By The Washington Post Editorial Page WASHINGTON — NO PART OF the Justice Department was more harmed by partisan politics during the Bush administration than the Civil Rights Division. Political litmus tests were inappropriately and illegally applied in hiring career and nonpolitical posts. (“Libs” and “pinkos” need not apply.) Department leaders de-emphasized and at times…
Malcolm Wilkey certainly made his mark on our federal law enforcement and judicial system. By Matt Schudel Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON –– Malcolm R. Wilkey, 90, a retired Justice Department official, federal judge and ambassador who led the 1992 investigation into the scandal surrounding the internal bank of the U.S. House of Representatives, died…
Good to know the statute of limitations does not apply to murder. Good to know the Justice Department hasn’t given up on this case. But it better step it up if it wants to eventually file charges before everyone dies off like Bill Wayne Posey. By Jerry Mitchell Jackson Clarion-Ledger JACKSON, Miss. — Billy Wayne…
In a state where the economy just plain old sucks, this will help out a little. And besides, these prisoners have to be held somewhere. By JOHN FLESHER Associated Press Writer STANDISH, Mich. — Federal and state officials visited a maximum-security prison in rural Michigan on Thursday to begin assessing its suitability to house Guantanamo…
With all that’s going on in this country — terrorism threats, mortgage fraud, political corruption — it’s not a bad idea for the Justice Dept. to drop this as a high priority. By Josh Gerstein Politico President Barack Obama’s Justice Department has quietly agreed to move a pornography prosecution out of socially conservative Montana to…
It’s amazing how you can go from virtual heaven — jogging on the beach in the Outer Banks of North Carolina — to being struck dead by lightning. A sad tale. By Maria Glod Washington Post Staff Writer A Department of Justice lawyer from Prince William County was fatally struck by lightning Monday while jogging…
One year after scientist Bruce Ivins killed himself, the department is trying to close up the case. But there are still some folks who believe that Ivins was not the culprit. Is this one of those cases that will continue to produce conspiracy theories that go far beyond this one scientist? Suspect Bruce Ivins By…
The sentencing disparity between crack and powdered cocaine has long been a controversial one. Many critics say the law is unfair and targets the black community. But some federal agents and prosecutors argue that crack is far more likely to be associated with violence, and consequently should carry tougher penalties. By Lawrence Buser Memphis Commercial…
