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FBI and Other Agencies Hitting Roadblocks in Pakistan
This latest development doesn’t bode well for the cooperation between the U.S. and the nation of Paskistan, which is central to the war on terrorism. By Josh Meyer Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — — U.S. efforts to identify and thwart the growing threat posed by Pakistani extremists who enjoy easy access to the United States…
First Black Atty. Gen. and Gov. Wallace’s Daughter Celebrate Voting Rights March
If ever there was a symbolic meeting of two different worlds, this was it. This nation’s come a long way. By PHILLIP RAWLS Associated Press Writer SELMA, Ala. – The nation’s first black attorney general and Gov. George C. Wallace’s daughter celebrated the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march Sunday – 44 years after state troopers from…
Suspected Baltimore Drug Dealer Allegedly Has Ties to Mexican Drug Cartel and “Hollywood in a Bottle”
Here in Baltimore, like many other major cities in this nation, the goodness of the city isn’t always what it seems. Here’s the latest disappointing tale. By Van Smith Baltimore City Paper BALTIMORE — On Feb. 25, a Baltimore drug conspiracy was in the limelight as part of the public unveiling of an ongoing federal…
Four Members of Anti-Government Group Arrested After FBI Undercover Operation
What better place to stage an overthrow of the government than Las Vegas, a place that probably has more money than our U.S. Treasury. By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Four members of an anti-government group have been arrested on charges that include money laundering, tax evasion and weapons possession, federal prosecutors said Friday….
Ex-Prosecutor Asks: What Should Happen to a Fed Judge Convicted of a Federal Offense?
By Steve Levin Fraud With Peril Blog What should happen to a Federal Judge convicted of a Federal offense? If you have not been following the news closely, you might have missed this story: Federal District Judge Samuel Kent in Texas has pled guilty to one count of obstruction of justice stemming from false statements…
Prez Chides Atty. Gen. Eric Holder For Calling America a “Nation of Cowards”
Atty. Gen. Eric Holder wanted to light a fire under America on the touchy-touchy subject of race. Apparently the president didn’t want that much fire. Will the president try to tamp down future comments, and if so, will it impact Holder’s independence? One big concern during confirmation was that Holder might not exercise his independence…
The “Rats” In the Mob are Helping Feds Wipe Out the Families
They don’t make mobsters like they use to. In the day, most mobsters lived by the golden rule of silence. But these days, more and more of the boys are jumping ship and cutting deals. By Tom Leonard The Daily Telegraph of London NEW YORK — ANYONE looking for evidence of the pathetic state of…
Feds Indict Ex-NASA Official on Charges of Steering Millions to Private Client
The remnants of corruption from the Bush administration continue to trickle in. In this case, a NASA official may have had more than the success of the space program on his mind. By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press WASHINGTON – A former top NASA official has been indicted on charges of steering $9.6 million in agency…