MIAMI HERALD: Scandals at Justice merit investigation Aug 18, 2008
Mukasey has been content to let Congress and the former aides battle it out without pursuing an active investigation of his own, as if it were of no concern to the Department of Justice ... The Latin inscription on the seal of the Department of Justice has been translated as "who prosecutes on behalf of justice." Perhaps the attorney general should ponder the implications of that motto. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
SID SALTER:Who's next on the beef plant grill? Aug 18, 2008
Moultrie, Cawood and Morehead have agreed to cooperate with the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Department of Justice. Therefore, commenting further. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Man found dead in Vallejo home identified Aug 17, 2008
Vallejo police and the state Department of Justice crime lab are investigating the circumstances that led to their deaths. E-mail Henry K. Lee at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Is Jon Stewart the most trusted man in America? Aug 17, 2008
Most important, at a time when Fox, MSNBC and CNN routinely mix news and entertainment, larding their 24-hour schedules with bloviation fests and marathon coverage of sexual predators and dead celebrities, it's been "The Daily Show" that has tenaciously tracked big, "super depressing" issues like the cherry-picking of prewar intelligence, the politicization of the Department of Justice and the efforts of the Bush White House to augment its executive power. Today in Culture. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
* Prosecutors question Chen, raid home Aug 17, 2008
Earlier that same day, Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Hung Hsiu-chu (xqW) made public copies of documents showing the Federal Department of Justice and Police of the Swiss Confederation had requested assistance from Taiwan in a case of suspected money laundering by Chens son, Chen Chih-chung (P), and daughter-in-law, Huang Jui-ching (), through two Swiss bank accounts. The former president has denied involvement in money laundering. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwans office in Switzerland showed lack of political judgment, MOFA says Aug 17, 2008
George Liu (Be), Taiwans de facto representative to Switzerland, the Central News Agency said that the Swiss Department of Justice sent the letter to his office via ordinary mail and did not mark it as confidential. Liu said he therefore forwarded the letter to MOFA via the ordinary mailing process, but unfortunately, it missed the weekly post and was delayed for another week. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Will gold turn gymnast Liukin into the next Mary Lou? Aug 17, 2008
There's maybe one or two women gymnasts that have been able to capitalise on their Olympic experience and make a long-term career out of and that's it, said Strug, who works as a programme manager for the Department of Justice and the Office of Juvenile Justice in Washington. It's certainly not going to take care of you for the rest of your life. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Beef plant blues: Who is next in hot seat? Aug 17, 2008
Moultrie, Cawood and Morehead have agreed to cooperate with the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Department of Justice. Therefore, commenting further on the investigation would be premature. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tornadoes coaches speak out during 'Justice for Jordan' Aug 17, 2008
" Have not asked the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI or the Civil Rights Commission to investigate the school district. A Steinert "tennis" parent, Dean Pappas, said his son Zachary, a sophomore, came home upset on the day everything occurred. "Of course, bad news travels very quickly," Pappas said. "The first thing my son said when he came home was, 'No, this is not right, it didn't happen that way. He simply said there were kids that were there - he wasn't a witness - who said it didn't go... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Caritas Carney doctors group settles with Justice Aug 16, 2008
Caritas Carney Medical Group submitted doctor provider numbers for services that were performed by nurse practitioners, the Department of Justice said. By making the claims appear as though doctors had provided the services, the group was able to seek more money. (Boston Globe)
Louisiana Man Sentenced for Nooses Targeting 'Jena Six' Marchers Aug 16, 2008
"It is a violation of federal law to intimidate, oppress, injure or threaten people because of their race and because those people are exercising and enjoying rights guaranteed and protected by the laws and Constitution of the United States. Our civil rights laws protect the civil rights of all Americans, and they emphasize the reality that we are all members of one particular race -- the human race." The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Alexandria Police Department investigated this... (PR Newswire)
