Abramoff Buddies With Prosecutors, Prisoners
Jack Abramoff was not your average lobbyist. And according to prosecutors and Abramoff's attorneys, he's also been an extraordinary asset to federal investigators. In filings yesterday, they argue that Abramoff ought to get a break when he's sentenced next week. Abramoff pleaded guilty in 2006 to defrauding his Indian tribe clients of millions of dollars and public corruption charges based on his favor machine: a stream of free meals, gifts, tickets and payments to lawmakers, staffers and government officials in exchange for help … more…
Afghan Officials Holding Terror Suspect’s Son, a U.S. Citizen
The strange case of Aafia Siddiqui continues. As we wrote last week, there are lingering questions about where Siddiqui was in the five … more…
Mich. Gov. to Judge Detroit Mayor
It's not something you see very frequently. Next Wednesday, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) will hold a hearing on whether Detroit … more…
How Do You Boot a Mayor?
For seven months, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick (D) has managed to hold on in office. In January, the Detroit Free Press published text … more…
Alaskan Bribing CEO Enjoys Window of Freedom
Alaskan politicians are facing a lot of heat these days. The state's senior senator, Ted Stevens (R), has of course been indicted for … more…
Coming This Week: International Edition!
Congress is in summer recess and everyone else in the U.S. seems to be at the beach, their ranch or preparing for the conventions.
So in … more…
Mystery Surrounds Case of Terror Suspect
As U.S. and Pakistani officials sort through the confusion following Aafia Siddiqui's transfer to New York after being charged with … more…
Prosecutors May Charge Blackwater Guards
Last Friday, we reported that legislation has been languishing to make State Department security contractors more accountable. But … more…
Security Contractors in Iraq Remain Outside the Law
Nearing the one-year anniversary of the shooting incident involving Blackwater guards at Baghdad's Nisour Square, State Department … more…
New Allegations Against Sen. Stevens
It’s been a fun few days in the criminal case of Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK).
The senior senator from Alaska was charged last month for not … more…
U.S. AIDS Program Funds Questionable Drugmaker
Millions of taxpayer dollars have gone to an Indian pharmaceutical company under investigation by the FDA and the Justice Department for … more…
August 29, 2008
Jury Acquits Ex-Marine of Iraqi Detainee Deaths AP, August 29, 2008
Gitmo Detainee Who Committed Suicide Unaware of Imminent Release Josh White, Washington Post, August 29, 2008
Congress Investigates Calif. Branch of Service Employees Union Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, August 29, 2008
Senate Might Have Final Say if Stevens Convicted Steve Quinn, AP, August 29, 2008
Detroit Mayor Sues to Try to Stop Removal Hearing David Josar and Christine MacDonald, Detroit News, August 29, 2008
GPS Devices Aid Prosecutors’ Efforts Mitch Stacy, AP, August 29, 2008
Collection Agency Settles with New Mexico AG Chris Rizo, Legal Newsline, August 29, 2008
August 28, 2008
Broken Parole and Probation System Threatens States Doug Pardue and Glenn Smith, Charleston Post & Courier, August 28, 2008
DOJ Rolls Back Rule Penalizing Companies That Reimbursed Legal Fees Eric Lichtblau, New York Times, August 28, 2008
2 U.S. Military Men Indicted on Bribery Charges Caryn Rousseau, AP, August 28, 2008