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FBI Says Justifiable Homicides Highest In More Than Decade
For whatever reason, killing people is becoming more justifiable, according to an FBI report. Is it a sign of a societal decline? By Kevin Johnson USA TODAY The number of justifiable homicides committed by police and private citizens has been rising in the past two years to their highest levels in more than a decade,…
N.Y. FBI May Use Dogs To Find Mobster Bodies
The FBI has found one mobster’s body so far, but they’re taking a break from the dig to regroup. Is it time for the dogs? By Robert Kessler Newsday EAST FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — FBI agents are considering bringing in cadaver dogs, trained to find human remains, to help search for two of the three bodies…
Detroit Reporter Fights To Protect Sources
Ex-Prosecutor Richard Convertino, who is suing the government for leaking information about him, wants a reporter to give up his sources in the case. The fight is on. By Amber Hunt Detroit Free Press DETROIT — The Free Press sought Monday to prevent a former federal prosecutor from attempting to obtain the identity of a…
Fed Judge Rules Jurors’ Names No Longer Secret
A judge has lifted the veil of secrecy when it comes to jurors’ names. The media pushed for it, saying the secrecy violated the spirit of a transparent judicial system. By Paula Reed Ward Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH — The chief judge in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Pennsylvania today revoked a…
Muslim Fired From Nuclear Warship Plant Demands Hearing
A Muslim scientist who was fired from a nuclear warship components plant wants an administrative hearing on his dismissal. He insists he was fired for criticizing America and the FBI. The government simply wants it all to go away. Joe Mandak The Associated Press PITTSBURGH – A Muslim scientist who lost his security clearance and…
Federal Judge Testifies On Behalf Of Ex-Agent In Mob Case
As if this case wasn’t confusing enough. First an ex-FBI agent is accused of being part of a mob murder. Now comes a federal judge who is testifying on the agent’s behalf. Can a Hollywood script be far behind? By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe Staff MIAMI — A federal judge from Boston told a jury…
Texas Sheriff Busted On Drug Trafficking Charges
The man in Starr County charged with upholding the law has been charged with something else: drug trafficking. By Lynn Brezosky San Antonio Express-News McALLEN, Tex. — Starr County Sheriff Reymundo Guerra was indicted on drug charges and arrested by FBI agents Tuesday at his Rio Grande City office, federal officials said. The 52-year-old sheriff,…
Sen. Stevens and Wife May Testify
Sure the running tiff between prosecutors and the defense has been interesting. But it could really get interesting if the Senator or his wife takes the stand. It’s still unclear whether they will. Meanwhile, the trial is coming to a close– just in time for the 84-year-old Stevens to jump back on the campaign trail…