No appeal of dismissed conviction in MySpace case Nov 22, 2009
"In consultation with the Department of Justice we ultimately decided not to pursue it," Mrozek said Friday. "The decision was made after a careful analysis of the pertinent law.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Klamath County leaders talk about crime Nov 22, 2009
Law enforcement officers have brought in the U.S. Department of Justice to help identify gang members and check on individuals at their homes to make sure they re toeing the line. The strategies were successfully employed in Woodburn, Adams said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
In New York, Flanked by Lawyers Nov 22, 2009
Are we going to depose past Bush Department of Justice and Pentagon officials. . (Townhall.com)
U.S. recovers $2.4B in fraud settlements Nov 21, 2009
4 billion in settlements and judgments in cases involving fraud against the government in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, the Department of Justice said Thursday. That s the second-largest annual recovery of civil fraud claims in U.S. history. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 21, 2009
In an e-mail statement to Salon, FBI spokesperson Paul Bresson said: "The FBI does not confirm whether or not we are involved in an alleged ongoing operational activity. In all cases, FBI operations are conducted in strict accordance with established Department of Justice guidelines, FBI policy, and the law.". Rather than specifically targeted surveillance, it is also possible that the Bridgeton room is being used for a classified government project, such as data mining, with which the Pentagon... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Feds Crack Down on Call Center Scheme Nov 21, 2009
You will find those names on the website of US Department of Justice. http://www. (CBS News -- Evening News)
A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com... Nov 21, 2009
A Department of Justice associate deputy attorney general that told a Senate panel on Tuesday that current cybercrime laws are not fit to properly respond to the growing threats on U.S. businesses and government institutions also hinted that the Obama administration is unsure on how to improve them and still working on some proposals. And Thursday, a former Homeland Security cybersecurity official criticized Congress for issuing often uncoordinated and contradictory laws that complicate their... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Fighting back Nov 21, 2009
The instructor uses statistics from the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice to liven his point, and also keeps a large collection of newspaper including Standard Journal and magazine clippings of rape and violence against women. The valley is no exception to these crimes. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Law enforcement plan to get SMART Nov 21, 2009
"We had some complications that arose and kept pushing the date back." Problems came up when technicians tried to connect the system with other statewide law enforcement databases, such as the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, the California Department of Justice and the National Crime Information Center. "The company installing the program really underestimated the complications they would have installing the software," Assistant Sheriff Brian Wheat said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Report: ACORN got $200,000 in Justice Department funds Nov 21, 2009
No DOJ grants went directly to ACORN, but a handful of grants were awarded either to ACORN affiliates or to other organizations that sub-contracted projects to ACORN. ... The city hasn't paid ACORN yet due to "poor reporting by the ACORN Institute regarding another project not related to DOJ grant funds." Phoenix is trying to terminate its contract with ACORN. ... The DOJ did not audit the funds that went to ACORN or its affiliates, but did conduct an audit of one of the organizations that... (TheHill.com)
Former trooper gets 15 years Nov 21, 2009
In contrast, Department of Justice attorney Edward Caspar, who served as lead prosecutor, said the case involved a cold, calculated plan to commit murder. The prosecutor maintained Ryle didnt follow through with the plot because he discovered Smidts truck was being tracked with a built-in GPS device. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
140 letters = $130M Nov 21, 2009
Currently, Twitter collects fees from hundreds of entities that use its network to distribute information, ranging from US Department of Justice press releases to trendy talking points on Google and Microsoft search engines ... Currently, Twitter collects fees from hundreds of entities that use its network to distribute information, ranging from US Department of Justice press releases to trendy talking points on Google and Microsoft search engines. (New York Post -- Business)
Braddock hospital's closure protested Nov 20, 2009
Council President Jesse Brown also told the crowd that he planned to ask the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the hospital's closure to see if it constituted a civil rights violation. Moriah Balingit can be reached at or 412-263-2533. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The War On Terror On Trial Nov 20, 2009
Can the Military refuse to turn him over to the DOJ and continue with a Military trial. Posted By: concerned(395) on 11/19/2009 | 11:28 AM ET. (Investors Business Daily)
Nicrosi enters Ala. AG race Nov 20, 2009
She joined the United States Department of Justice in Washington after law school. Two years after returning to Alabama in 1995 she was named Chief of the Criminal Division in the United States Attorney s office in Alabama s southern district two. (WSJA.com, AL)
Corporate bribery: Ungreasing the wheels Nov 20, 2009
