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Chicago Mobster’s Son Gets Three Years
CHICAGO — Nicholas Ferriola, the son of the late reputed mob boss Joseph Ferriola, was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to three years in prison for his role in a conspiracy case known as Family Secrets, the Chicago Tribune reported. Ferriola, 33, who is also the alleged godson of mobster Frank Calabrese Sr., pleaded guilty to taking part in…
D.C. Gun Law Nightmare For Homeland Security
D.C. police chief Cathy Lanier says a new bill addressing D.C. guns is bad news for Homeland Security and citizens. She went before Congress to plead her case. Mary Beth Sheridan Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — D.C. Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier assailed a new bill yesterday that would eliminate most of the…
Arizona Man Sentenced in Clean Water Act Violation
POCATELLO, Idaho — Abner J. Schultz of Lake Havasu, Ariz., was sentenced Monday in federal court in Pocatello, Idaho to three years probation, including six months of home detention, for violating the Clean Water Act (CWA) related to unlawful dredge and fill work along the Salmon River, according to the Justice Department. He was also fined…
Stevens Forgot To Report Sled Dog, Feds Say
The feds say Sen. Stevens forgot to report a sled dog and massage chair, just to name a few items. Trial is set for later this month. By Richard Mauer Anchorage Daily News Federal prosecutors revealed more evidence Monday in their case against U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, detailing a new round of gifts that he…
Ex-FBI Agent’s Trial No Big Deal in Florida
The Miami murder trial of an ex-FBI agent from Boston is the talk of the town in Beantown. But in Florida? Ehh. It takes a lot to knock the early bird specials off peoples’ radar in the sunshine state. By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe MIAMI – The saga of the FBI’s relationship with fugitive gangster James…
Schumer Gives Homeland Security Poor Grade
Homeland Security couldn’t get into a good college with this grade. Sen. Schumer gives the department a C-. By Julian Vachon Newsday The United States has failed to close dangerous gaps in domestic security since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks as the Bush administration continues “dragging its feet” in enforcing new security measures, Sen. Charles Schumer…
Islamic Group Working To Radicalize Youth
Authorities in Britain and U.S. fear that an Islamic group is working to radicalize young men to promote terrorism. The FBI says the group has a presence in the U.S. Duncan Gardham The Daily Telegraph LONDON — The leaders of the July 7, July 21 and liquid bomb plots all attended mosques and meetings run…
The Abramoff Probe: A Case That Keeps Giving
In a case that keeps on giving, a close associate of corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff was indicted today in Washington. The question begs: How many more indictments are there? By Carrie Johnson and Del Quentin Wilber Washingnton Post Staff Writers WASHINGTON — Former congressional aide Kevin A. Ring was charged with conspiracy, fraud and obstruction…