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Ex-Chicago U.S. Atty. Edward V. Hanrahan Dead at Age 88
Hanrahan served as U.S. Attorney in the 1960s before becoming Cook County State’s Attorney. By The Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — Edward V. Hanrahan’s promising political career ended in a hail of gunfire, when officers from the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office killed two Black Panthers in a pre-dawn raid on Dec. 4, 1969. A firestorm…
Prosecutors Suggest Bribes Helped Pay for ex-Rep. Jefferson’s Childrens’ Top-Notch Education
Jury selection began Tuesday and could wrap up Wednesday, with opening statements slated for Thursday. If not, opening statements will begin Tuesday. Win or lose, Jefferson isn’t likely to get a Boy Scout badge at the end of the trial with all the allegations and the unflattering FBI wiretaps. By Jonathan Tilove New Orleans Times-Picayune…
FBI Dir. Mueller Honors Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr., 90, Who Portrayed Ideal Agent in Show “The FBI”
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com More than three decades ago, actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. graced America’s tv sets with his collective cool, his slick dark hair and finely tailored suits. In living rooms everywhere, he was known as the beloved fictional agent Insp. Louis Erskine on a show simply named “The FBI”. Dir. Mueller Honors Efrem…
“Blood Wires” Continue to Flow Over the Mexican Border
Money transfers have long been the lifeline for drug traffickers and others involved in illegal activity. Authorities in Arizona say Western Union is smack in the middle of it all and hasn’t cooperated enough. Western Union calls the allegations “erroneous and inflammatory”. By Josh Meyer Los Angeles Times PHOENIX — The bleeding body of Mexican…
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…