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‘Black Mafia Family’ Drug Gang Members Sentenced In Atlanta
The vicious drug gang that started in Detroit and spread its tentacles around the country, peddled drugs and violence. By Rhonda Cook The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Nine members of the Black Mafia Family were sentenced to prison Wednesday. They were some of the last remaining members of an organization that controlled or had a…
Despite Indictment Or Conviction, The Campaign Goes On
Sen. Stevens Rep. Jefferson By Allan Lengel State Sen. Wilkerson ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Federal conviction. Federal indictment. Heck. These days those things don’t seem to be stopping Joe Politician from campaigning for re-election. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) was convicted of public corruption charges on Monday. But instead of waving the white flag, he chastised the…
FBI Report Says Drug Gangs Encouraging Attacks On U.S. Law Enforcement In Texas
The bottom line: Never underestimate the drug trade. Jeremy Roebuck The Monitor McALLEN, Tex.— Recent U.S. efforts to disrupt drug smuggling routes through the Rio Grande Valley have prompted threats of retaliation against authorities on this side of the river, according to an FBI intelligence report. Vowing to maintain control over valuable trafficking corridors such…
Sixty-Something Man Arrested In Bogus Anthrax Mailings
Some people need to get a hobby. By Sudhin Thanawala Associated Press Writer San FRANCISCO – A California man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sending hoax letters labeled “anthrax” to scores of media outlets, the FBI said Wednesday, warning that many of the threats may still be in the mail. Marc M. Keyser, 66,…
Forty One Indicted In Mexican Drug Cartel
By Marcus Garner The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Federal and local law enforcement seized a record amount of illegal drugs and drug money during a two-year, multi-state investigation of a Mexican drug cartel, authorities said Wednesday. U.S. Attorney David Nahmias announced three federal indictments naming 41 people who reportedly ran an illegal drug operation that…
Boston U.S. Atty. Press Conference On Arrest Of State Senator Wilkerson
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NYPD Chief Kelly As New Sec. Of Homeland Security?
Rich Cooper, a columnist for Security DeBrief, a website on homeland security issues, has a few suggestions for a replacement for Homeland Security Sec. Michael Chertoff in 2009. Some of his nominees include New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. NYPD Police Chief Ray Kelly/official photo By Rich Cooper With Election…
FBI Informant Takes Stand in Ft. Dix Terrorism Trial
The informant in the Ft. Dix trial, whose credibility has been attacked, was on the stand Tuesday. Jurors heard tapes of him while wearing an FBI wire. By Geoff Mulvihill Associated Press Writer CAMDEN, N.J. — The paid informant who helped build the case against five men accused of plotting to attack soldiers in New…