June 3, 2011
It’s Official: John Edward Indicted
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com It’s official. The New York Times is reporting that a federal grand jury in Raleigh, N.C., has indicted two-time presidential candidate John Edwards. The Times reported that the grand jury, which has been probing Edwards for two years, indicted him on six counts — four involving illegal payments, one involving conspiracy…
Prosecutor to Blago: “You Are a Convicted Liar, Correct?”
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Loaded for bear, federal prosecutors began their cross examination Thursday of the ever-chatty ex-Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich with a very blunt question. “Mr. Blagojevich, you are a convicted liar, correct?” Assistant U.S. Attorney Reid Schar asked, according to the Chicago Tribune. “Yes,” answered Blagojevich, according to the Trib. His lawyers tried…
House Votes to Slash TSA Budget by $270 Million; Critics Say it Could Threaten Airline Safety
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — At a time of heightened concern about aviation security, the Republican-controlled House gave the nod Thursday to legislation that would cut funding for the Transportation Security Administration by $270 million, the Washington Post’s Joe Davidson reported. “At a time when intelligence tells us that terrorists remain interested in attacking…
Tough Az. Sheriff Joe Bows to Justice Department
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON – Score: Justice Department 1, Maricopa County, Az., Sheriff Joe Arpaio 0. Sheriff Joe and his department, after much resistance, entered into a legal settlement Thursday to fully cooperate with the Justice Department, which is investigating allegations of civil rights violations involving patrols and jail operations. In announcing the settlement,…