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Kevin Bacon: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation Between Him and Bernie Madoff
Bernie Madhoff figured out how to bring home the bacon. By Peter Cohan BloggingStocks Actor Kevin Bacon famous for the six degrees of separation theory — that is, Kevin Bacon is connected by film role to every actor through at most six other actors. For instance, Bacon was a guest on NBC’s Will and Grace…
Cong. Jefferson’s Atty. Wants to Use Email to Hunt Down Nigerian V.P.’s Wife
Rep. William Jefferson appears to be willing to go to all ends of the earth to track down witnesses for his case. That’s what it may take. By Bruce Alpert New Orleans Times-Picayune WASHINGTON — Attorneys for outgoing Rep. William Jefferson on Wednesday asked the judge in his bribery case for permission to use e-mail…
Prosecutors Want More Time to File Indictment Against Gov. Blagojevich
By Allan Lengel tickletehwire.com U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald filed a motion Wednesday asking for a 90-day extension to return an indictment against Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris to review an avalanche of potential evidence. Under federal procedures, the government has 30 days to obtain an indictment through the grand jury…
U.S. Atty. in North Texas Stepping Down
Another U.S. Attorney fleeing before the curtain comes down on the Bush regime. By MAX B. BAKER Ft. Worth Star-Telegram U.S. Attorney Richard Roper is stepping down as the top federal prosecutor in North Texas to become a senior partner at a Dallas-based law firm, where he will handle white-collar fraud and corporate investigation cases….
Ex. Atty. General Alberto Gonzales Defends His Rocky Tenure
Critics portrayed him as partisan and even inept. Will history treat him fairly? By EVAN PEREZ Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON — Alberto Gonzales, who has kept a low profile since resigning as attorney general nearly 16 months ago, said he is writing a book to set the record straight about his controversial tenure as a…
Immigration Officials Curbing Controversial Drugging of Deportees
The treatment of illegal immigrants remains a controversial issue in the U.S. Here’s the latest issue. By DIANNE SOLÍS The Dallas Morning News DALLAS — Federal immigration officials, over the past year, have dramatically curtailed the controversial practice of sedating deportees with powerful anti-psychotic medication. The move followed court challenges and a public outcry over…