Lawsuit Over Politicized DOJ Hiring Expands Aug 16, 2008
Top Stories From Law. The lawyer for a has gone back to federal court, adding five new plaintiffs and four individual defendants to bolster his case that politicization of the Justice Department hiring process was widespread. (Law.com)
Amerigroup Settlement Nets $9.4 Million in Fees for Plaintiffs Lawyers Aug 16, 2008
charged with providing for Medicaid patients, to resolve claims it refused to care for pregnant women and "unhealthy patients," the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday. About $9. (Law.com)
Bait and switch, ID theft, other scams to avoid Aug 16, 2008
The California Department of Justice recently announced the arrest of Orange County travel agent Ralph Rendon. The suspect allegedly ripped off dozens of senior citizens who wanted to travel to Cuba for religious and cultural purposes, says California Attorney General Jerry Brown. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Sheriff: Some Forged Names on Petition to Oust Gerald Mayor Aug 16, 2008
The indictment alleges that on separate occasions during April 2008 Jakob represented himself as either an officer and employee of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, an agent of the U.S. Department of Justice Multi Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force or as a U.S. marshal while participating in multiple arrests and residential searches in the Gerald area. The federal investigation is continuing, authorities said, and other people may be charged in connection with the case. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Congress Asks for Probe of Clemens Aug 16, 2008
"Our only conclusion is that significant questions have been raised about Mr. Clemens's truthfulness and that further investigation by the Department of Justice is warranted.". Clemens becomes the second professional baseball player referred this year by the committee to the Justice Department for an investigation into possible perjury, which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment if convicted. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
DOJ study: 1 in 50 children has a parent in prison Aug 16, 2008
The DOJ data is nearly a decade old. There are no concrete figures on the number of children living in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties. (The Union Democrat)
The secret war of Colombia Aug 16, 2008
This would have served Mancuso well, given his 2002 indictment by the US Department of Justice on cocaine trafficking charges and the 40-year sentence he received in absentia from Colombian courts in 2003 for a paramilitary atrocity ... Mancuso's lawyer has told the Colombian press that his client has a deal with the US Department of Justice to limit his sentence, to be served in the US, a world away from those who want to halt his testimony. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Muzak Holdings LLC Announces Second Quarter Results Aug 16, 2008
On April 7, 2008, Muzak LLC and DMX, Inc announced that they had been informed by the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that the DOJ's investigation into the proposed merger of the companies, to allow for a sale to a third party, would be closed without an antitrust challenge. The companies are now cleared to proceed with the proposed transaction subject, ultimately, to the review by federal regulators of the identity and ownership interests (among other things) of an as... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Man extradited to Sierra Vista to face sex charges Aug 15, 2008
The extradition process took 17 months to complete, and involved the FBI, the Mexican Federal Police, the Cochise County Attorney s Office, the Arizona Attorney General s Office, the U.S. Attorney s Office for the District of Arizona, and the U.S. Department of Justice. The Sierra Vista Police Department is extremely happy to get Mora into our custody, said Sierra Vista Police Deputy Chief Thomas Alinen. (FOX 11, AZ)
Cyanide Found With Body of Somali Man in Denver Aug 15, 2008
It can also be mixed with certain acids to produce extremely lethal cyanide gas, according to the Department of Justice. In July, a person calling himself "Abdirahman Dirie" posted an online comment with a blog that discussed the killing of Christians by Islamic Courts and Islamists in Somalia. (Fox News)
Judge allows 10 women in Iowa raid to go home Aug 15, 2008
The federal immigration court, formally the Executive Office for Immigration Review, is under the U.S. Department of Justice. Court spokeswoman Elaine Komis said Thursday that under voluntary departure a person can voluntary leave the country within a specific period and is not subject to penalties against returning to the U.S. legally. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
FEDERAL COURT: Woman pleads guilty to gang involvement Aug 15, 2008
