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Homeland Chief Puts the Brakes on Immigration Raids
The new Homeland Security is putting the brakes on business as usual on Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. That’s a good thing. It was needed. But now let’s see what changes ultimately come about. Hopefully it leads to a smarter policy. By Spencer S. Hsu Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet…
FBI and ATF Bust Drug-Dealing Philly Cop
It’s always a good day when the feds can take a crooked cop off the street. Unfortunately, most big city police departments have too many. By DAVID GAMBACORTA Philadelphia Daily News PHILADELPHIA — ALHINDE WEEMS, armed with his gun and Philadelphia police badge, allegedly was pumped and ready to go. After weeks of covert meetings…
Ex-D.C. Mayor Marion Barry Trying to Stay Out of Prison: Says He’ll Pay Some of His Taxes
This guy has tangled with the law endless times, often testing his luck. Can he stay out of prison? Federal prosecutors say enough is enough. He should serve some time for his latest shenanigans. But don’t bet on the mayor running out of luck. By Hamil R. Harris and Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff…
FBI Dir. Mueller Presents 42 Honorary Medals
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Three FBI agents wounded during a 2008 bombing in Pakistan were among 38 FBI and other law enforcement people awarded honorary FBI medals by the director Robert S. Mueller III during a standing- room only ceremony at headquarters Friday. In all, Mueller presented 42 honorary FBI medals to the…
Ex-Homeland Chief Michael Chertoff Joins Covington & Burling Law Firm in D.C.
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The AmLaw Daily is reporting that ex-Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff has joined the law firm Covington & Burling’s white-collar defense and investigations practice. The website said Chertoff is senior of counsel in the Washington office. He started earlier this week. “I’m really looking forward to coming back as a working…
FBI Promoting Diversity With Interesting Pitch
By Al Kamen Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON –The FBI is interested in showing its commitment to diversity. So on its employment Web site, at http://www.fbijobs.gov/421.asp, it touts an “American Indian/Native Alaskan” initiative. Alas, the bureau is using a picture on that page of a former special agent, Elizabeth Morris, who alleges that she was retaliated…
Ex-Lobbyist Prime Candidate For Va. U.S. Atty
President Obama rode into town on an anti-lobby crusade. Will he now appoint a lobbyist for the U.S. Attorney job in Virginia and risk creating controversy? Then again, the guy is currently employed by the Justice Department. So how big of a risk is it? By Jerry Markon and Meg Smith Washington Post Staff Writers…