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Dem Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu Says She’ll Back Republican U.S. Atty. Letten’s Bid to Stay On
The Senator had been hinting for months that she would back the current U.S. Attorney. The Obama administration has said that it won’t simply replace U.S. Attorneys because they were appointed by a Republican. So far, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald of Chicago is the only Republican-appointed U.S. Attorney who has been told he can stay…
Montana Fed Judge Blasts Prosecutors in Asbestos Criminal Trial
The pain of the Sen. Ted Stevens case still languishes. In that case, the government was accused of misconduct that included failing to turn over documents to the defense. The conviction was vacated. Now comes this case where the allegations are similar and the judge, just like in the Stevens case, is steaming mad. By…
Fed Judge in Calif. Sentences “America’s Sheriff” to 5 1/2 Years in Prison
It’s a tough thing to live up to the unofficial title of “America’s Sheriff”. Obviously, ex-Sheriff Mike Carona found it to be a tough challenge. He failed. By RACHANEE SRISAVASDI, LARRY WELBORN, JON CASSIDY and DOUG IRVING The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif. – Former sheriff Mike Carona was sentenced Monday to 5 ½…
FBI Arrest Sheds Light on Twitter Crime Scenes
The FBI is being forced to be well versed in such social networks as Twitter and Facebook. Welcome to the new frontier. By OMAR EL AKKAD Toronto Globe and Mail The arrest this month of an Oklahoma City man who is accused of posting death threats on Twitter shines a light on how law-enforcement agencies…
Feds Say They Arrested Louisiana Judge After They Had Concern He Might Harm Himself
It’s not everyday that the feds say the timing of the arrest was based on concerns that the person might harm themselves. Even the judge’s attorney found that “ironic”. By Chris Kirkham The New Orleans Times-Picayune NEW ORLEANS –– Friday’s FBI arrest of St. Bernard Parish District Judge Wayne G. Cresap came after concerns that…
Informant Says FBI in Calif. Monitored Mosque Members at Gyms
These latest revelations can only create more tension between the FBI and the American Islamic communities. The FBI needs to make sure it lose all the ties it has made in Islamic communities since Sept. 11, 2001. By Scott Glover Los Angeles Times As part of their anti-terrorism efforts, FBI agents monitored popular gyms throughout…
Ex-Homeland Chief Michael Chertoff Praises Obama’s Security Measures
It’s refreshing to see a former Bushee voice an independent opinion that is not steeped in bitterness or total partisanship. By The National Journal In a recent interview with NationalJournal.com, former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff differed with two of his Bush administration colleagues — backing away from statements by former Vice President Dick…
Homeland Sec. Napolitano Declares “Public Health Emergency” But Says Swine Flu Situation NOT Dire
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