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FBI Busts Actor Anthony Borgese of Sopranos and Goodfellas Fame on Extortion Charge
The fine line between acting and reality sometimes vanishes as it seems to have in this case. Apparently there was a reason Anthony Borgese was such a good actor on tv and in the movies: The roles came naturally. BY John Marzulli New York DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER NEW YORK — A veteran actor with…
FBI Dir. Robert Mueller Defends Use of Informants in Mosques
This issue over FBI informants in mosques has created serious tension as of late between the FBI and the Islamic community in the U.S. This comes after great inroads have been made to improve relations in the Post-9/11 era. By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES — FBI Director Robert Mueller on Monday…
Retirees Returning to Fed Agencies Would Not Lose Income Under Legislation
First off, the mandatory retirement age of 57 for agencies like the FBI is silly. A 57 year old today is surely capable of carrying on duties and contributing to an agency. Joe Davidson of the Washington Post reports that the Senate may vote on legislation that would allow agencies to rehire retirees without having…
Feds Convict ex-Philly Cop After 3 Tries
One thing for sure, federal prosecutors were relentless. After jurors hung in two trials before, they got a conviction. By George Anastasia Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA — Former Philadelphia Police Officer Malik Snell was convicted last night of using his badge and his gun to rob drug dealers. A U.S. District Court jury deliberated…
Texas Airport Cop Going to Prison for Selling Cocaine to FBI Informant While in Uniform
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Obviously Gerardo Sepulveda didn’t get the memo that you’re not allowed to sell cocaine in your Laredo International Airport police officer’s uniform — particularly at the airport. Sepulveda, 41, of Loredo, did just that and was sentenced last week to 20 months in federal prison. He was arrested by the FBI…
FTC Closes Down Crooked Calif. Web Hosting Firm That Helped Distribute Child Porn and Other Harmful Content
Although it’s a shame that 3FN will likely set up shop again outside of the country, it’s good to know that these purveyors of illegal goods and child porn will no longer have a home in the U.S. By Brian Krebs Washingtonpost.com In an unprecedented move, the Federal Trade Commission has taken legal steps to…
Judge OKs Feds’ mandatory DNA Collection Policy
This may not make civil liberties groups happy, but it’s a big victory for law enforcement. Of course, this isn’t likely to be the end of the issue. By Mosheh Oinounou FOXNews.com A California federal judge ruled Thursday that mandatory DNA collection for all individuals facing federal felony charges is constitutional, dealing a setback to…
Immigration Judge says ICE Went Too Far With Conn. Raids
Enforcement of immigration laws has too often been inconsistent. There seems to be some confusion and then there’s times where things simply go too far, like in this instance. By Dave Collins Associated Press Federal agents violated the constitutional rights of four illegal immigrants in raids that critics say were retaliation for a New Haven…