Shaneka Penix, 22, of N. Avondale Road pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conduct and participate in the activities of a racketeering enterprise known as the Tree Top Piru Bloods (TTP Bloods), according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release ... The decision whether to seek the death penalty for a defendant accused of murder is made by the Attorney General of the United States after carefully considering the defendant s background and the circumstances of the crime, U.S. Attorney Rod J.... (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Kinder Morgan settles dumping case Aug 15, 2008
A unit of will pay a $156,000 fine in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice related to improper disposal of potash off the coast of Oregon. The incident, which occurred in August 2003, related to actions by an employee of Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals Inc., a subsidiary of Houston-based Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMP). (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Sex assault suspect returns to U.S. Aug 15, 2008
The Sierra Vista Police Department, the FBI, the Mexican federal police, the Cochise County Attorney s Office, the Arizona Attorney General s Office, the U.S. Attorney s Office for the District of Arizona and the U.S. Department of Justice all cooperated to bring Mora back to Sierra Vista ... The Cochise County Attorney s Office, Arizona Attorney General s Office and the U.S. Department of Justice worked together and obtained a provisional arrest warrant in Mexico. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The Gabfest Blog Aug 15, 2008
The of the testified on Capitol Hill this week, telling a Senate committee that at the DoJ.. John chatters about a new book that explains the next president will face. (Slate)
Attorney General warns of CASA scam Aug 15, 2008
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Biovail results beat analysts' estimates Aug 15, 2008
Profit was also hurt by costs related to a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the commercial launch of the company's blood pressure drug Cardizem LA in 2003. Excluding the costs, the company earned 37 cents a share. (Toronto Star)
Korean Air Reports Wider Second-Quarter Loss on Jet-Fuel Costs, Weaker Won Aug 14, 2008
In the year-ago quarter, the airline's loss included charges related to a $300 million fine from the U.S. Department of Justice pertaining to air-cargo price fixing. Operating Loss. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
VALLEJO 1 of 2 people found dead in a home IDd Aug 14, 2008
Vallejo police and the state Department of Justice crime lab are investigating the circumstances that led to their deaths. This article appeared on page B - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Human Trafficking Aug 14, 2008
Modern Slavery in America and All Over the World. Immigrants come to America often looking for a brighter future, but in some recent cases there are people who find themselves sold to families and worked as a slave. (Suite101.com)
When the law chases the Internet Aug 14, 2008
Google Inc. hasn't committed a crime, but it did argue before a federal judge in recent days that it should not be ordered to turn over some general information about personal search logs to the Department of Justice. Federal investigators say they need the information to help make a case that Web porn is a threat to children. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? Aug 14, 2008
However, the DOJ's position is that ECPA doesn't apply to the search engines and search terms, the search engines themselves refuse to say what they think, and it hasn't been litigated yet. In the meantime, how the law does or does not apply is being hashed out secretly between DOJ investigators and search engines' compliance counsel; the public has no idea how the law is being applied, just as they have no real idea of what the search engines are doing with their data ... So I think we disagree... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Couple sentenced for defrauding real estate investors Aug 14, 2008
From 2000 through Nov. 20, 2003, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, the O'Briens devised a scheme to defraud investors out of their money by making false claims ... The Department of Justice said even when the O'Briens knew the company had failed, it entered into an agreement with an investor who sent them $50,000. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Pound of Cyanide Found in Room Where Man Died Aug 14, 2008
It can also be mixed with certain acids to produce extremely lethal cyanide gas, according to the Department of Justice. Investigators have not said why Dirie had cyanide or whether he worked in a job that would have involved using it. (New York Post)
False Amber Alerts need real punishments - Thursday, August 14, 2008 Aug 14, 2008
In Montana, Amber Alerts are issued by the state Department of Justice, which first ensures all the proper criteria is met. Amber Alerts are only issued in cases that involve a child 17 years old or younger who is at serious risk of death or injury. (Missoulian, MT)
Pot Plants Worth $6 Million Seized In Raid Aug 14, 2008
