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FBI Casts Wide Net in Maryland Raids
The FBI apparently raided more than originally reported, hitting the homes of a former council member and high ranking firefighter as part of a public corruption probe into development in Prince George’s County. By Rosalend Helderman and Nelson Hernandez Washington Post Staff Writers GREENBELT, Md. — An FBI sweep across Prince George’s County on Saturday…
Federal Judge Fires Off The Last Shot In Controversy
CHICAGO — The Chicago Sun-Times reports that a federal judge threw out a lawsuit that had shut down the FBI’s shooting range in North Chicago. The paper said an environmental group had filed the suit and complained that the gun range sent bullets into a nearby park and into a lake. The FBI voluntarily closed the…
FBI RAIDS Prince George’s Co. Offices
FBI agents raided two county office building in suburban Washington on Saturday, fueling more speculation and talk about public corruption involving developers and lobbyists. By Rosalind S. Helderman, Aaron C. Davis and Henri E. Cauvin Washington Post Staff Writers GREENBELT, MD –Teams of FBI agents raided two Prince George’s County government buildings yesterday, law enforcement…
Justice Dept. Unveils Added Powers for FBI
FBI agents will have more latitude in conducting surveillances and other matters. But some groups like the ACLU aren’t so happy. By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — FBI officials yesterday briefed civil liberties advocates and religious groups on a plan to offer agents an array of tactics to track national security threats, as…
Justice Dept. To Give FBI Agents More Power
Line agents woud get more power under a new plan to be unveiled today. Will the extra power help? Will it stir controversy? Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — The Justice Department will unveil changes to FBI ground rules today that would put much more power into the hands of line agents pursuing…
Council Member Testifies in Federal Grand Jury
Just days after Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick stepped down, a cloud continues to hover over city hall in Motown. A veteran city council member was among the guests at a federal grand jury probing city hall corruption. Paul Egan and Oralandar Brand-Williams The Detroit News DETROIT — The only official sent to prison as a result…
Stevens Forgot To Report Sled Dog, Feds Say
The feds say Sen. Stevens forgot to report a sled dog and massage chair, just to name a few items. Trial is set for later this month. By Richard Mauer Anchorage Daily News Federal prosecutors revealed more evidence Monday in their case against U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, detailing a new round of gifts that he…
Ex-FBI Agent’s Trial No Big Deal in Florida
The Miami murder trial of an ex-FBI agent from Boston is the talk of the town in Beantown. But in Florida? Ehh. It takes a lot to knock the early bird specials off peoples’ radar in the sunshine state. By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe MIAMI – The saga of the FBI’s relationship with fugitive gangster James…