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Justice Dept. Vows to Continue Probing 1964 KKK Killings of Civil Rights Workers
Good to know the statute of limitations does not apply to murder. Good to know the Justice Department hasn’t given up on this case. But it better step it up if it wants to eventually file charges before everyone dies off like Bill Wayne Posey. By Jerry Mitchell Jackson Clarion-Ledger JACKSON, Miss. — Billy Wayne…
Internet Radio Host Case Tests Limits of Freedom of Speech
The Internet remains the wild west. Federal law enforcement is still trying to figure out exactly where the boundaries are for freedom of speech. Over the past few years, it’s been pretty much hit and miss. By Peter Slevin Washington Post Staff Writer CHICAGO — Internet radio host Hal Turner disliked how three federal judges…
Ex-FBI Agent Jack Borden Going Strong as Private Atty at Age 101
Jack Borden, who was an FBI agent in the 1940s, is still going strong as a private attorney at 101. Impressive feat. Impressive man. By DAVID FLICK The Dallas Morning News WEATHERFORD, Tex. – At 101 years old, Jack Borden often gets asked two questions: What’s the secret to a long life? and When are…
An Amusing Tale of How a Son Wrote J. Edgar Hoover to Help his FBI Agent Dad
A young son wanted to help his overworked dad who was an FBI agent. So he secretly wrote J. Edgar Hoover to get help. The rest is a very amusing story. By Anthony Edward Schiappa Jr. Washington Post Sunday Magazine I grew up revering two men: J. Edgar Hoover and my dad. I was elated…
Weekend Series on History: Rise and Fall of Mobster John Gotti
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Convicted Priest Called Before Fed Grand Jury Probing LA Archdiocese Cardinal’s Handling of Abuse
The scandal that ripped through the Catholic church is not over. And anyone, regardless of rank, should be held accountable for committing acts or covering them up. By Richard Winton Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — A former Los Angeles priest convicted of molesting boys has been called before a federal grand jury investigating how…
It’s About Time: New Orleans Hires Ex-Fed Prosecutor and Another Atty to Deal With Ethics and Fed Probes
Better late than never. New Orleans could have used something like this a long long long time ago. Karen Sloan National Law Journal New Orleans has hired two attorneys from New York’s Kelley Drye & Warren to advise it on ethical issues and regarding a myriad of federal investigations targeting the city. Washington-based partner David…