The raid was conducted by drug agents teamed with agents from the California Department of Justice Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP). The plants ranged in size from 6 feet to 10 feet tall. (KCRA 3, CA)
Salazar: Send Police Complaints To Feds Aug 14, 2008
-- Omaha community activist Ben Salazar has been advising citizens to file complaints against the police with the U.S. Department of Justice. Salazar said that relations between Omaha police and the community have suffered in the nearly two years since the city last had a public safety auditor. (7 KETV Omaha)
Mukasey outlines new rules in anti-terror fight Aug 14, 2008
Cummings described how the Department of Justice has shifted since 9/11 toward preventing future attacks. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Justice Department aids local police forces Aug 14, 2008
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded two grants worth $232,022 to expand law enforcement resources in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The funds, awarded through the , includes $199,512 for the city of Albuquerque. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
West Salem to use background checks in hiring Aug 14, 2008
The ordinance came at the behest of the Crime Information Bureau, a division of the Wisconsin Department of Justice the village uses to conduct background checks. West Salem Police Chief Charles Ashbeck said the measure was necessary to comply with the bureau s existing policies. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
India seeks US help to solve Ranbaxy case Aug 13, 2008
NEW DELHI: India has sought the intervention of the US government in the case of Ranbaxy Laboratories, which is fighting the charges of fraudulent misconduct, levelled by the Department of Justice (DoJ), in district court of Maryland. "Since this is an important issue concerning a leading Indian company, I would solicit your intervention and request you to have the matter resolved at the earliest," Chemicals and Fertiliser Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said in a letter written to US Health... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
University of Rhode Island and Local Municipalities Agree to Clean Up Superfund Site Aug 13, 2008
A copy of the consent decree is available on the Department of Justice Web site at ... SOURCE U.S. Department of Justice. (PR Newswire)
Parallel Investigations Continue to Pose Challenges Aug 13, 2008
Parallel investigations occur when two different government agencies -- one civil, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, and one criminal, such as the United States Department of Justice -- investigate the same or similar conduct. While the sanctions sought by the civil and criminal agencies are different, the agencies' ultimate goals -- preventing and punishing what they view as illegal conduct -- are the same. (Law.com)
Political Grapevine Aug 13, 2008
Herridge is a national correspondent for FOX News covering homeland security, the Department of Justice and the intelligence community. James Rosen is a Washington correspondent for FOX News Channel. (Fox News)
UBS execs knew of risk of U.S. rule breaches in 06 Aug 13, 2008
In May, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission revealed they were investigating UBS's conduct in relation to cross-border services provided by UBS advisers to U.S. clients from 2000 to 2007. The letter was now in the hands of the U.S. Department of Justice, the FT said. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Perry County joins state-wide notification system Aug 13, 2008
Perry County is 35th in the states county-by-county implementation of SAVIN, which is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Cumberland County joined in January. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Arcadia man suspected in strip club fire Aug 13, 2008
An agent from the division of criminal investigation of the Wisconsin Department of Justice inspected the fire scene on the day of the incident and suspected the fire was an arson. The Gin Mill tavern was torn down soon after the fire. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Biovail posts loss on special charges Aug 13, 2008
6-million in connection with an agreement-in-principle to settle a dispute with the U.S. Department of Justice stemming from an investigation of the company's 2003 commercial launch of its Cardizem product. The proxy battle with Mr. Melnyk, finally won in a vote at a reconvened annual meeting last Friday, cost the company $5. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
DOJ Staffers Off the Hook in Hiring Scandal Aug 13, 2008
AG Critical Of former DOJ Leadership but Says 'Not Every Violation of the Law is a Crime. By JASON RYANAug. (ABC News)
DOJ Sues Texas Housing Authority Over Hiring Agreement Aug 13, 2008
Current Conditions 72. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Two Former Sheriff's Deputies Indicted on Civil Rights and Obstruction Charges Aug 12, 2008
SOURCE U.S. Department of Justice. Link to this page. (PR Newswire)
Weimar charged in corruption probe Aug 12, 2008
