Controversy Brewing in New Orleans Over Allegations Prosecutor Posted Harsh Comments Online Under “Eweman”

By John Simerman New Orleans Times-Picayune NEW ORLEANS — Two of U.S. Attorney Jim Letten’s strongest backers in Washington expressed concern Wednesday about the recent allegation that a second top prosecutor in his office had posted intemperate remarks online taking bitter aim at targets of federal probes. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La. and Sen. David Vitter,…

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Looks Like Bush-Appointed U.S. Atty. Jim Letten in New Orleans Will Get the Nod

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com It looks like New Orleans U.S. Attorney Jim Letten, a Bush appointee, will be sticking around. Reporter Bruce Alpert of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) said after meeting Thursday with Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. that he expects the Justice Department will soon “make clear that…

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