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N.Y. Mobster Charged in 1977 Murder of Rival Nicknamed “Coca Cola”
Thirty one years after the murder, mobster Michael Coppola has been charged in the murder of a rival nicknamed “Coca Cola”. He pleaded “not guilty” Monday in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn. By Tom Hays Associated Press NEW YORK — A jailed reputed mobster was charged on Monday with the 1977 slaying of a gangland…
Ex-Chicago Alderman “Fast Eddie” Vrdolyak Admits Guilt In Kickback Scheme
In Chicago, some say it was just a matter of time before former Aldlerman “Fast Eddie” got busted. By Jeff Coen Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — Former Chicago Ald. Edward Vrdolyak long enjoyed a reputation for always being a step ahead of federal investigators, but Monday his past caught up with him. Eleventh-hour negotiations over the…
Concern Grows Over Reliability of Field Drug Tests
It may be a sin to eat too much chocolate. But getting arrested for it? That apparently can happen with some of unreliable field drug tests on the market. By Mimi Hall USA TODAY For Nadine Artemis and Ron Obadia, August began with plans for a family vacation in Minnesota. The vacation ended with the…
Prosecutor Says ex-FBI Agent Knew He Was Setting Up Hit
The trial that has reminded the public about the previous digressions of the Boston FBI is coming to an end — and none too soon. It’s an era the FBI would rather forget. By Curt Anderson AP Legal Affairs Writer MIAMI-Former FBI agent John Connolly knew he was setting up a hit when he tipped…
N.H. Woman Steals Thousands of Dollars of Stamps
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com It may be worth noting that even in this era of emails and online bill payments it’s still worth stealing a good old fashion postage stamp. Just ask Shelley Furtado of Manchester, N.H. Furtado, 36, pleaded guilty last week in U.S. District Court in New Hampshire to conspiring with four other…
Man Convicted of Acting as Unregistered Agent For Hugo Chavez
The case in Miami dubbed “Suitcase-gate” has caused a strain between the U.S. and its South American neighbors. BY JAY WEAVER The Miami Herald MIAMI — Franklin Durán on Monday afternoon was found guilty of conspiracy and acting as an unregistered government agent for Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. The verdict came in Miami federal court…
Feds In Maryland Go After Online Gambling Figures
Is Bodog going to the dogs? Federal authorities are after two men involved in Bodog, the online gambling empire. By Van Smith Baltimore City Paper BALTIMORE — Federal authorities in Maryland have filed money-laundering charges against two men, Edward Courdy and Michael Garone, who have figured in an ongoing investigation into the internet gambling empire…