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Two Pa. Judges Plead To Corruption Charges; Feds Say Probe Ongoing
Some how we’re rarely shocked by news of a crooked politician. But crooked judges? That’s just still hard to swallow. Unfortunately, in Pennsylvania, more courthouse indictments could be forthcoming. MICHAEL RUBINKAM The Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. – Two Pennsylvania judges agreed Monday to plead guilty to fraud charges accusing them of taking $2.6 million in…
Jurors Asked About Sept. 11 in Trial Involving Plot to Blow Up FBI Offices
The ghost of Sept. 11 will forever leave a indelible mark on this country. Can jurors truly set aside the event when sitting on a jury involving suspected terrorists? That’s the question of the day down in Miami. By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press MIAMI – Finding lingering emotions from the Sept. 11 terror attacks emerged…
Breaking News: Ill. Senate Hears FBI Tapes in Blago Impeachment Trial
The Gov. Blago affair goes back and forth between highly entertaining and highly pathetic. And even if he’s removed from office, the show will go on. The man is an entertainer. BY DAVE MCKINNEY, NATASHA KORECKI and CHRIS FUSCO Chicago Sun-Times SPRINGFIELD – Wiretaps of Gov. Blagojevich’s home phone and his former chief of staff’s…
Bush Rejected Pardons for Some Big Names
Nearly everyone expected Pres. Bush to show some generosity when it came to pardons in the waning days of his presidency. But apparently, the President wasn’t feeling that generous –or feared some pardons would come back to haunt him, as they did for Pres. Clinton. By Josh Meyer Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — President George…
Legal Observers Say Gov. Blago’s Media Blitz Could Hurt Him in Court
Gov. Blago is creating a nightmare scenario for any attorney who will have to defend him in court. There’s two words you never seem to hear from the guy: “No comment”. BY NATASHA KORECKI Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Gov. Blagojevich’s media blitz might make him feel better about his case, but all those recent high-profile…
Businessman Pleads Guilty in Detroit City Hall Probe; Ex-Mayor Kilpatrick Could Be Implicated
James Rosendall/zoominfo photo In a town on life support, where the poor are getting poorer, and unemployment is far too high, elected officials are apparently finding ways to line their pockets. BY DAVID ASHENFELTER, JOE SWICKARD, M.L. ELRICK and JIM SCHAEFER Detroit Free Press DETROIT — An executive for a Texas waste disposal company spent…
Mobster Sentenced in Chicago To 20 Years: Judge Calls That Lenient
The old mobsters in this world are fading away, either dying off or going off to prison. Sometimes the offspring have tried to take over, but often times they haven’t been as street wise. Here’s one of from the older generation. By MIKE ROBINSON Associated Press Writer CHICAGO — A longtime organized crime figure accused…