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Justice Department Asks That 2 convicted Alaska Lawmakers Be Freed Because Trials Were Tainted by Prosecutors
Some say this is not a systemic problem in the Justice Department. But from Boston to Washington to Miami to Detroit to Alaska, the issue keeps popping up. In fact, a judge in Boston recently expressed concern about it being a problem in the Boston U.S. Attorney’s Office. And in Washington, a judge recently dismissed…
SCARY! Airline Employee Helps Passenger Smuggle Gun on U.S. Airways Flight
People continue to get caught trying to pass through airport security with guns. In the last week in May alone, 23 guns were seized at U.S. airport checkpoints. But this case is a reminder that some guns may be getting on planes. Scary. By Tony Hanson KYW Radio PHILADELPHIA — Authorities say a gun and…
Calif. Man Who Says He Spied on Mosques Wants $10 Mil in Damages From FBI
Using informants can create complications. Craig Monteilh has become one of those complications the FBI would rather do without. It will be interesting to see how this gets resolved. By Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif — An Orange County man who says he spied on mosques for the FBI has filed a claim alleging the…
B. Todd Jones Gets Second Chance to be Minnesota U.S. Atty
President Obama is bringing back Todd Jones, a former U.S. Attorney and veteran of the first Gulf War, who served under Clinton. Considering that he was confirmed once before, he’s not likely to have many problems during the confirmation process. By KEVIN DUCHSCHERE Minneapolis Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS — B. Todd Jones, who was U.S. attorney…
Justice Lawyer Held in Contempt in Sen. Stevens Case Says She’s Not to Blame
Judge Emmet Sullivan held lawyers in contempt /court photo By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The fallout from the messy trial of ex-Sen. Ted Stevens won’t be going away any time soon. The latest: The BLT-The Blog of LegalTimes reports that Patty Stemler, one of the four Justice Dept. attorneys held in contempt for failing…
Calif. Judge Upholds Immunity for Phone Companies in Gov. Wiretaps
This case isn’t over yet. Lawyers representing customers have vowed to appeal the ruling. Privacy is a hot button issue and will continue to be one as we try to strike a balance between privacy and our security needs. Bob Egelko San Franciso Chronicle SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Wednesday upheld an immunity…
Philly Mortgage Broker Charged With Hiring Cooperating Fed Witness as Hitman
These cases all seem to follow scripts right out of television crime shows. In this case, like many others, the person hired a hitman who just happened to be a cooperating federal witness. Soon to be on Law and Order. By George Anastasia Inquirer Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA — A South Philadelphia mortgage broker was ordered…
San Francisco Fed Judge Declines To Penalize Justice Dept Lawyers For Flouting His Orders in Warrantless Wiretapping Case
This case has far reaching implications. The fact the Obama administration has sided with the Bush administration has alarmed civil liberty groups. The question here is how transparent is this administration going to be? And how far will it go to keep things secret? By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer A federal judge yesterday…