By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com If ever there was a major city that can’t afford corrupt public officials it would be Detroit, a place that is aching from the economic woes of our time. That being said: How can anyone cheat the city? Ask ex-Detroit Deputy Mayor Kandia Milton. He stepped up before a federal judge…
Just like his brother, Mose Jefferson finds himself headed to prison. It’s a shame a family that could have contributed so much to the public good, chose instead to stuff their pockets. Mose was convicted Friday. By Laura Maggi New Orleans Times-Picayune NEW ORLEANS — Mose Jefferson, the older brother of the former U.S. Rep….
Brett Pfeffer, a former Jefferson aide, is the second person who has testified who has pleaded guilty to bribing Jefferson and is serving time in prison. That has to be tough for the defense to explain to the jury that two people have admitted bribing the Jefferson, but that Jefferson is innocent. By Bruce Alpert…
Monica Conyers had become such a divisive figure in the city. Frankly, it’s no loss to the city and it’s a disgrace that politicians in such a poor city like Detroit are lining their pockets, looking out for what’s best for themselves. The acting U.S. Attorney said this marks the end of the FBI probe…
Some legal observers are starting to raise questions about the Rep. William Jefferson case. Some say there’s no guarantee of victory for the prosecution. Jefferson has some top notch defense attorneys. Even so, with the former Congressman facing 16 counts, there’s a good chance, even if the jury is conflicted, it might strike up a…
We always like to think of judges as the gold-standard for integrity. We’re always reminded that there’s one too many exceptions. Jerry Mitchell The Clarion-Ledger JACKSON, Miss. — The former prosecutor who made a worldwide name for himself for putting Klansman Byron De La Beckwith behind bars pleaded not guilty today to a five-count indictment…
When you think of Frito-Lay, you think of potato chips — ruffles and all — and as its logo says: “Good fun!”. But bribery? Almost makes you want to switch to Pringles. By DON THOMPSON Associated Press Writer SACRAMENTO — Buyers for Kraft Foods Inc. and Frito-Lay Inc. are pleading guilty to accepting hundreds of…
