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“Rifleman” Says Mafia Feared Him and Bulger
The Soprano-like murder trial of an ex-FBI agent continued to deliver colorful testmony. Gangster Stephen “The Rifelman” Flemmi spent his third day on the witness stand and talked about buddy “Whitey” Bulger (photo). By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe Staff MIAMI — Notorious gangster and longtime FBI informant Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi boasted to a Florida…
FBI Agents Search Judges’ Chambers in Cleveland
A county corruption probe prompted FBI agents Tuesday night to search the chambers of two local judges including Judge Steven Terry. The probe first surfaced publicly in July and is heating up. By James F. McCarty and Rachel Dissell Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND — The Cuyahoga County corruption scandal reached into the Justice Center Tuesday…
Physicist Arrested for Illegal Export Of Space Launch Data To China
NORFOLK, Va. — A physicist was arrested Wednesday on charges of offering bribes and illegally exporting space launch technical data and services to the People’s Republic of China, the Justice Department said. Shu Quan-Sheng, 68, a native of China and a naturalized U.S. citizen was arrested by FBI agents in Newport News, Va., authorities said….
Rep. Jefferson Argues To Throw Out Charges in Case
It’s been more than three years since FBI agents raided Rep. William J. Jefferson’s homes in New Orleans and Washington and found the famous $90,000 in the freezer. The case has still not gone to trial and Wednesday his lawyers argued in the U.S. Court of Appeals that most of the charges should be thrown…
Anthrax Suspect Had His Lab Access Revoked
More information is surfacing about the behavior of anthrax suspect Bruce E. Ivins, who committed suicide before the government could move forward with its case. The FBI has released new documents in the case. By David Dishneau Associated Press HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Anthrax mailing suspect Bruce E. Ivins’ access to Army biodefense laboratories was revoked…
Politico Wants A Probe of Anthrax Probe
Rep. Holt/official photo The FBI is convinced that scientist Bruce E. Ivins was the man behind the deadly anthrax attacks in 2001. But some Congressional types aren’t convinced and want to probe the probe. By SCOTT SHANE New York Times WASHINGTON – Congressional critics of the F.B.I.’s anthrax investigation are seeking an independent review of…
FBI Looking Into Nation’s Financial Meltdown
Behind every good meltdown is a potential scandal. With the financial market melting quickly, the FBI is stepping in to see if there’s any criminal wrongdoing. By Lara Jakes Jordan The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating four major U.S. financial institutions whose collapse helped trigger a $700 billion bailout plan by the…
Pakistan Tells FBI No Thanks
Pakistan said thanks but no thanks to an offer from the FBI to help investigate the suicide bombing in Islamabad. Is it a another sign of the tension between the two nations or is it just national pride? By Paul Wiseman and Zafar M. Sheikh USA TODAY ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan on Sunday rejected a…