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Accused FBI Agent No Stranger to Controversy
FBI agent Mark Rossini always knew how to get attention. Gossip columnists linked him romantically to actress Linda Fiorentino. Unfortunately, this time the attention is not very flattering. He resigned Friday and is expected to plead guilty next Monday to accessing FBI computers for personal use. By Jeff Stein SPY TALK WASHINGTON –The FBI agent…
House Legal Staff Defends Arizona Congressman Accused of Corruption
Once again the legal staff for the House of Representatives finds itself caught in a predicament: defending a member of Congress accused of wrongdoing. The legal staff says it’s intervening to protect the integrity of the institution, not Renzi. Nonetheless, it’s trying to sink the government’s case. Not a great position to be in. Arthur…
FBI Agent Who Dated Actress is Charged With Illegally Accessing FBI Computer
UPDATED: Wedenesday 2 p.m. By Allan Lengel Ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — FBI agent Mark Rossini, whose name surfaced in New York gossip columns for dating actress Linda Fiorentino, has been charged with illegally accessing an FBI computer for personal use. Rossini, who resigned Friday, was charged with five misdemeanor counts in a criminal Information filed Monday…
Fifteen Chicago Area Cops Nabbed in FBI Drug Sting
Surprisingly, so many cops fell for a sting that has been used before around the country. In Detroit, not all that far from Chicago, the FBI ran a similar sting in the early 1990s and nabbed a number of area cops and the common-law brother-in-law of then Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young. BY FRANK MAIN…
Ex-Congressman Lederer Busted In Abscam Scandal Dies
Congressman Raymond F. Lederer lost his seat after he was busted in the famous Abscam scandal. It was not a good way to end his political career. By JOHN F. MORRAISON Philadelphia Daily News PHILADELPHIA — Raymond F. Lederer, former Democratic Congressman from Philadelphia whose political career ended when he was among 19 people caught…
Army to Beef Up Security In Labs After FBI Findings in Anthrax
One thing we learned during the anthrax investigation that our nation’s labs had lax security. Now the Army is taking additional steps to tighten things up. By David Dishneau The Associated Press HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Army announced additional security training Tuesday for workers handling some of the world’s deadliest germs and toxins, part of…
Sen. Durbin Wants Bush to Commute Ex-Illinois Gov Ryan’s Sentence
Yes, it’s Christmas season and Sen. Dick Durbin wants Pres. Bush to give a big gift to ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan. What better way to say “I love you”. By Rick Pearson Tribune reporter CHICAGO — Despite an acknowledged firestorm of criticism, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said Monday that he was asking President George W….
FBI Report Says White Supremacists Infiltrating Military
The Southern Poverty Law Center is asking the Pentagon to crackdown on extremist recruits. A previous request went nowhere. By David Holthouse Intelligence Report Southern Poverty Law Center A new FBI report confirms that white supremacists are infiltrating the military for several reasons. According to the unclassified FBI Intelligence Assessment, “White Supremacist Recruitment of Military…