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Ex-Rep. William Jefferson Trying to Discredit Key Witness By Getting Psychiatric Records
Ex-Rep. William Jefferson’s defense in his upcoming public corruption case is becoming clearer. For one, he insists any of his actions to drum up business for himself was not done under the official capacity of a Congressman. And two, he plans to discredit the sanity of a key witness, Lori Mody, a wealthy business woman…
Judge Orders Dick Cheney to Give Deposition in Lawsuit Against Secret Service Agents
Just when you thought ex-V.P. Dick Cheney had rode off into the sunset, never to be heard again. Now he’s going to have to testify in a case. Some how you get the feeling he’s probably not too thrilled about this. By KIRK JOHNSON NEW York Times DENVER – Former Vice President Dick Cheney will…
Florida Attorney Accuses Fed Prosecutors of Misconduct in Doctor’s Trial
The missteps of a federal prosecution team could cost the government it’s case in Miami. Prosecutors have already admitted they made a “mistake”. We’ll see if that’s enough to lose the case. BY JAY WEAVER Miami Herald MIAMI — An attorney for a Miami Beach doctor charged with peddling prescription drugs has accused federal prosecutors…
Justice Dept. Stops One of Two Death Penalty Cases in San Francisco
The Justice Department has intervened to stop one of two death penalty trials in San Francisco. In the one case, the U.S. Attorney’s Office had reached a plea agreement with the defendant, but the Bush Justice Department insisted on going ahead with the death penalty. It looks like the plea agreement will now stand. The…
Bush Era Legal Memos Reveal Legal Errors
The Obama administration should be get kudos for releasing these revealing memos which show some of the legal errors of the Bush administration. Atty. Gen. Eric Holder Jr. says this is all about government transparency. But the true test will be whether this administration practices a policy of transparency not just for matters involving the…
Justice Dept. Probing Interim Philly U.S. Atty. Laurie Magid For Fundraiser
U.S. Atty. Laurie Magid It’s never good, even if just for perception sake, when the Justice Department is investigating a U.S. Attorney. The question here is whether interim U.S. Atty. Laurie Magid went beyond the boundaries of a federal employee. By Emilie Lounsberry and George Anastasia Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — A $250-a-person fund-raiser held at…
Venuzuela Prez Chavez Rejects U.S. Drug Traffic Report; Takes Poke at Obama
President Chavez continues to flap his jaws and poke a stick at the U.S. This latest incident doesn’t bode well for the relationship between Chavez and the freshly-minted Obama regime. As Rodney King once said: “Can’t We All Just Get Along?” By The Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela – President Hugo Chavez on Saturday rejected a…
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court Moving; Could Help Perceptions
In real estate, they say, it’s location location location. Well, some are saying the same for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court in Washington that is moving from the Justice Department to new digs in the U.S. District Court down the street. Some like U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth (in photo) hope the move will…