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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,…
Government Psychologists Told Bush Folks Waterboarding al Qaeda Was 100% Effective
Even though we’ve heard over time that waterboarding may not always net accurate information, government psychologists gave it a hearty endorsement. That may have been what the administration needed to hear before using it. By Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball Newsweek WASHINGTON — The Bush administration approved the use of “waterboarding” on Al Qaeda detainees…
Ex-Ill. Gov. Walker Who Went to Prison Calls Blagojevich’s Conduct “Disgraceful”
By Dan Walker former Illinois Governor Chicago Tribune While I admittedly erred in my private life 10 years after serving as Illinois governor-and paid the price for my mistakes-I am too proud of my state and my unblemished service as governor to remain silent about the despicable conduct of Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The 76-page criminal…
Polygraph Isn’t Admissable For Federal Judge on Trial For Fondling Court Case Manager
Too often there’s reasons not to allow a polygraph as evidence in trial. In this case, a federal judge says he’d allow it into evidence, but it wasn’t done right when the federal judge on trial took it. Guess these guys won’t be playing golf together. By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON – Lie…