By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The director of “Die Hard” is off to live hard. A federal judge in Los Angeles sentenced John McTiernan Monday to one year in jail and a $100,000 fine for lying to FBI agents over a wiretapping case in which he hired rogue detective Anthony Pellicano to wiretap film producer Charles…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Just when you thought you’d get a break from some Rod Blagojevich news. The latest: The Chicago Tribune reports that the ex-Illinois governor’s lawyers have asked the judge who presided over the trial to dismiss the one conviction for lying to the FBI. The Tribune reports that the lawyers filed a…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Chicago cop Victor Brown found himself on the wrong side of the law Monday when he was arrested by the FBI and internal affairs. The Chicago Tribune reports that Brown, 36, faces charges of lying to FBI agents about taking cash from another cop in exchange for a promise that he…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com It’s never pretty when fed prosecutors go after a federal agent. But that’s what will happen Jan. 6 in Cleveland when trial is slated to begin for Drug Enforcement Administration agent Lee Lucas, a 19 year veteran, on charges he lied on the witness stand, made false statements in official reports,…
Not a good idea to break the law, particularly when you’re an FBI agent. Not only do you get jammed up in the legal system, but it becomes fodder for news organizations. And oh yes, there’s always a good chance you’re going to lose your job. By Adriana M. Chávez El Paso Times EL PASO,…
As expected, and as recommended by the prosecution, Miguel Tejada got probation. It’s probably the right call this time. By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Former Baltimore Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada today was sentenced to one year of probation, fined $5,000 and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service for…
It’s not every day the government recommends probation. In this case, it seems reasonable and it shows some compassion on the part of the government. By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors yesterday told a judge that former Baltimore Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada should be sentenced to probation for lying…
The charges come as the feds continue to look into Roger Clemens and his use of performance-enhancing drugs. Tejada, who now plays for the Houston Astros, is expected to plead guilty. By Del Quentin Wilber and Dave Sheinin Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Former Baltimore Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada was charged today with lying…
