By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com A major probe by the FBI and Justice Department into the New Orleans Police department’s behavior in the wake of Hurricane Katrina is continuing to show signs of life. The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported that Police Superintendent Warren Riley, his predecessor Eddie Compass and other top police brass testified Friday before…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com A veteran FBI agent in New Orleans has been tapped as the new police chief for the city of Mandeville, a suburb of New Orleans, the New Orleans Times-Picayune is reporting. Percy “Rick” Richard III, who has served a special agent in New Orleans since 1991, supervises 15 agents and five…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com There were signs over the weekend that the FBI was still very actively probing the New Orleans police related shooting deaths six days after Katrina in 2005. The New Orleans Times Picayune reports that the FBI shut down the infamous Danziger Bridge for several hours Saturday to scour for evidence where…
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….
Better late than never. New Orleans could have used something like this a long long long time ago. Karen Sloan National Law Journal New Orleans has hired two attorneys from New York’s Kelley Drye & Warren to advise it on ethical issues and regarding a myriad of federal investigations targeting the city. Washington-based partner David…
Mayor Nagin/city photo Needless to say, New Orleans doesn’t need another scandal, particularly involving a high profile politician. By David Hammer New Orleans Times-Picayune NEW ORLEANS –In the clearest sign to date that a federal grand jury is zeroing in on Mayor Ray Nagin, the U.S. attorney’s office issued subpoenas recently asking for the mayor’s…
Bryne was married and had four sons. Read Washington Post Obit from Sept. 5, 2008 Read DEA Press Release
After all the speculation and suspense, in the end, the defense played it safe and decided not to let Jefferson take the stand on his own behalf. With 16 counts, the odds are stacked against the Congressman. So it may be hard to tell whether it was the right move. By Bruce Alpert New Orleans…