The two American agencies responsible for enforcing the FCPA, the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission, have both made clear their intention to be even fiercer under the new administration than they were under the previous one. We will be intensely focused on rooting out foreign bribery in your industry. (The Economist)
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Nov 20, 2009
U.S. Department of Justice spokeswoman Karen Hoppman described many of the defendants as "industry professionals or multiple borrowers.". And that's just the tip of the iceberg, says Middle District U.S. Attorney A. Brian Albritton, who called Florida "ground zero for mortgage fraud.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Congress Asks for Probe of Clemens Nov 20, 2009
"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)
Michelle Malkin: Obama practices double talk on political dissent during trip Nov 20, 2009
It was Bauer and his legal goon squad who attempted to sic the DOJ on GOP donor Harold Simmons and sought his prosecution for funding the ad. In a parallel effort launched the sa 00004000 me week as Bauer's legal efforts, a nonprofit called Accountable America, spearheaded by a former operative of Obama-endorsing MoveOn, began trolling campaign finance databases and targeting conservative donors with warning letters in a thuggish attempt to depress Republican fundraising. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
French publishers slam new Google book proposals Nov 20, 2009
The settlement seeks to address copyright and anti-trust objections raised by the US Department of Justice and others to the original version of the complicated legal agreement. It narrows the definition of books covered under the settlement to those registered with the US Copyright Office by January 5 or published in Australia, Britain, Canada or the United States. (Yahoo! Asia News)
DOJ: $2.4 Billion Recovered From False Claims Act Cases Nov 20, 2009
4 Billion Recovered From False Claims Act Cases. 4 Billion Recovered From False Claims Act Cases. (Law.com)
DOJ Drops Investigation of Former Gregg Aide Nov 20, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Nov. 19, 2009, 4:41 p.m.. The Justice Department has dropped its investigation of a former top aide to Sen. (Roll Call)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? Nov 19, 2009
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)
Innocent Plea Nov 19, 2009
After investigation of the death, Stillwater County officials and Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigations Bureau Chief John Strandell confirmed that Blattie's death was a homicide. In initial reports of the death, the sheriff said investigators consider the death suspicious. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
AP: Gay Couples Blast Federal Defense of Marriage Act Nov 19, 2009
"DOMA marks a stark, and unique, departure from the respect and recognition the federal government has long afforded to State marital status determinations," lawyers for Gay an Advocates ders argue in a written response to the U.S. Department of Justice motion to dismiss the lawsuit. In a court filing in September, Justice officials made it clear that the Obama administration thinks the law is discriminatory and should be repealed. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Wis. veterans home leader reinstated after firing Nov 19, 2009
Scocos told agency employees Crowley's reinstatement was appropriate after the Department of Justice declined to press charges last week against anyone in connection with spending irregularities at the home. The Department of Justice's investigative report did, however, cite miscommunication and confusion at all levels and portrayed Crowley as relying heavily on subordinates. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Questions linger in case against fired county engineer Nov 19, 2009
Also named in the protective order is Joshua Braustein of the U.S. Department of Justice who is heading a federal deportation case against the Middle Eastern immigrant. Zepdaoui would still be able to participate in government meetings through pre-arranged telephone communication. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Sex offender gets three-year prison sentence Nov 19, 2009
Police arrested Hudson in September after an Oregon Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Child task force investigation, which targets predators who use the Internet to sexually exploit children. The charges are related to computers Hudson had, containing numerous pornographic pictures of minors. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
State subpoenas assessor's records Nov 19, 2009
Since that luncheon two more employees have quit, another tort claim has been filed and the Oregon Department of Justice has requested the county appear in court related to the matter ... I was disappointed I couldn t get the Department of Justice to file in Coos County, but they didn t consult much with us, Haggerty said ... November 2009: Oregon Department of Justice requests Coos County show cause for refusing to turn over documents related to an assessor workers compensation claim. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Brown Recovers $1.4B For Wells Fargo Investors Nov 19, 2009
Information Provided by the US Department Of Justice. Copyright 2009 by. (KERO 23, CA)
Holder: Court Will Convict KSM Nov 19, 2009
First it s contrary to the Department of Justice policy, the very department he heads. When I made reference to the strong case about Khalid Sheik Mohammed in my opening statement I said alleged. (Human Events Online)
Ga. Jury Acquits Lawyer in Trial Over Drug Money Nov 19, 2009
" The federal appellate ruling, he said, played a significant role in the case and Shelnutt's ultimate acquittal. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Newman of Georgia's Southern District, who sat at the prosecution table with Assistant U.S. Attorney David M. Stewart and special prosecutor Carlton R. Bourne Jr. throughout the trial, said after the verdict Wednesday, "Department of Justice protocol is to say we accept the verdict, and we do ... " Southern District prosecutors were appointed by the... (Law.com)
