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Detroit U.S. Atty. Berg Defends Time it Took to Charge Council Member Monica Conyers
U.S. Atty. Terrence Berg/doj photo By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com For the past several years, the FBI and U.S. Attorney had been probing political corruption in Detroit City Hall, but no indictments came, just reports in the press that something was percolating. What did come were plenty complaints from the community that the feds were dragging…
Ecstasy Pills Showing Up in Shapes Like Bart Simpson and Snoopy
They look innocent enough. And that is what is scaring local and federal authorities. By JOE LAMBE The Kansas City Star KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Drugs shaped like Snoopy, Transformers and President Barack Obama’s head recently showed up on Kansas City area streets, adding to a trend that worries police and health experts. Colorful Ecstasy…
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…