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Gun Allegedly Used in Jimmy Hoffa Death Turned Over to FBI
There have been so many promising leads and theories that have gone nowhere in one of the great mysteries of the 20th Century. This one looks pretty shaky. By Paul Egan The Detroit News HARTLAND TOWNSHIP — A family member of a late Teamsters official has turned over to the FBI a handgun that an…
5 Men in One of the Largest Armored Car Heists in U.S. History Get Serious Time
The upside is they got to spend some of the money. The downside is they’re off to the joint. Fair trade off? Hardly. By KATRINA A. GOGGINS Associated Press Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. — Five young men who staged one of the largest armored car heists in U.S. history, then spent their loot on strippers, Mother’s…
Papers Report Madoff Dying of Cancer: Prison Says No
The New York Post and the Wall Street Journal report that scam artist Bernie Madoff is dying of cancer. The Bureau of Prisons says it ain’t so. Wishful thinking? Or not? Would people be angry that he got off with serving so little time? Inquiring minds want to know. By Frank Ahrens Washington Post Staff…
Atty. Gen. Holder Opens Up Prelim. Probe into Interrogation of Terrorist Suspects
Some people argue that the administration should move on and forget the past. Others say this nation can’t ignore the past. At this point, it can’t hurt to look into the matter and dig up the truth. No one should oppose the truth. By Josh Meyer Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — Atty. Gen. Eric H….
Ex-Congressman Jefferson’s Brother Convicted of Bribery in New Orleans
Just like his brother, Mose Jefferson finds himself headed to prison. It’s a shame a family that could have contributed so much to the public good, chose instead to stuff their pockets. Mose was convicted Friday. By Laura Maggi New Orleans Times-Picayune NEW ORLEANS — Mose Jefferson, the older brother of the former U.S. Rep….
Mexican Drug Cartels Using Women — and Even Grandmothers — to Smuggle Guns
Not surprising the Mexican drug cartels are trying every tactic in the book to bring guns in from America. Authorities say they’re using woman including grandmothers and expectant mothers to smuggle guns. By Kevin Johnson USA TODAY HOUSTON – Ann Zarate may be one of the most unlikely players to be swept up in Mexico’s…
Feds Charge Molester in Fake Lawsuit Involving Victim
Bizarre. Chutzpah. Mind boggling. Those are just some words to describe the plot by David Copeland-Jackson, who molested an 8th grader in 1999. Copeland-Jackson filed a federal lawsuit and allegedly forged documents to make it look like the person he molested was recanting claims of being molested. He has been indicted by a federal grand…
Newark Star-Ledger Editorial Questions Some of Ex-U.S. Atty Chris Christies’ Actions
Ex-U.S. Attorney is learning that running for governor is a lot harder than being the U.S. Attorney during the Bush years– even when one of your real bosses is Karl Rove. By The Star-Ledger Editorial Board NEWARK, N.J. –A high horse is a difficult thing to ride, as Chris Christie is finding out. After building…