Lynne Stewart Told to Surrender; Court's Split Over Light Sentence Remains Nov 19, 2009
Stewart and Yousry were forbidden from doing so after signing affirmations acknowledging restrictions on the sheikh's communications in Special Administrative Measures (SAMs) set by the U.S. Department of Justice. But Assistant U.S. Attorneys Karl Metzner and Michael D. Maiman carried the day on the argument, as Koeltl agreed with their memorandum that he retained jurisdiction over a defendant's bail conditions. (Law.com)
First a Failure of Imagination, and Now a Lack of Understanding Nov 19, 2009
"The Department of Justice will pursue prosecution in federal court of the five individuals accused of conspiring to commit the 9/11 attacks," announced Attorney General Eric Holder last week. This prosecution involves Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other detainees at Guantanamo who have been charged before military commissions with helping plan the attacks: Walid Muhammed Salih, Mubarak Bin Attash, Ramzi Bin Al Shibh, Ali Abdul-Aziz Ali and Mustafa Ahmed Al Hawsawi. (Townhall.com)
Stimulus at work: Federal spending in Chelmsford Nov 18, 2009
Award Federal grant from the Department of Justice. Award Description The Chelmsford Police Department was awarded an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant in the amount of $21,102 grant from the Department of Justice. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Online gambling firm in talks with rival Nov 18, 2009
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)
IRS: Thousands reveal secret accounts Nov 18, 2009
More than 14,700 taxpayers have come forward to report previously undisclosed foreign bank accounts as part of the voluntary disclosure program that the implemented, according to the U.S. Department of Justice and IRS.. The program arose out of settlements of civil and criminal charges leveled against Swiss banking giant. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Australian admits role in Afghan bribery attempt Nov 18, 2009
The US Department of Justice alleged that Walker offered to use his position on an influential committee in Afghanistan to award a security subcontract in return for payment of $US250,000 ($267,000), ''at a minimum. An American co-accused, Bryan Lee Burrows, entered a guilty plea to the same charge. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Obama tabs NC attorney to Federal Trade Commission Nov 18, 2009
Brill joined Cooper s Department of Justice in February as senior deputy attorney general. She previously served as an assistant attorney general in Vermont for more than 20 years. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
USAS again denied change Nov 18, 2009
"The administration feels that the DSP will not be passed by the Department of Justice because it will be found to violate anti-trust laws," USAS member Paige Heimark (freshman-political science and studio art) said ... Penn State President Graham Spanier, who attended the meeting, said he was unwilling to sign on to the DSP before the Department of Justice's ruling and continues to support only the Knight Apparel "Above and Beyond" program. (Daily Collegian, PA)
City Changes Policy in Wake of CBS Report Nov 18, 2009
A Department of Justice report released last week reflected the lack of information nationwide showing that only 40% of police departments have a computerized information system in place capable of tracking forensic evidence inventory. . (CBS News -- Evening News)
Deja Vu: DOJ Announces New Financial Fraud Enforcement Effort Nov 18, 2009
com - Deja Vu: DOJ Announces New Financial Fraud Enforcement Effort ... Deja Vu: DOJ Announces New Financial Fraud Enforcement Effort ... Deja Vu: DOJ Announces New Financial Fraud Enforcement Effort. (Law.com)
When the law chases the Internet Nov 18, 2009
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)
Expert: Officer May shot in the head first Nov 18, 2009
Davis is under contract with the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and reviews hundreds of use-of-force investigations nationwide, he said. As chief, Davis said he did not have an expectation that his officers should follow tiered escalation-of-force policy to the letter. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Cindy Crawford's attempted blackmailer surrenders to police Nov 18, 2009
Department of Justice via AP. Edis Kaylar surrendered to German authorities Monday night. (USA Today -- Life)
Miller fills NT anti-discrimination post Nov 17, 2009
Dr Miller, who did not formally apply for the post, was approached by the NT Department of Justice about a month ago. Dr Miller, who was named the NT Australian of the year in 2004, spent two decades heading the Central Australian Aboriginal legal Aid Service and will take up the new role next year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Obama Looks to Move Judges Nov 17, 2009
The aide also pointed out that Republicans have refused to agree to a time limit for debate on the nomination of Christopher Schroeder to head the Department of Justice s Office of Legal Policy, which is responsible for vetting judicial nominations. Harry Reid could file cloture on every one of these nominations. (Roll Call)
Our views: Sunshine State scams (Nov. 15) Nov 17, 2009
U.S. Department of Justice spokeswoman Karen Hoppman described many of the defendants as industry professionals or multiple borrowers. . (Florida Today)
Cyber crime, security expert to speak in Eliot Nov 17, 2009
" When WHOA-KTD conducted a survey in 2007 of 395 Maine students aged between 11 and 19 years of age, 28% of students admitted to having been cyberbullied and just over half of them told their parents or another adult about the bullying. 65% were bullied by IM, followed by email, Myspace, chat rooms and online games. 43% of the students surveyed were bullied online by someone of their own age or in the same grade. 25% who did not report the bullying felt it wasn t a big problem or they didn t... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Vonage settles with N.C., 31 other states Nov 17, 2009
