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The Big Guns In Washington May Take The Stand
A parade of Washington insiders could take the stand in the high-profile public corruption trial of Sen. Ted Stevens. Jury selection began today in Washington. Opening statements are expected Wednesday. By The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Several powerful senators and former Secretary of State Colin Powell are among possible witnesses at the corruption trial of…
“Rifleman” Takes Stand In ex-FBI Agent’s Trial
Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi became the latest Boston gangster to take the stand in Miami in the murder trial of ex-FBI agent John Connolly. He didn’t disappoint. By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe Staff MIAMI — A slim and graying Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi took the stand this morning and offered a Florida jury a primer…
Ex-Prosecutor Going After Reporter’s Source
Ex-federal prosecutor Richard Convertino was showered with praise after he got convictions in a terrorism case in Detroit after Sept. 11, 2001. The convictions were later thrown out and Convertino was charged with — and later acquitted — of obstruction of justice. Now he’s suing the government for leaks and wants a Detroit Free Press…
Former Tommy Hilfiger Exec Pleads Guilty
NEW YORK — The former chief financial officer of Tommy Hilfiger Handbags and Small Leather Goods Inc. has pleaded guilty to embezzling $19 million from the company from 2000 to 2007, the Justice Department said. Martin S. Bodner, 60, entered his plea last week in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. Bodner secretly increased his salary…
Illegal Immigrant Witnesses Create A Controversy
The issue over illegal immigrants continues to cause controversy. But in Fairfax County, just outside Washington, a case is raising even more issues. Some detained immigrants may have witnessed a murder and the government might need to detain them long-term rather than deport them quickly. The case is causing some controversy. Tom Jackman Washington Post…
Sen. Stevens Hopes To Testify In Trial
Sen. Ted Stevens could add some spice to his public corruption trial in Washington by testifying. Testifying in your own trial can always be risky. Then again, Stevens may feel he has nothing to lose. Jury selection begins today in U.S. District Court, just blocks from the Capitol. By KYLE HOPKINS Anchorage Daily News ANCHORAGE…
Federal Judge Boozing, Fibbing, Gambling
U.S. District Judge Thomas Porteous has become another blemish on a town that has way too many blemishes already. He’s accused of boozing, gambling and fibbing. His attorneys and some judges say, for the most part, his behavior was limited to his private affairs. Nonetheless, his superiors want him gone. . By Richard Rainey New…
U.S. Atty. Complains in Crack Cocaine Sentences
Sentencing for crack cocaine has historically been controversial. Some judges have always felt the guidelines were too tough. Two federal judges in Washington have knocked down some crack cocaine sentences and the U.S. Attorney is not happy. By Joe Palazzolo Legal Times WASHINGTON — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia says two…