When you run as a law and order guy, when the issues are public corruption in New Jersey, every little bit of news like this hurts. By DAVID M. HALBFINGER New York Times In 2007, while he was New Jersey’s ranking federal prosecutor, Christopher J. Christie – now the Republican candidate for governor – lent…
If ever there was a sentence that irked the Philly feds in recent times, this is it. Prosecutors and agents alike were appalled by what they considered a lenient sentence. They want this big-time politician who was well known as a shakedown artist, to serve more time. By Emilie Lounsberry Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — Federal…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com U.S. Attorney John Richter of Oklahoma announced Tuesday that he’s stepping down Aug. 21, the Associated Press reported. The Associated Press reported that Richter announced his resignation during an interview and said he plans to be a practitioner in residence and visiting professor at the University of Oklahoma Law School. Richter…
David Iglesias It comes as no surprise that there was more politics involved than originally thought. By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — The dismissal of New Mexico U.S. Attorney David C. Iglesias in December 2006 followed extensive communication among lawyers and political aides in the White House who hashed over complaints about…
It’s heartening to hear that Preet Bharara has a reputation for being apolitical when it comes to doing his job. Then again, we should assume that’s how all U.S. Attorneys will operate. By BENJAMIN WEISER The New York Times NEW YORK –– He worked for one of the most partisan Democratic senators in Washington, and…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Congressional staffer Kenyen Brown is set to become the first black U.S. Attorney in Alabama history. President Obama nominated Brown Thursday to the office, which covers 13 counties. Brown currently serves as director of advice and education for the House Ethics committee. To read more go to the Mobile…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Benjamin Wagner, a federal prosecutor, has been nominated to become U.S. Attorney in Sacramento, the Sacramento Bee reported. Wagner, the chief of special prosecutions in the Sacramento U.S. Attorney’s Office, was nominated by President Obama Thursday. The Bee reported that Wagner as recommended by U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.).
With all the anti-lobbying talk during the 2008 presidential campaign, it’s interesting to note that the top contender for U.S. Attorney in Virginia is a former corporate lobbyist. Will his previous life as a lobbyist impact his performance as U.S. Attorney? Not likely. Could some perceive conflicts of interests, even if they’re not there? Very…