Weimar, who owned Allvest Inc., becomes the 11th person charged in the broad, ongoing investigation by the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice into political corruption in Alaska. Weimar, 68, now lives in Big Arm, Mont. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sentinel Morning Update: Teams ready for first day of official practice Aug 12, 2008
Perry County is 35th in the states county-by-county implementation of the program, which is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Cumberland County joined in January. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Countrywide Faces FTC Probe Over Loan Servicing Aug 12, 2008
Countrywide also faces U.S. Department of Justice lawsuits accusing it of abusing or mismanaging the bankruptcy and foreclosure processes. Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America last week said Countrywide also faces a formal SEC probe. (ABC News -- Wire)
Yahoo Offers Murky Look at Google Search Deal Aug 12, 2008
The Department of Justice of the deal in June. More than a dozen states' attorneys general have since into the matter. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Allied Waste Industries Inc. Aug 12, 2008
The new proposal also notes concerns by Republic's board saying Waste Management would pay the company $250 million if the parties are unable to close the transaction due to U.S. Department of Justice action and add interest to the offer price if the deal is delayed because of antitrust issues. Republic with $3. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Skierlik scene revisited Aug 12, 2008
" He said a lack of sufficient evidence might lead a magistrate to strike the case off the roll and compromise the justice system. Nel (18), is facing four counts of murder, 10 of attempted murder, a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition and damage to property. He will stand trial in the Mmabatho High Court in Mafikeng from 17-21 November. The regional head of the Department of Justice in North West, Tsietsi Malema, said members of the cluster visited Skierlik... (iAfrica.com)
House-for-rent scams turning up online Aug 12, 2008
The state department of justice is investigating a stack of craigslist rental scams ... explained Jan Margosian from the oregon State Department of Justice. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Wardrivers: Pioneers or Pirates? Aug 12, 2008
Update: On August 5, 2008, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release announcing the indictments of eleven defendants in what is believed to be the largest hacking and identity theft case ever prosecuted by the DOJ. It states that the co-conspirators "obtained the credit and debit card numbers by 'wardriving' and hacking into the wireless computer networks of major retailers." Since some would say that wardriving is as much like hacking as driving down a street and cataloging the... (Datamation)
Virgin challenges BA's US tie-up Aug 11, 2008
However The Mail on Sunday says that BA now sees this as a price worth paying, and reports that the airline will make the offer to US Department of Justice officials this week. BA also believes that relaxations in regulations under the Open Skies agreement may make this more likely. (BBC News)
Congress Asks for Probe of Clemens Aug 11, 2008
"Our only conclusion is that significant questions have been raised about Mr. Clemens's truthfulness and that further investigation by the Department of Justice is warranted.". Clemens becomes the second professional baseball player referred this year by the committee to the Justice Department for an investigation into possible perjury, which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment if convicted. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Waste Management raises bid for Republic Aug 11, 2008
Waste Management said it already has met with U.S. Department of Justice antitrust officials to discuss its bid and believes a deal could close by late 2008 or early 2009. It expects it would have to divest assets to gain regulatory approval. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Online gambling firm in talks with rival Aug 11, 2008
Online gambling company PartyGaming has started talks with the US department of justice to find out whether it could be prosecuted for taking online bets in America before the recent ban there. The move follows legal action against its rivals. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
Sheriff receives grant for gangs Aug 11, 2008
" The addition of a second truancy officer will help officials ensure parents are monitoring their kids' attendance. The county has had a truancy officer for the past year, but Larson said the need was too great. "We got inundated so quickly that we had to have another officer," Larson said. Last month, the department also applied for a $169,113 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to fund the addition of a local gang prevention program coordinator. Larson said there are currently more than... (The Daily Reflector)
