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Republicans Preparing to Give A.G. Nominee Eric Holder a Hard Time
Republicans see enough flaws in the Eric Holder noiminee to at least give the new Obama administration a little heartache before the inevitable: his confirmation. David Ingram and Joe Palazzolo Legal Times The disagreement on the Senate floor last week was ostensibly over timing. While congressional leaders negotiated behind closed doors over proposed loans to…
Hundreds of Law Enforcement Officers Gather For Memorial Service For Slain Pitts. FBI Agent Sam Hicks
Unfortunately, it was only after he was killed that the public got to know what kind of FBI agent Sam Hicks was. Hundreds gathered Friday to pay respect. By Dan Majors Pittsburgh Post-Gazette OAKLAND, Pa. –Many of the hundreds of law enforcement officers attending yesterday’s memorial service for FBI Special Agent Samuel S. Hicks did…
Gov. Blagojevich Could Decide By Monday Whether to Resign
With his political lifelines running out, Gov. Blagojevich may have little choice. If he decides to step down, he can make it look like he made the decision, not the state’s attorney general or the court. BY NATASHA KORECKI AND CHRIS FUSCO Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Gov. Blagojevich will decide early next week — perhaps…
Feds Nab Big Fish in Violent Colombian Cartel
Authorities nabbed a major fish in the drug war. The question is: Will it have any impact on cocaine traffic in the U.S.? By CURT ANDERSON AP Legal Affairs Writer MIAMI — The reputed kingpin of a violent Colombian cartel blamed for smuggling cocaine worth $10 billion to the U.S. was flown aboard an FBI…
Experts Say Wiretap Conversations Spell Big Big Trouble For Gov. Blagojevich
Even though he knew he was under investigation by one of the most tenacious U.S. Attorneys in the country, Gov. Rod Blagojevich just kept talking on the phone. That cavalier yapping could prove toxic in trial. By Kevin Johnson USA TODAY If Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has a chance at combating the conspiracy charges against…
From the Vantage Point of Gov. Blagojevich’s Website, Life Still Looks Grand
One of many upbeat photos on the Gov’s website By Jon Perkins Ticklethewire.com To study Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s website is to get a clear picture of a man in denial. On the website, the embattled governor touts his initiative to keep the state’s children safe and warm, his efforts on behalf of workers at…
Like Dad, Mobster John Gotti Jr. May Have His Own “Sammy the Bull” Snitch to Deal With
His father had “Sammy the Bull” as the snitch who put him away. John Gotti Jr. may have his own snitch that could sink him. By Kevin Graham St. Petersburg Times TAMPA – Sixteen years ago, “Sammy the Bull” Gravano sent shock waves through a New York courtroom when he testified against his mob boss,…