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Two Terrorism Convictions In New York Tossed
The U.S. Court of Appeals overturned a conviction of two Yemeni men accused of terrorism. The case included a witness who had set himself on fire in front of the White House. Tough to top that act. By Larry Neumeister The Associated Press NEW YORK — A federal appeals court Thursday overturned the convictions of…
FBI Arrests Puerto Rican Senator On Bribery
Scandal was bubbling on Thursday in Puerto Rico where a local senator was off to face bribery charges. By Rebecca Banuchi Associated Press Writer SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The FBI on Thursday arrested a prominent Puerto Rico lawmaker accused of providing political favors in exchange for cash and services totaling roughly half a million…
Prosecution Angers Judge In Stevens Trial
Sen. Stevens/official photo The trial of Sen. Ted Stevens almost imploded today for the prosecution. Suffice to say, things could be going better. As a general rule, it’s never good to get the judge angry. The prosecution needs to work on that. By Erika Bolstad and Richard Mauer Anchorage Daily News WASHINGTON – Prosecutors have…
Feds Digging In N.Y. For Mobsters
The FBI is digging for bodies linked to the mob wars in the 1990s. In 2006, agents in Michigan dug up rural land outside of Detroit looking for James Hoffa, but came up empty handed. BY Robert E. Kessler and Sophia Chang Newsday FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -Federal agents were digging at two sites and investigating a third site in East Farmingdale…
S.C. County Councilman Busted For Computer Crime
Down in South Carolina, a popular County Councilman finds himself facing criminal charges for accessing a government computer and planting a monitoring device. By David Dykes and Tim Smith Greenville News Staff Writers GREENVILLE, S.C. — The FBI on Wednesday arrested Greenville County Councilman Tony Trout on charges that he accessed without authorization a computer…
FBI Blocks Agents From Airing Criticisms About CIA
Two FBI agents won’t be appearing on a tv documentary to vent criticisms about the CIA. The FBI won’t let them. By Jeff Stein Spy Talk The FBI has blocked two of its veteran counterterrorism agents from going public with accusations that the CIA deliberately withheld crucial intelligence before the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. FBI…
DEA Busts Ex-NFL Bronco Star
Former Denver Bronco star Travis Henry is facing more than a 15-yard penalty. Maybe more like 15 years. By Kirk Mitchell The Denver Post DENVER — Former Broncos running back Travis Henry was arrested yesterday along with an accomplice for a series of large cocaine sales out of Centennial, according to federal authorities. Charges were…
Oregon Post Man Delivers More Than Mail
Mailmen know, rain, sleet or snow, they must deliver. But one Portland, Ore. mailman took the delivery vow a little too far. How far? Far enough to get the DEA’s attention. KGW-TV Online PORTLAND, Ore. — A citizens complaint has led a pot-dealing postman from package delivery to prison time. Ronald Berkan, a 48-year-old postman…