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“Rifleman” Says Mafia Feared Him and Bulger
The Soprano-like murder trial of an ex-FBI agent continued to deliver colorful testmony. Gangster Stephen “The Rifelman” Flemmi spent his third day on the witness stand and talked about buddy “Whitey” Bulger (photo). By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe Staff MIAMI — Notorious gangster and longtime FBI informant Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi boasted to a Florida…
FBI Agents Search Judges’ Chambers in Cleveland
A county corruption probe prompted FBI agents Tuesday night to search the chambers of two local judges including Judge Steven Terry. The probe first surfaced publicly in July and is heating up. By James F. McCarty and Rachel Dissell Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND — The Cuyahoga County corruption scandal reached into the Justice Center Tuesday…
Physicist Arrested for Illegal Export Of Space Launch Data To China
NORFOLK, Va. — A physicist was arrested Wednesday on charges of offering bribes and illegally exporting space launch technical data and services to the People’s Republic of China, the Justice Department said. Shu Quan-Sheng, 68, a native of China and a naturalized U.S. citizen was arrested by FBI agents in Newport News, Va., authorities said….
Rep. Jefferson Argues To Throw Out Charges in Case
It’s been more than three years since FBI agents raided Rep. William J. Jefferson’s homes in New Orleans and Washington and found the famous $90,000 in the freezer. The case has still not gone to trial and Wednesday his lawyers argued in the U.S. Court of Appeals that most of the charges should be thrown…
Anthrax Suspect Had His Lab Access Revoked
More information is surfacing about the behavior of anthrax suspect Bruce E. Ivins, who committed suicide before the government could move forward with its case. The FBI has released new documents in the case. By David Dishneau Associated Press HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Anthrax mailing suspect Bruce E. Ivins’ access to Army biodefense laboratories was revoked…
Jury Picked in Sen. Ted Steven’s Corruption Trial
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The slow, methodical and sometimes painful process of picking a jury in the political corruption trial of Sen. Ted Stevens wrapped up Wednesday. During the first two days of jury selection, some prospective jurors said they simply felt Stevens was guilty. One Christian Scientist said her religion precluded her…
Man With Ties To Taliban Convicted in Heroin Trial
By Benjamin Weiser New York Times NEW YORK – A federal jury in Manhattan found an Afghan tribal leader guilty on Tuesday of taking part in an international narcotics trafficking conspiracy that sent millions of dollars worth of heroin around the world, including into the United States. The jury deliberated for about three hours before…
Here Comes The Latest Turn In Detroit’s City Hall Probe
The scandal-ridden city of Detroit is still reeling from the latest chapter involving its disgraced mayor. Now stepping up to center stage is the public corruption probe into city hall. Paul Egan The Detroit News DETROIT — A second former director of Detroit’s Cobo Center has been charged with a federal felony in connection with…