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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…
Ex-Buddy Continues To Pound Away At Senator
Prosecutors continued to question an ex-friend of Sen. Ted Stevens on Wednesday, hoping to deliver a knockout punch that will put Stevens away. By Matt Apuzzo and Tom Hays The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A wealthy oil pipeline contractor testified Wednesday that he didn’t charge Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens for renovating his home because he…
Emails Hint At White House Links To U.S. Atty Firings
The investigation into the firings of U.S. Attorneys is far from over and the White House could be more involved than first suspected. The only problem is: the White House has stonewalled and impeded the probe. Ultimately, will there be justice in Justice? By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — In 18 months…