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Boston Mobster Donato “Danny” Anguilo Dead at 86
Slowly but surely the mobsters of the old days are passing away around the country. Sometimes their children have stepped in, but often times the kids like John Gotti Jr. haven’t been nearly as smart and have lived off the reputation of their street- smart dads. By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe BOSTON — Former New…
Identify Theft Law Can’t Be Used to Prosecute Illegal Immigrants
The Supreme Court’s decision gives the government yet another reason to focus enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws against employers, not illegal immigrants. By ADAM LIPTAK and JULIA PRESTON New York Times WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a favorite tool of prosecutors in immigration cases, ruling unanimously that a federal identity-theft law…
Madoff May be Gone But Scammers Still Abound
Bernie Madoff may have had the most infamous Ponzi scheme of all time (short of Charles Ponzi), but there are still investors out there getting bilked of their retirement savings and other funds by scammers. First, we have Ponzi schemer Donald Manning sentenced to over 5 years in prison for taking $4.5 million in cash…
The Debate Continues: Ex-CIA Agent Robert Baer Says Torture Doesn’t Work
A former CIA analyst recently attacked FBI Director Robert Mueller For saying torture doesn’t work. Well, ex-CIA agent Robert Baer apparently agrees with Mueller. We know we wouldn’t have to torture Dick Cheney to get his opinion on this. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS-1dS9Sc4c More Stories of Interest First Female Solicitor Gen. Elena Kagan Talks About Her New Job…
Two Georgia Jail Officers Charged With Lying to FBI in Inmate Death
This scandal continues to unravel and cast a cloud over the Fulton County jail. By RHONDA COOK The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA –– Federal agents have arrested two more Fulton County jail officers for allegedly lying to federal agents in an investigation of inmate abuse. The officers are the fourth and fifth to be charged in…
A Dead Fish, a Sinking Career and Legal Action at Homeland Security
Maureen McCarthy still thinks something fishy went on and as a result, her career was derailed. Can she reel in her sinking career again? By Jeff Stein Spy Talk WASHINGTON — Saying she still has no idea who sent her a box of dead fish, former top homeland security bioweapons official Maureen McCarthy says she…
Sen. Kennedy Recommends Candidates for New Boston U.S. Attorney
The administration has a lot of work ahead when it comes to appointing new U.S. Attorneys around the country. Lately, influential politicians have been putting in their recommendations. Here’s the latest from one of the heavy hitters in the Senate. By Jonathan Saltzman Boston Globe BOSTON — A federal prosecutor and two prominent partners at…
Homeland Sec. Chief Janet Napolitano Dodges Questions About Serving on Supreme Court
Here we go. The latest craze in Washington: Trying to guess who will replace David Souter on the Supreme Court. Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano’s name has surfaced around here. But she’s not talking. Giving her the nod would make her such a short timer at Homeland Security. Is that such a good idea? By…