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Atty. Gen. Eric Holder Shaking Up Justice to Restore Integrity
The pressure is on for the Justice Department to get its act together. That pressure was turned up this week when a federal judge not only dismissed the conviction of ex-Sen. Ted Stevens, but appointed an independent lawyer to investigate possible criminal wrongdoing on the part of the government in the case. By Carrie…
Atty. Gen. Eric Holder Warns Fed Prosecutors of Increased Scrutiny in Wake of Stevens Case
The government screw ups in the ex-Sen. Ted Stevens case may be the magic tonic the Justice Department needed. Why? Because it gives the Obama Justice Department the green light to make broad, sweeping changes without fear of looking like it’s only trying to undo the Bush Justice Department’s actions for the sake of undoing…
FBI Probe into Jesse Jackson Jr. Seems to be Heating Up
From the onset, Jesse Jackson Jr. has denied doing anything improper in connection with President Obama’s old senate seat. So far, it looks like he hasn’t convinced the FBI of that. The scandal involving ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich is likely to grow. By Jeff Coen and John Chase Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — Federal authorities have…
Extremist Websites Passing on the Word Through U.S. Hosts
The Internet, which has become the wild west, is open to all including many we’d rather not see on there including the Taliban and al Qaeda. It’s a mixed blessing. In one way, authorities can get a better sense of what terrorists are up to. On the other hand, the Internet is a tool to…
The “Blagojevich Enterprise” Was Actually a Bi-Partisan Affair
By Jon Perkins tickethewire.com Indicted ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a die-hard Democrat, has clearly been an embarrassment to his party. But what’s often lost amid the salacious allegations is that the “Blagojevich Enterprise” – a cynical term dubbed by the prosecution in the April 2 indictment — has been a bi-partisan affair, an equal opportunity for…
Feds Say Utz Potato Chip Stand Sold Chips and Guns
They say potato chips go with almost anything. But guns? Well, the feds say this stand was selling more than those salty delights. Here’s a little slice of the urban experience in Baltimore. By Van Smith and Chris Landers Baltimore City Paper BALTIMORE — The owner of Lexington Market’s Utz Potato Chip stand illegally sold…
Boston Feds Add 23 More Counts To Indictment Against Ex-State Rep. Dianne Wilkerson
The former state senator thought she had problems before. Now the charges are really piling up. Another promising political career down the drain. By Jonathan Saltzman The Boston Globe BOSTON — Former state senator Dianne Wilkerson began taking bribes in exchange for political favors in 2002, five years earlier than authorities originally alleged when she…
Va. Scientist Gets 51 Months for Leaking Technology to China
Scientist Quan-Sheng Shu figured he’d be on easy street the remainder of his life. Now he’s off to prison. Not exactly a retirement dream come true. By Tim McGlone The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK, Va. — A local scientist was sentenced Tuesday to 51 months in federal prison after admitting he passed space technology to China and…