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Justice Wants to End Disparity in Sentencing Between Crack and Powdered Cocaine
This change has been a long time coming. The disparity in sentencing was a simple minded approach to a complicated issue that has plagued America’s inner cities where crack cocaine sales are most prevalent. There has to be a smarter approach to dealing with this problem that has lead to the deterioration of so many…
Sen. Specter’s Switch May Not Impact Appointments of Judges and U.S. Attorneys
When it comes to appointments of judges and U.S. Attorneys, not all that much may change simply because Sen. Arlen Specter has changed parties. He often exercised independence and is likely to continue on that path. David Ingram Legal Times WASHINGTON — Sen. Arlen Specter’s switch to the Democratic Party brings his new colleagues a…
Family Endures Pain of Missing ex-FBI Agent Robert Levinson
Are Iranian officials hiding this man? That is the big question. By Lisa J. Huriash South Florida Sun Sentinel CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Every day, one of Robert Levinson’s seven children cries for him and turns to the others for emotional support. “The rest of us will console the one who’s upset,” said Dan Levinson,…
Three In Ft. Dix Terorrism Case Get Life Sentences
The defendants insist they are innocent. The government insists the defendants were planning a massacre. The judge was convinced of their guilt and expressed concern that they showed no remorse. By Troy Graham Philadelphia Inquirer CAMDEN, N.J. — Three of the five men convicted of plotting a terrorist attack on Fort Dix were sentenced to…
Nevada Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Threatening E-Mails to Va. Tech Students
The Internet has opened up endless possibilities for deranged people. The upside is, law enforcement was able to intervene before something potentially horrific happened. By Allison Klein Washington Post Staff Writer ROANOKE, Va. — A Nevada man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to sending threatening e-mails to two Virginia Tech students in which he…
Civil Liberties Groups Express Concern Over New System to Uncover Potential Terrorism Plots
This new system is inviting concerns from civil liberty groups. The question is: Is there a way to strike up a balance between security concerns and citizen rights? We’ll see how this one plays out. By Eric Schmitt New York Times LOS ANGELES-– A growing number of big-city police departments and other law enforcement agencies…
Chicago Deputy U.S. Marshal Convicted of Leaking to the Mob
His father, a Chicago cop, went off to jail many years ago. Now son John Ambrose is headed there. A sad legacy. BY NATASHA KORECKI Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Deputy U.S. Marshal John Ambrose was convicted today (Tuesday) on charges that he leaked secret government information that made its way to the mob. A federal…
Pres. Obama Addresses FBI and Gives Agency a Thumbs Up
Today’s visit was a good sign of Pres. Obama’s support for the FBI and its mission. Interestingly, for a conservative agency, there were some agents who normally vote Republican who were fed up with the Bush regime and voted for Obama. By The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Offering a robust endorsement for the FBI and…