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DEA Busts Nashville Cockfighting Ring Linked to Mexican Drug Cartel
Perhaps it comes as no surprise that drug traffickers might be involved in other illegal activity that generates income. NewsChannel5.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Federal authorities have shut down a massive cock-fighting outfit in Tennessee, and those involved also were part of a Mexican drug trafficking cartel. The bust could have a major impact on the…
Nine Muslims Pulled Off Flight at Reagan National Airport
The endless battle of balancing constitutional rights and security continues. Here’s the latest from Reagan National Airport, a popular hub for Congress. By Amy Gardner Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Officials ordered nine Muslim passengers, including three young children, off an AirTran flight headed to Orlando from Reagan National Airport yesterday afternoon after two…
Top ticklethewire.com Video of 2008:FBI Agent Infiltrates Mob
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Kevin Bacon: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation Between Him and Bernie Madoff
Bernie Madhoff figured out how to bring home the bacon. By Peter Cohan BloggingStocks Actor Kevin Bacon famous for the six degrees of separation theory — that is, Kevin Bacon is connected by film role to every actor through at most six other actors. For instance, Bacon was a guest on NBC’s Will and Grace…
Cong. Jefferson’s Atty. Wants to Use Email to Hunt Down Nigerian V.P.’s Wife
Rep. William Jefferson appears to be willing to go to all ends of the earth to track down witnesses for his case. That’s what it may take. By Bruce Alpert New Orleans Times-Picayune WASHINGTON — Attorneys for outgoing Rep. William Jefferson on Wednesday asked the judge in his bribery case for permission to use e-mail…
Prosecutors Want More Time to File Indictment Against Gov. Blagojevich
By Allan Lengel tickletehwire.com U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald filed a motion Wednesday asking for a 90-day extension to return an indictment against Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris to review an avalanche of potential evidence. Under federal procedures, the government has 30 days to obtain an indictment through the grand jury…
U.S. Atty. in North Texas Stepping Down
Another U.S. Attorney fleeing before the curtain comes down on the Bush regime. By MAX B. BAKER Ft. Worth Star-Telegram U.S. Attorney Richard Roper is stepping down as the top federal prosecutor in North Texas to become a senior partner at a Dallas-based law firm, where he will handle white-collar fraud and corporate investigation cases….