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Some Legal Observers Say Ex-Rep. William Jefferson Trial No Sure Thing
Some legal observers are starting to raise questions about the Rep. William Jefferson case. Some say there’s no guarantee of victory for the prosecution. Jefferson has some top notch defense attorneys. Even so, with the former Congressman facing 16 counts, there’s a good chance, even if the jury is conflicted, it might strike up a…
Weekend History Series: J. Edgar Hoover Testifies About Communism
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U.S. and Italian Authorities Bust Hackers Who Stole To Fund Terrorism
Hacking isn’t just for kids or just for kicks. It can be dangerous and for deadly purposes. By SIOBHAN GORMAN and EVAN PEREZ The Wall Street Journal U.S. and Italian authorities said Friday they arrested a group of hackers and conspirators who allegedly stole from phone companies around the world. The illegal profits funded terrorist…
Fed Judge Sentences Ex-Chicago Cop to 3 Years-Plus For Beating Man in Wheelchair
There’s just no defending a beating when it involves a man in a wheelchair– particularly when it’s caught on video. U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald said he took no pleasure in the prosecution, but said the crime had to be addressed. By NATASHA KORECKI AND TESS FARDON Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — After his client was hit…
Are Rage Filled Hate Groups Terror Time Bombs?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFYvJaOZb0 See ticklethewire.com special report on the State of The White Supremacists
Tulsa U.S. Atty. David O’Meilia Stepping Down
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Tulsa U.S. Attorney David E. O’Meilia is stepping down June 28, adding to the growing number of Bush-appointed U.S. Attorneys who have resigned in recent months, the Associated Press reported. The 57-year-old first served as acting U.S. Attorney in October 2001 and was confirmed in January 2002. He will return to…
Convicted Ex-NBA Ref Tim Donaghy Says He Was Beaten By Inmate With Mob Ties
In the old days, referee Tim Donaghy stood up to some of the toughest guys in the NBA, and all he had was a whistle and a striped shirt that gave him plenty muscle. But in prison, the only whistle Donaghy may be hearing is from another inmate interested in him. By Frank Fitzpatrick Philadelphia…
FBI and NYPD Train For Terror Attacks
No matter how many times you do it, you can’t train enough for a terrorism attack. There’s always variables that can arise during the real thing that never came up during training. The more you train, the more variables you can anticipate. By Tom Hays Associated Press NEW YORK — The FBI was scrambling. Agents…