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Ex-Rep. Jefferson’s Attorneys Mention Ted Stevens Case In Request to Review Government Evidence
Expect defense attorneys to start raising the failed Ted Stevens case when they feel the government isn’t sharing enough evidence. This is just the start. Trial is set for May 26. By Bruce Alpert Washington bureau WASHINGTON — Attorneys for former Rep. William Jefferson say government prosecutors run the risk of the sort of problems…
Miami-Dade County DEA Office Moves to Upscale Burbs
Some say the move is a wise one, but others say the location is too far removed from prisons and courts and reality. By Vanessa Blum South Florida Sun Sentinel WESTON, Fla. – There’s a newcomer to Weston–one that’s moved in this month with an arsenal of weaponry, stocks of illegal narcotics and plenty of…
Inspector Gen. Report Says FBI Still Slow to Update Terror Watch List
The FBI issued a statement Wednesday saying it has implemented measures to address all 16 recommendations by the Inspector General “which are all now resolved” and it remains “committed to improving our watchlist policy and practices”. The Inspector General Report saw it differently by concluding: “Nevertheless, the FBI’s own review and our work in this…
Virginia Official Says Feds Probing Hackers and Theft of Health Data Info and Ransom Demand
Unless we want to see these types of attacks become even more popular, state and federal authorities need to beef up their cyber defenses – and fast. By Brian Krebs Washington Post Hackers last week broke into a Virginia state Web site used by pharmacists to track prescription drug abuse. They deleted records on more…
Feds Charge Man With Smuggling Songbirds in Pant Leg on Vietnam Flight to U.S.
Now this one tops them all. A federal affidavit says an airport inspector asked Mr. Dong to lift up a pant leg and “noticed bird feathers and droppings on Dong’s socks.” That was probably a good indication that something was wrong. Or at least that he needed to change his socks. Four of the birds…
Ex-Assist. U.S. Atty Pleads Guilty in Prostitution Ring
Former federal prosecutor Paul Bergrin found that he could run a $1,000 an hour escort service and charge more than an attorney does. Now he’s paying for it. Daniel Wise New York Law Journal More than two years after being accused of operating a Manhattan-based call-girl ring, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney was allowed to…
Feds Lining Up Ex-Gov Blago’s Ex-Allies to Bury Him in Trial
Allies one day, enemies the next. That’s the lesson ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich is learning as the government lines up witnesses to try and bury him during trial. By Jeff Coen Tribune reporter CHICAGO — Several onetime allies of for mer Gov. Rod Blagojevich have already lined up as government witnesses against him, and another close…
Mexican Drug Cartel Threatening to Take on U.S. Law Enforcement
As if we needed more evidence of the threat the Mexican cartels pose to the United States, here’s the latest. Don’t be surprised to see more DEA agents in Mexico and possibly other U.S. personnel from other agencies– and even the military. By Josh Meyer Los Angeles Times SELLS, Ariz. — The reputed head of…