By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com They may be brothers, but their attorneys seem to be mapping out conflicting strategies. Robert Blogojevich, brother of ex-Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich, has filed a motion to keep FBI recordings from airing in their upcoming public corruption trial, the Chicago Tribune reports. Brother Rod has indicated that he has nothing to…
By Allan Lengel For AOL News WASHINGTON — A Justice Department document asks the simple question: Why Go Undercover on Facebook, MySpace, etc.? Then it goes on to explain: “Communicate with suspects/targets” … “gain access to non-public info” … “map social relationships/networks.” The document, part of a Justice Department PowerPoint presentation, shows how some federal…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Is it petty jealousy or just honesty? Some lawyers think that small-time Denver attorney Art Folsom is in over his head representing Najibullah Zazi in the biggest terrorism case in recent times. Stephanie Simon of the Wall Street reports that Folsom has made a career out representing clients for drug possession,…
It’s not unusual for lawyers representing politicians to tell them to keep their mouths shut. It’s not unusual for the clients not to listen, whether it’s a matter of ego or stupidity or a sense that the politician actually knows better. By MIKE ROBINSON Associated Press Writer CHICAGO— Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s chief defense attorney announced…
