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Rapper Terrance “Bump J” Boykin Indicted For Bank Robbery
In the recording world, there’s more than one way to get attention. Bump J has found another way. By Associated Press CHICAGO – Chicago area rapper Bump J has been arrested in Southern Illinois on bank robbery charges. The man, whose real name is Terrance Boykin, was arrested in Carbondale after a traffic stop this…
Sen. Stevens Harmed Himself in Trial by Testifying
Like every egocentric politician in this town, Sen. Ted Stevens may have given himself too much credit when testifying on his own behalf in a public corruption case. By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — The jurors had spent the better part of two days battling one of their own, Juror No….
Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens Continues to Slip in Vote Count
Sen. Ted Stevens lost his criminal trial. Could he now lose his seat in the Senate after 40 years? It looks like it could happen. By SEAN COCKERHAM Anchorage Daily News ANCHORAGE — Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is in grave danger of losing re-election after Mark Begich widened his lead to 1,022 votes Friday. More…
Former FBI Agent Charged in Vegas With Hammer Slaying
A former FBI agent finds himself on the wrong side of the bars. By Adrienne Packer Las Vegas Review-Journal LAS VEGAS — A former federal agent arrested in the death of a woman who was beaten with a hammer Thursday was once an agent with the organized crime division in the Las Vegas FBI office,…
Tough Fed Prosecutor Nominated to Oversee $700 Billion Bailout
With the endless stories of corporate parties and huge bonuses on Wall Street, it’s no wonder the American people are skeptical about the $700 billion bailout. Will Neil Barofsky be enough to pacify the skeptics? By Amit R. Paley Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Neil M. Barofsky, who was nominated yesterday to be the…
NY Times Readers Have Their Say As To Who Should Head Justice and Homeland Security
If it were up to New York Times readers, Richard A. Clark would head Homeland Security and Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano would be our next Attorney General. Some readers also said they would like to see Ron Paul as the next Attorney General or Homeland Security chief, a sentiment not likely to materialize. To See…
Bollywood Investor from Va. Admits To $33 Million Mortgage Fraud
Vijay K. Taneja has brought a new twist to the painful crime of mortgage fraud. Soon to be a motion picture? By Jerry Markon Washington Post Staff Writer ALEXANDRIA, Va. — He was an icon in the local Indian community, a flashy movie producer who invested millions in Bollywood films and brought Indian musical acts…
Prosecutors File More Charges Against Arizona Rep. Renzi
The charges keep mounting against Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Az). His attorney is accusing the feds of “piling on unwarranted charges” to pressure the Congressman to plead guilty. Arthur H. Rotstein The Associated Press TUSCON — Federal prosecutors added new charges Thursday including racketeering, making a false statement on a tax return and other counts to…