Perhaps it’s a testament to its reputation that the FBI hostage negotiation team has been called in to help with the pirate hijacking on the high-seas. The unit has been involved in a lot of high profile situations and this is the latest. By Rebecca Cole Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON — The FBI, brought in to…
The FBI has entered the picture, hoping to solve this latest chapter in what has been a mind-boggling pattern of craziness on the high- seas. Nations around the world have to figure out a way to put a stop to this madness. WASHINGTON (AP) – FBI hostage negotiators joined U.S. Navy efforts Thursday to free…
From the onset, Jesse Jackson Jr. has denied doing anything improper in connection with President Obama’s old senate seat. So far, it looks like he hasn’t convinced the FBI of that. The scandal involving ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich is likely to grow. By Jeff Coen and John Chase Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — Federal authorities have…
In Chicago politics, where ever there’s smoke, at minimum, there’s more smoke. We’ll see if there’s any fire here. This probe could still have more legs. NATASHA KORECKI AND FRAN SPIELMAN Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Federal authorities have asked U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson (D.-Ill) why former Gov. Rod Blagojevich believed he would get campaign cash…
Now everyone knows that Christmas is a time of generosity. But in this case it appears it is better to give than to receive. And it looks like the Memphis mayor may have illegally received. Next Christmas could be a little gloomier for the mayor. By Marc Perrusquia Memphis Commercial Appeal MEMPHIS — More than…
This is really where the system breaks down. When a judge is accused of wrongdoing, things are really broken. By Ramon Bracamontes El Paso Times EL PASO, Tex. — EL PASO — The state suspended District Court Judge Manuel Barraza on Thursday afternoon, just hours after FBI agents arrested him on suspicion of taking money…
Some how stealing an FBI car doesn’t seem like the wisest career path. By TBO.com TAMPA – An unmarked FBI car has been found, and a Tampa man has been arrested and charged with the theft. The 2006 silver Pontiac Grand Prix was stolen about 1:30 p.m. from the Century Buick Pontiac GMC dealership…
Any organization headed by a guy named “Fat Dog” can’t be up to any good. BY TAMMY STABLES BATTAGLIA DETROIT FREE PRESS Federal agents arrested the head and 17 members of a nationwide motorcycle gang based in Clinton Township, seizing 55 pounds of marijuana, 1000 Vicodin pills, 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 15 slot machines, 42…
