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Federal Judge Testifies On Behalf Of Ex-Agent In Mob Case
As if this case wasn’t confusing enough. First an ex-FBI agent is accused of being part of a mob murder. Now comes a federal judge who is testifying on the agent’s behalf. Can a Hollywood script be far behind? By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe Staff MIAMI — A federal judge from Boston told a jury…
Texas Sheriff Busted On Drug Trafficking Charges
The man in Starr County charged with upholding the law has been charged with something else: drug trafficking. By Lynn Brezosky San Antonio Express-News McALLEN, Tex. — Starr County Sheriff Reymundo Guerra was indicted on drug charges and arrested by FBI agents Tuesday at his Rio Grande City office, federal officials said. The 52-year-old sheriff,…
Sen. Stevens and Wife May Testify
Sure the running tiff between prosecutors and the defense has been interesting. But it could really get interesting if the Senator or his wife takes the stand. It’s still unclear whether they will. Meanwhile, the trial is coming to a close– just in time for the 84-year-old Stevens to jump back on the campaign trail…
Sleeper Cell Nightmare
We just observed the 8th anniversary of 9/11. So much has changed since then. It was a watershed moment in American history and has had a profound effect on law enforcement. Priorities have changed; Federal state and local agencies are cooperating at unprecedented levels. However, not all the effects have been positive. Politics, egos and…
We Need To Do More About Illegal Steroids
In 1994, I wrote an article, “They shoot horses, don’t they? Anabolic steroids and their challenge to law enforcement.” I was involved at the time in an undercover operation, codenamed Equine, and the case had moved into the prosecution phase. Ultimately more than 70 dealers were convicted. Fourteen years later, the problem not only persists,…
Legendary Miss. FBI Agent Roy K. Moore Dies
Roy K. Moore leaves behind a legacy, working for justice during an ugly era in the civil rights movement. By Holbrook Mohr Associated Press Writer JACKSON, Miss. — Roy K. Moore, an FBI agent who oversaw investigations into some of the most notorious civil rights-era killings, including those depicted in the movie “Mississippi Burning,” has…
Suspicious Powder Scares Keep On Coming
In some office buildings, the suspicious powder scare has become the annoying equivalent of a false fire alarm. Unfortunately, since 2001, it’s become all too common from Los Angeles to Washington. By Mimi Hall USA TODAY Firefighters and federal agents have responded to more than 30,000 incidents involving suspicious powders, liquids or chemicals since 2001…