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Federal Judge Testifies On Behalf Of Ex-Agent In Mob Case
As if this case wasn’t confusing enough. First an ex-FBI agent is accused of being part of a mob murder. Now comes a federal judge who is testifying on the agent’s behalf. Can a Hollywood script be far behind? By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe Staff MIAMI — A federal judge from Boston told a jury…
Texas Sheriff Busted On Drug Trafficking Charges
The man in Starr County charged with upholding the law has been charged with something else: drug trafficking. By Lynn Brezosky San Antonio Express-News McALLEN, Tex. — Starr County Sheriff Reymundo Guerra was indicted on drug charges and arrested by FBI agents Tuesday at his Rio Grande City office, federal officials said. The 52-year-old sheriff,…
Sen. Stevens and Wife May Testify
Sure the running tiff between prosecutors and the defense has been interesting. But it could really get interesting if the Senator or his wife takes the stand. It’s still unclear whether they will. Meanwhile, the trial is coming to a close– just in time for the 84-year-old Stevens to jump back on the campaign trail…
Legendary Miss. FBI Agent Roy K. Moore Dies
Roy K. Moore leaves behind a legacy, working for justice during an ugly era in the civil rights movement. By Holbrook Mohr Associated Press Writer JACKSON, Miss. — Roy K. Moore, an FBI agent who oversaw investigations into some of the most notorious civil rights-era killings, including those depicted in the movie “Mississippi Burning,” has…
Pact Will Let Michiganians Cross Border With Driver’s License
Michiganians who cross the border on a regular basis (some just go to Canada for dinner or lunch) won’t have to carry a passport under a pact signed with Homeland Security. Paul Egan The Detroit News DETROIT — State and federal officials signed an agreement Monday that will allow U.S. citizens in Michigan the option…
Suspicious Powder Scares Keep On Coming
In some office buildings, the suspicious powder scare has become the annoying equivalent of a false fire alarm. Unfortunately, since 2001, it’s become all too common from Los Angeles to Washington. By Mimi Hall USA TODAY Firefighters and federal agents have responded to more than 30,000 incidents involving suspicious powders, liquids or chemicals since 2001…
Philly Balks On Rubbing Out Organized Crime Strike Force
Well, there’s good news for the prosecutors and bad news for the mob. For the prosecutors, this calls for a cheesesteak at Pat’s. By Kitty Caparella Philadelphia Daily News PHILADELPHIA — Recently there’s been more intrigue about the fate of the U.S. Organized Crime Strike Force than about mob plots in Philadelphia. Well, the strike…