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In Baltimore the Drug Trade Has Created an “Informal Economy”
Like other major cities, Baltimore has a drug trade that generates impressive revenue. Fair to say, some of that money goes for cars and homes and jewelry and restaurants and expensive bottles of Moet champagne. In Baltimore, they call it the “Informal Economy.” Here is an examination of an urban phenomena we know so little…
Newest Disaster: Mississippi Mayor and Wife Indicted in Katrina Fraud
Meet the latest public corruption case. Sadly this one involved Katrina funds. Sadly there are no limits to greed. By Chris Joyner Jackson Clarion Ledger JACKSON, Miss — Gulfport Mayor Brent Warr and his wife, Laura Jean Warr, have been indicted today on 16 counts of Katrina fraud, including charges they stole federal funds, filed…
Man Hanged Self In Va. Jail Hours Before Pleading in Fed Court to Child Porn Charges
Don Douglas was just one of the scores of people nationwide facing child pornography charges. The Internet has opened opportunties never seen before. By Jerry Markon Washington Post Staff Writer ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A 40-year-old Springfield man killed himself just hours before he was scheduled to plead guilty in federal court on child pornography charges,…
A Detroit Reporter Comments on a Colleague’s Refusal to Disclose Federal Sources
In Detroit, a battle has been simmering between a former Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Convertino and Pulitzer Prize winning reporter David Ashenfelter. Convertino wants to know who leaked information about him to Ashenfelter, who is now taking the Fifth. By Sandra Svoboda News Hits staff/Detroit Metro Times DETROIT — Let’s get this out right from…
Sen. Judiciary Confirms Holder 17-2; Next Stop: Full Senate Where It Looks Like a Sure Thing
In the end, the judiciary vote was pretty overwhelming. But Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex) was in the minority, delivering some stinging remarks about Holder. By Randall Mikkelsen Reuters WASHINGTON – A Senate committee voted to approve Eric Holder to be the first black attorney general, sending his nomination on Wednesday to the full Senate, which…
Buyers For Potato Chip King Frito-Lay and Kraft Plead To Accepting Bribes
When you think of Frito-Lay, you think of potato chips — ruffles and all — and as its logo says: “Good fun!”. But bribery? Almost makes you want to switch to Pringles. By DON THOMPSON Associated Press Writer SACRAMENTO — Buyers for Kraft Foods Inc. and Frito-Lay Inc. are pleading guilty to accepting hundreds of…
Expensive Web Cameras at Texas-Mexico Border Not Paying Off
The 21st Century high-tech equipment should be taking law enforcement to new heights. But in this case, it may be taking it to marginal heights. By Brandi Grissom El Paso Times AUSTIN — A virtual border surveillance program Gov. Rick Perry has committed millions of taxpayer dollars to fell far short of expectations during the…
Two Sri Lankans in FBI Sting Plead to Buying Surface-to-Air Missles For Civil War Back Home
The intense civil war in Sri Lanka has spilled over beyond it’s borders. In this case, New York. By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM New York Times NEW YORK — Two men from Sri Lanka who were about to go on trial in federal court in Brooklyn on terrorism charges pleaded guilty on Tuesday to plotting to…