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New Mexico U.S. Attorney Would Like to Stay
Interestingly, this office was at the center of the U.S. Attorney firing controversy. And now the office is involved in a pay-to-play investigation into state government and Gov. Bill Richardson. Will any of this make a difference in the Obama Justice Department’s decision whether to keep the U.S. Attorney? By TIM KORTE Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE,…
The Latest Government Screw Up in Sen. Ted Stevens’ Case Involving FBI Whistleblower
It’s hard to recall a high-profile case in recent years where the government has been involved in so many missteps. Here’s the latest one in the Stevens’ case. By RICHARD MAUER Anchorage Daily News Federal prosecutors have found a new reason to apologize over misleading information they’ve provided to the judge in former Sen. Ted…
OUCH!! Judge Says She May Toss Key Evidence in Barry Bonds Case
Barry Bonds could be one lucky guy — that is if the judge in his case tosses out some key evidence, which looks like a possibilty. By Bob Egelko San Francisco Chronicle SAN FRANCISCO — The federal government’s perjury case against Barry Bonds ran into trouble Thursday when a judge questioned whether prosecutors could use…
Ex-Rep. William Jefferson Having Problems With 2 Potential Witnesses From Nigeria Including Ex-V.P.
This case has been riddled with endless problems. The question at this points is: Will the ex-Rep. William Jefferson try to use this latest speed bump as an excuse to push for another delay? By Bruce Alpert New Orleans Times-Picayune WASHINGTON — Attorneys for former Rep. William Jefferson say they are getting the run around…
Memphis Cop Who Shook Down Dope Dealers Convicted of 44 Counts
Cops like Arthur Sease give the department a black eye that takes a long time to heal. By Lawrence Buser Memphis Commercial Appeal MEMPHIS — Arthur Sease IV’s plan of becoming a rap record producer ended late this afternoon when a federal court jury convicted the former police officer of shaking down drug dealers for…
Expectations for First Black Attorney Gen. Extremely High
The expectations for Eric Holder Jr. are extremely high. Will he be able to measure up? Are the senators who voted against his confirmation waiting for him to stumble? By Carrie Johnson and Krissah Thompson Washington Post Staff Writers WASHINGTON — For decades, the face of the criminal justice system in this country has been…
DEA Carries Out Pot Raid on Clinics Contrary to Obama Pledge to Stop Raids
Acting DEA Chief Michele Leonhard It appears some of the Bush holdovers are carrying out some of the old Bush policies. That can’t last much longer. Stephen Dinan and Ben Conery THE WASHINGTON TIMES WASHINGTON — Drug Enforcement Administration agents this week raided four medical marijuana shops in California, contrary to President Obama’s campaign promises…
High-Ranking Anti-Drug Official Murdered After One Day on Job
As the violence rages on, drug traffickers are trying to send a message to the government: Don’t Get in Our Way! By CNN MEXICO CITY — A recently retired Mexican army general whose bullet-riddled body was found Tuesday near Cancun had taken over as the area’s top antidrug official less than 24 hours earlier, officials…