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Accused Texas Swindler R. Allen Stanford Speaks Out and Denies Wrongdoing
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FBI Probing Leak of Hugh Jackman Film on Web a Month Before Release
There is pirating a film and there is this, posting it on the website even before it’s released. That’s a bold new world we’re entering here. By The Herald Sun of Australia The FBI is investigating the leak of a copy of Hugh Jackman’s new film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, almost a month before its cinema…
Judge Tosses Ted Stevens Case; Appoints Lawyer to Probe Government’s Misconduct
As expected U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan not only voided the conviction of ex-Senator Ted Stevens but he publicly criticized the Justice Department for its embarrassing execution of the case. This isn’t the end of all this. By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — A federal judge this morning tossed out…
Feds Question Jesse Jackson Jr. in Blago Case
In Chicago politics, where ever there’s smoke, at minimum, there’s more smoke. We’ll see if there’s any fire here. This probe could still have more legs. NATASHA KORECKI AND FRAN SPIELMAN Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Federal authorities have asked U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson (D.-Ill) why former Gov. Rod Blagojevich believed he would get campaign cash…
Justice Department Still Moving Against Aging Nazis
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — They’re getting up there in age, but the Justice Department continues to take action against Nazi guards living in the U.S. The lastest effort is against Anton Geiser, 84, of Sharon, Pa., who authorities say served as an armed SS guard at two Nazi concentration camps in Germany during…
Alabama U.S. Atty. Deborah Rhodes Latest to Step Down
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com U.S. Attorney Deborah Rhodes of Alabama’s Southern District in Mobile becomes the latest U.S. Attorney to step down. The Press-Register in Alabama reported that the prosecutor will step down April 17. Rhodes assumed the position initially on an interim basis in 2005 after U.S. Attorney David York resigned “amid allegations of…
Ex-U.S. Atty. Christopher Christie Defends No Bid Contract
Former U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie is finding out that running for Governor comes with a lot of public scrutiny — more than being U.S. Attorney. And as the race heats up, it’s likely to intensify. By ANGELA DELLI SANTI The Associated Press TRENTON – Former U.S. attorney Christopher Christie, who is running for governor as…
Obama Administration Defends Bush Wiretaps
Now this is when it all gets interesting. The Obama administration has advocated transparency and has been critical of the Bush administration trampling on constitutional rights. Now it is defending the Bush regime’s actions. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the court of public opinion. By Bob Egelko San Francisco Chronicle SAN FRANCISCO…