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Feds Arrest More than a Dozen Mexican Mafia Gang Members in San Diego Area
Mexican Mafia art and tattoos/az dept. of corrections Usually the word “Mafia” is a good indication that a group is up to no good. The Mexican Mafia has been up to a lot of no good over a good period of time, authorities say. By Angelica Martinez San Diego Union-Tribune SAN DIEGO — More than…
Federal Judge Holds Justice Lawyers in Contempt in Sen. Stevens Case
It was just a matter of time before this happened. The prosecution has had one misstep after another during and after the trial. By ERIKA BOLSTAD Anchorage Daily News WASHINGTON — The judge who oversaw Ted Stevens’ corruption trial on Friday held in contempt four Justice Department prosecutors for failing to turn over documents to…
FBI Pleads for Public Help to Solve about 43 Civil-Rights Era Murders in Miss.
The FBI is turning to the public, calling for help to bring some justice to a painful era of decades past. Will the calls fall on deaf ears? Very possible, but FBI director Robert Mueller III said he isn’t giving up. By TIMOTHY R. BROWN Associated Press Writer JACKSON, Miss. — The FBI pleaded for…
Mississippi Judge Bobby DeLaughter Indicted in Bribery Case
We always like to think of judges as the gold-standard for integrity. We’re always reminded that there’s one too many exceptions. Jerry Mitchell The Clarion-Ledger JACKSON, Miss. — The former prosecutor who made a worldwide name for himself for putting Klansman Byron De La Beckwith behind bars pleaded not guilty today to a five-count indictment…
Justice Indicts Hot-Shot N.Y. Attorney and Wants to Look at Source of Fees in Baltimore Drug Case
Is New York attorney Robert M. Simels, a nemesis of the Justice Department, just an aggressive advocate for his clients or a danger to public safety as the government claims? His long-standing battle with the Justice Department continues. By Van Smith Baltimore City Paper BALTIMORE — On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Justice Department took two…
Houston Judge Dismisses Bulk of Roger Clemens’ Defamation Suit Linked to Steroids
Winning baseball star Roger Clemens lost a serious round in civil court. Meanwhile, the FBI is trying to figure out whether he lied to Congress. That probe could eventually land him on the prison softfball team. By MARY FLOOD Houston Chronicle HOUSTON — A Houston federal judge on Thursday dismissed most of pitcher Roger Clemens’…
Recession Impacts Plans for National Law Enforcement Museum
It’s not surprising, still it’s unfortunate that funds for projects such as this are getting hit by the sour economy. WASHINGTON — Plans for a National Law Enforcement Museum are being scaled back because organizers say the recession has made it hard to raise money. They are cutting $29 million from the $80 million project…