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Departing Kansas City U.S. Atty. Remembered for His Visual Aids
He came into the job when the Justice Department was embroiled in controversy. But he managed to navigate in the job with skill. By Mark Morris Kansas City Star KANSAS CITY — John F. Wood loves visual aids. If he left one lasting impression during his 22-month tenure as U.S. attorney in Kansas City, it…
FBI to Resume Digging in New York for Mobster Bodies
When you don’t succeed, dig dig again. Yes, the FBI is returning to East Farmingdale to dig again for mobster bodies. The FBI went digging at the site last year after getting information that the land was used as a mobster burial site. Agents ended up unearthing the body of Colombo family underboss William Cutolo….
Senate Dems Push for More Money For FBI to Fight Fraud
With the shift of resources to terrorism, the FBI has fallen far short of its mission in dealing with all types of fraud, including mortgage fraud. This added money could help. By PAUL SHUKOVSKY Seattle P-I Senate Democrats, mindful that the FBI lacks resources to adequately address the nation’s mortgage meltdown, are pushing a measure…
Washington State Gov’s Confidante Jenny Durkan Recommended For U.S. Atty. Post
When it comes to getting the nod for U.S. Attorney, it helps to know a governor. Jenny Durkan has figured that one out. By Mike Carter and Jennifer Sullivan Seattle Times SEATTLE — Jenny Durkan, a prominent Seattle defense attorney and longtime friend and confidante of Gov. Chris Gregoire, has been recommended to the White…
Homeland Report Says TSA Needs More Inspectors To Assure Safety For Mass Transit
Mass transit in America has always seemed incredibly vulnerable to a terrorist incident. This report confirms that. Now let’s see what is done to address the problem before something happens. By EILEEN SULLIVAN Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – The agency responsible for transportation security has too few inspectors to make sure rail and mass transit…
Fed Judge Gives Big-Time Ex-Chicago Pol Probation; Ignores Prosecution Plea For Prison Time
“Fast Eddy” as Edward Vrdolyak was known, got a big break. Prosecutors wanted him to go to prison. The judge thought the case was a matter of “overkill”. U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald was none too happy, saying he strongly disagreed with the judge’s sentencing. By Jeff Coen Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — It was supposed to…
Fed Judge Once Again Orders Detroit Reporter to Testify in Suit by Ex-Prosecutor
The battle between an ex-prosecutor and a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter continues in the Motown. The question is: How many more delays will the judge tolerate? BY JIM SCHAEFER and JOE SWICKARD Detroit Free Press DETROIT — Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter, who previously refused a court order to identify his sources in a 2004…
Wounded Buffalo FBI Agent Shot By Colleague is Identified
The upside is the agent lived; the downside he was shot and by a fellow agent. Both painful and embarrassing to the FBI. Authorities say it was the result of an accidental gun discharge. By Dan Herbeck and Lou Michel NEWS STAFF REPORTERS BUFFALO — When 300 cops hit the streets of Buffalo early Thursday…