July 15, 2009
Dep. U.S. Marshal Convicted of Illegally Obtaining Gun for Reputed New Jersey Gang Member
Not only did this guy get a gun for a reputed gang member, but the gun was loaded with hollow-point bullets. Not a smart move. He was convicted Tuesday. By James Queally Newark Star-Ledger TRENTON – A Deputy United States Marshal was convicted in federal court today of illegally obtaining a handgun for a 33-year-old…
Atty. Gen. Holder Announces Funds to Help Local Law Enforcement Fight the Drug War Along U.S.-Mexico Border
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Fighting an uphill battle, and acknowledging the daunting task before him, Atty. Gen. Eric Holder Jr. announced on Wednesday in Los Angeles a $8.7 million grant to help local law enforcement in California fight the deadly drug war along the U.S.-Mexico border. “We are intensifying our efforts to investigate, extradite,…
Feds Charge Detroit Political Consultant with Teaming Up with Rep. John Conyer’s Wife to Extort At Least $65,000
Sam Riddle/wdiv The political corruption probe continues to unravel in Detroit. The latest charges involve a free-talking political consultant Sam Riddle and ex-Detroit City council member Monica Conyers, wife of Congressman John Conyers. Riddle once worked as Monica Conyer’s chief of staff. By the way, this isn’t the end of the corruption charges in Detroit….
Prison Coach Says Bernie Madoff Did not Fear Prison
Just in case you were wondering whether our favorite Ponzi scammer was fearful of prison. By The Associated Press NEW YORK — A prison coach who helped Bernard Madoff get ready for his 150-year sentence says the disgraced financier was not afraid before starting his term at a federal penitentiary in North Carolina. Herb Hoelter…
Obama Admin. Could End Color Themed Terrorism Advisories
It’s been the subject of jokes and fear. And frankly, no one will miss or feel less secure it if it’s gone. BY EILEEN SULLIVAN The Associated Press WASHINGTON -The Obama administration has begun a review that could spell an end to the advisories, long derided by late-night TV comics and portrayed by some Democrats…
Justice Dept. Probing Comments Made By Pitts. U.S. Atty. Buchanan
Pittsburgh U.S. Atty. Mary Beth Buchanan wants badly to stay on as U.S. Attorney. Not only is that NOT likely to happen, but she could make a less than graceful exit with this latest development. Bush Holdover- Pittsburgh U.S. Atty. Mary Beth Buchanan RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI The Associated Press PITTSBURGH – The Department of Justice has…
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