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Government Wants Court to Reverse Finding that Boston FBI Framed 4 Men in 1965 Gangland Slaying
This case is a major blemish on the Boston FBI, which has taken a major hit for its role in dealing with the mob and mobsters like Whitey Bulger. The government appears to have an uphill battle in reversing a lower court ruling. By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe BOSTON — As he sat in a…
Appeals Court Upholds Legality of Fed Raid on Va. Muslim Charities
The raid hasn’t done much good for the relationship between federal law enforcement and the Islamic community in the Washington/Virginia region. But the court said the feds did nothing wrong. A ruling to the contrary may have given the Islamic community more ammunition to criticize federal law enforcement. By Jerry Markon Washington Post Staff Writer…
Ex-Rep. Jefferson’s Attorneys Mention Ted Stevens Case In Request to Review Government Evidence
Expect defense attorneys to start raising the failed Ted Stevens case when they feel the government isn’t sharing enough evidence. This is just the start. Trial is set for May 26. By Bruce Alpert Washington bureau WASHINGTON — Attorneys for former Rep. William Jefferson say government prosecutors run the risk of the sort of problems…
Miami-Dade County DEA Office Moves to Upscale Burbs
Some say the move is a wise one, but others say the location is too far removed from prisons and courts and reality. By Vanessa Blum South Florida Sun Sentinel WESTON, Fla. – There’s a newcomer to Weston–one that’s moved in this month with an arsenal of weaponry, stocks of illegal narcotics and plenty of…
Inspector Gen. Report Says FBI Still Slow to Update Terror Watch List
The FBI issued a statement Wednesday saying it has implemented measures to address all 16 recommendations by the Inspector General “which are all now resolved” and it remains “committed to improving our watchlist policy and practices”. The Inspector General Report saw it differently by concluding: “Nevertheless, the FBI’s own review and our work in this…
Virginia Official Says Feds Probing Hackers and Theft of Health Data Info and Ransom Demand
Unless we want to see these types of attacks become even more popular, state and federal authorities need to beef up their cyber defenses – and fast. By Brian Krebs Washington Post Hackers last week broke into a Virginia state Web site used by pharmacists to track prescription drug abuse. They deleted records on more…
Feds Charge Man With Smuggling Songbirds in Pant Leg on Vietnam Flight to U.S.
Now this one tops them all. A federal affidavit says an airport inspector asked Mr. Dong to lift up a pant leg and “noticed bird feathers and droppings on Dong’s socks.” That was probably a good indication that something was wrong. Or at least that he needed to change his socks. Four of the birds…
Ex-Assist. U.S. Atty Pleads Guilty in Prostitution Ring
Former federal prosecutor Paul Bergrin found that he could run a $1,000 an hour escort service and charge more than an attorney does. Now he’s paying for it. Daniel Wise New York Law Journal More than two years after being accused of operating a Manhattan-based call-girl ring, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney was allowed to…