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FBI Says U.S. Crime Slightly Down
The FBI reported that crime in 2007 declined a bit including murder and other violent acts. By Solomon Moore New York Times Violent crime declined slightly in 2007, reversing a two-year rise, and property crimes declined for a fifth straight year, an annual national survey released on Monday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation found. The…
FBI Casts Wide Net in Maryland Raids
The FBI apparently raided more than originally reported, hitting the homes of a former council member and high ranking firefighter as part of a public corruption probe into development in Prince George’s County. By Rosalend Helderman and Nelson Hernandez Washington Post Staff Writers GREENBELT, Md. — An FBI sweep across Prince George’s County on Saturday…
Federal Judge Fires Off The Last Shot In Controversy
CHICAGO — The Chicago Sun-Times reports that a federal judge threw out a lawsuit that had shut down the FBI’s shooting range in North Chicago. The paper said an environmental group had filed the suit and complained that the gun range sent bullets into a nearby park and into a lake. The FBI voluntarily closed the…
Judge Rips Federal Prosecutor in Terrorism Case
A federal judge ripped into a hard-hitting federal prosecutor, saying he’d gone too far in a terrorism case. By Jerry Markon Washington Post Staff Writer ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Sami al-Arian, one of the nation’s most prominent terrorism defendants, was about to be released into his daughter’s custody to await a new trial on contempt charges….
FBI RAIDS Prince George’s Co. Offices
FBI agents raided two county office building in suburban Washington on Saturday, fueling more speculation and talk about public corruption involving developers and lobbyists. By Rosalind S. Helderman, Aaron C. Davis and Henri E. Cauvin Washington Post Staff Writers GREENBELT, MD –Teams of FBI agents raided two Prince George’s County government buildings yesterday, law enforcement…
Anthrax Case Is Up in Ashes
Bruce Ivins, the scientist authorities say was responsible for the 2001 anthrax attacks, wanted to make sure his body was creamated and and scattered about. So he went to extraordinary steps to make sure it happened. By Scott Shane The New York Times FREDERICK, Md. – Six weeks after Bruce E. Ivins killed himself, the…
Justice Dept. Unveils Added Powers for FBI
FBI agents will have more latitude in conducting surveillances and other matters. But some groups like the ACLU aren’t so happy. By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — FBI officials yesterday briefed civil liberties advocates and religious groups on a plan to offer agents an array of tactics to track national security threats, as…
Ex-Council Aide Trying To Work Out Deal With Feds
An ex-city council aide who is accused of embezzling $145,000 is trying to work out a deal with the feds to try and stay out of prison. What will it take? By Tomas Zambito New York Daily NEW YORK— A former top aide to Brooklyn Councilman Kendall Stewart is negotiating a plea deal with the feds…