Number of Officers Fatally Shot in Line of Duty Expected to Hit 50 Year Low
By Allan Lengel Ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The number of U.S. law enforcement officers killed by gunfire this year is expected to hit a 50 year low, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial fund. The Washington-based organization said Monday an analysis of preliminary data showed that 41 officers were fatally shot this year, a…