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Some Senators Say Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens Deserves Pardon
As the Bush administration winds down, judgment day is nearing. Will Sen. Ted Stevens get a pardon? We shall see. By MANU RAJU and RYAN GRIM The Politico WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) hasn’t yet joined the gallery of notorious felons, small-time crooks and aggrieved innocents seeking pardons from President Bush, but it appears…
Fed. Judge Tosses Out a Lot of Charges Against Puerto Rico Gov.
Puerto Rico’s Governor got a big break. Will it be a big enough break to keep him free? By MIKE MELIA Associated Press Writer SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A U.S. judge has thrown out most of the federal corruption charges against Puerto Rico’s governor, who faces trial in February for alleged campaign finance violations….
Birmingham, Ala. Mayor Indicted on Corruption Charges
The mayor of Detroit is currently behind bars. Could Birmingham’s mayor be far behind? By Charles J. Dean Birmingham News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Over an almost five-year period, Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford “corruptly solicited, accepted and agreed to accept money, cash and checks” totaling nearly $250,000 in return for funneling millions of county taxpayer dollars to…
Ex-FBI Agent Mike Mason Says Rumors of Him Taking Over FBI Are Ridiculous
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Under the category of “you’ve got to be kidding me” rumors, comes the latest: former FBI agent Michael Mason is being considered to take over as director of the FBI. On Monday afternoon, Mason told ticklethewire.com that the rumor was ridiculous. He said he’s happy as director of security…
Atty. Gen. Candidate Eric Holder Considered High Achiever in Life
In Washington there are plenty agents and prosecutors who have good things to say about Eric Holder. But some Congressional members might rough him up a little during the confirmation hearings over his role in the pardon of Marc Rich during the Clinton regime. By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ New York Times Nine-year-old Eric Holder sat…
Muslim-Americans in Detroit Area Have Concerns About New FBI Powers
In an area known for its large Arab population, any rules giving the FBI more power has always raised concerns. Here’s the latest. By Niraj Wariko Detroit Free Press DETROIT — Beginning Monday, the FBI will get increased power to investigate suspected terrorists under revised administrative guidelines that some Muslim Americans and civil rights advocates…
Mexican Drug Cartels Turning To Houston Area for Guns
As the drug wars in Mexico escalate, Americans in the Houston area are profiting from the insatiable appetite for guns. By Dane Schiller Houston Chronicle HOUSTON — Drug cartel gangsters waging a criminal insurgency against Mexican society and government are making the Houston area their marketplace of choice, as they spend millions of dollars statewide…
Rep. Jefferson Heads into Election With FBI Case Hanging Over His Head and No Trial Date in Sight
For the second time in a row, Rep. William Jefferson heads into the general election with public corruption allegations hanging over his head. Luckily for him, there’s no trial date in sight and he seems to have a loyal voter base. There’s a good possibility he could emerge victorious again. Before long, we’ll know for…