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First Female Native American U.S. Atty. Diane Humetewa Will Soon Lose Job
U.S. Atty. Diane Humetewa By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The first female Native American to serve as a U.S. Attorney is expected to soon step down, according to Indian Country Today. Indian Country Today newspaper reported that U.S. Attorney Diane J. Humetewa of Arizona will step down ” not because she’s doing a…
Movie Review: The Man Who Got J. Edgar Hoover’s Attention: John Dillinger
John Dillinger drove the FBI nuts, robbing banks with a machine gun in tow. Now actor Johnny Depp plays Dillinger in the movie “Public Enemies”. Here’s a trailer and a review below. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og_gKBi7Od8 By Richard Corliss Time To become rich and famous in the depression ’30s, a fellow could make movies, play baseball or rob…
Cong. John Conyer’s Wife Pleads Guilty to Taking Bribes
Monica Conyers had become such a divisive figure in the city. Frankly, it’s no loss to the city and it’s a disgrace that politicians in such a poor city like Detroit are lining their pockets, looking out for what’s best for themselves. The acting U.S. Attorney said this marks the end of the FBI probe…
Say it Ain’t So: People Who Pose National Security Risk Retain Aviation License
It never ceases to amaze how many things still slip through the cracks in the post-9/11 era. Things like this obviously shouldn’t slip through the cracks. As Ricky Ricardo would say, the government has some “splainin to do”. By MATTHEW L. WALD New York Times WASHINGTON — At least six men suspected or convicted of…
Convicted Texas Fed Judge Samuel Kent Loses Chutzpah; Resigns Instead of Facing Impeachment
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent of Texas has lost his chutzpah. The judge, who is serving a 33-month sentence in a Massachusetts federal prison for obstruction of justice for lying about sexually harassing some female employees, had initially handed in his resignation, effective June 2010. The sly move would…
Feds Says it Could Take Several Years to Locate, Liquidate and Distribute Madoff’s Assets
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com It’s likely to take several years before the government and the trustee locate, liquidate and distribute swindler Bernie Madoff’s assets, according to a U.S. Attorney motion filed Friday morning. “Given the size and scope of the defendant’s fraud, the efforts of the Government and the SIPA (Security Investment Protection Act) Trustee…
Senate Committee Gives Joyce Vance Thumbs Up for Ala. U.S. Atty. Post
It’s a start, but the administration has a long way to go in filling all the U.S. Attorney spots. Unfortunately, there have been so many distractions since President Obama took office. MARY ORNDORFF Birmingham News Washington correspondent WASHINGTON – Joyce Vance had solid bipartisan support to become the top federal prosecutor in the northern district…
House Panel Spars With Ex-N.J. U.S. Atty. Chris Christie Who Awarded Lucrative Contract to ex-Boss Ashcroft
The lucrative contract Christie approved has raised plenty eyebrows and some voices on Capitol Hill. No matter who’s right, one thing is for certain: Christie doesn’t need this type of publicity while he runs for New Jersey governor. And oh yes, Democrats would prefer this doesn’t go away. By KIMBERLY HEFLING The Associated Press WASHINGTON…