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Women Filling Some Top Fed Law Enforcement Posts in Balt-Washington Region
Federal law enforcement has come a long way. Here’s some proof. By Tricia Bishop Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE — When Ava Cooper-Davis took over the Washington division of the Drug Enforcement Administration in March, she became the fourth woman in the region to head a federal law enforcement agency’s field office, alongside the “special agents in…
Feds Win Pre-trial Victory in Bribery Case of Ex-Rep. William Jefferson
The defense has been continually trying to show that the government charges and evidence have fallen far short. The judge in the case has ruled to the contrary. Still, in cases like this, there’s never any guarantees of an ultimate victory. Whatever the case, trial starts next week in Alexandria, Va. It’s about time. It’s…
FBI Tape: Sen. Roland Burris Promises Gov. Blagojevich’s Brother “I Will Personally Do Something Ok?”
The FBI tape raises more questions about the appointment of Sen. Roland Burris. The big question will be whether Burris can survive all this and remain in the Senate. It only seems to get uglier. BY NATASHA KORECKI Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — In a Nov. 13 conversation recorded by the FBI, Roland Burris told Rod…
Al-Qaeda Supporter Pleads Guilty After 5 Years of Legal Wrangling
It took five years of hard work by Justice Dept. attorneys, but it has paid off with a guilty plea from an al-Qaeda collaborator. Sentencing is set for July 9th, where he could get over 12 years for working with terrorists. By Elizabeth Stawicki Minnesota Public Radio ST. PAUL, Minn. — A former Minneapolis man…
Threats Against Nation’s Judges and Prosecutors Rise Sharply
U.S. District Judge Joan Lefkow’s Husband and Mother Were Murdered This is a dangerous trend. We’ve seen in nations like Mexico and Colombia where threats to the justice system have undermine democracy, justice and order. The problem isn’t nearly as bad in the U.S. , but it’s still a big problem. By Jerry Markon Washington…
FBI Stings-Informants Don’t Always Make For Good Domestic Terrorism Cases
Stings Not Always Fruitful Sting operations and anonymous informants are invaluable tools in the FBI’s major domestic terrorist operations. But it turns out sometimes these tools aren’t enough to make a case — or at least a legit one. By Deborah Hastings Associated Press NEW YORK — It usually starts with a snitch and a…
Two Ex-N.Y. Times Journalists Said They Had Watergate Scandal Tip First; Former FBI Dir. Patrick Gray Cited as Source
It’s interesting to see that decades later we’re still learning about FBI leaks in the Watergate case, a story that gave journalism new direction and ushered in an era of great investigative reporting. By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA New York Times The Watergate break-in eventually forced a presidential resignation and turned two Washington Post reporters into pop-culture…
FBI Role To Expand in Fighting Global Terrorism While Focusing More on Prosecutions
This approach seems fairer. Of course, Dick Cheney may not approve. By Josh Meyer Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — The FBI and Justice Department are gearing up to significantly expand their role in global counterterrorism operations as part of a sharp U.S. policy turnabout, in which a system based primarily on clandestine detentions and interrogations will…