The N.C. Department of Justice will use the settlement to enforce consumer-protection laws. The settlement requires Vonage to make refunds to eligible consumers who filed complaints regarding unauthorized charges after January 2004. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Medical pot can be taxed Nov 17, 2009
The U.S. Department of Justice s recent announcement that users and providers of medical marijuana won t be prosecuted if they comply with state law has kindled interest in the drug as a business opportunity. In Colorado, where voters approved Amendment 20 in 2000, the Justice Department s announcement has fired up interest in medical marijuana dispensaries establishments that cultivate and distribute marijuana for patients with certain medical conditions. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Analysis: U.S. attorney takes a bow Nov 17, 2009
She was widely regarded as a favorite under Attorney General John Ashcroft and held a variety of positions within the Department of Justice. She served as the chair of the attorney general's advisory committee and was the director of the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 17, 2009
In an e-mail statement to Salon, FBI spokesperson Paul Bresson said: "The FBI does not confirm whether or not we are involved in an alleged ongoing operational activity. In all cases, FBI operations are conducted in strict accordance with established Department of Justice guidelines, FBI policy, and the law.". Rather than specifically targeted surveillance, it is also possible that the Bridgeton room is being used for a classified government project, such as data mining, with which the Pentagon... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Discounters, digital books test local store owners Nov 16, 2009
The ABA told the U.S. Department of Justice that such pricing is a "predatory attempt" to win control of the market for hardcover best-sellers, and that the entire book industry could be inadvertently destroyed as a result. Keeping up with markdowns by larger retailers was a big headache for Title Wave. (Anchorage Daily News)
Federal prosecutor is hired for capital city Nov 16, 2009
The U.S. Department of Justice has created a new position in Alaska's capital city ... The U.S. Department of Justice now has 24 assistant attorneys working in Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Farmers, consumers 'milked' in New York Nov 16, 2009
"The Department of Justice is doing the right thing by sending the nation's top antitrust investigator to New York to suss out what's going on." ... "The Department of Justice is doing the right thing by sending the nation's top antitrust investigator to New York to suss out what's going on.". (New York Post -- News)
Feds to Probe Low Milk Prices Paid to NY Farmers Nov 16, 2009
"The Department of Justice is doing the right thing by sending the nation's top antitrust investigator to New York to suss out what's going on.". Schumer requested the action in August. (ABC News -- Wire)
Congress Asks for Probe of Clemens Nov 15, 2009
"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)
Why Does the U.S. Want to Seize Mosques? Nov 15, 2009
In what appears to be an unprecedented move, the Department of Justice filed notice in federal court in New York on Thursday that the government intends to seize the assets of a foundation with alleged links to the Iranian government, including several mosques around the country. Related. (Time.com)
Woman sentenced on illegal weapons charge Nov 15, 2009
This case was investigated and prosecuted as part of the Department of Justice s Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative, which seeks to prevent violent crime through enforcement of federal firearms laws, such as the law prohibiting convicted felons from possessing firearms. More Headlines. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Webb not happy with Holder decision Nov 15, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009. By Eric Zimmermann - 11/13/09 02:28 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
City Council Meets Monday Nov 15, 2009
The Cameron city council will consider ordinances pertaining to the international building code, the lease of rental house property near the airport and an equitable sharing agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice according to the tentative agenda for the Nov. 16 meeting. Also on the agenda is a proclamation designating Nov. 29 through Dec. 5 as Cameron, Missouri Financial Literacy Week. (Cameron Observer, MO)
The bold decision to try 9/11 terrorists in NYC Nov 15, 2009
Now Neil is in the crazy position of having to literally oppose his own breifs from last year as represenatative of a very conservative Obama DOJ. ... Bush dithered for nearly 8 years on how to handle Gitmo, and his DOJ never got down to investigating Gitmo inhabitants in any form whatsoever despite the bottomless DOJ resources ... Right this minute, Holder DOJ is scrambling to try to make deals with some Gitmo inhabitants, the ones they finally think actually did something to try to use them in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Feds to open U.S. Attorney's office in Juneau Nov 15, 2009
The U.S. Department of Justice has created a new federal prosecutor position in Juneau and plans to open a U.S. Attorney's office in the capital next month ... The U.S. Department of Justice has created a new federal prosecutor position in Juneau and plans to open a U.S. Attorney's office in the capital next month ... The U.S. Department of Justice now has 24 assistant attorneys working in Alaska. (Juneau Empire)
Push to contain area jail expenses pays off Nov 15, 2009
In January, a team from the National Institute on Corrections with the U.S. Department of Justice came to McLean County to review data and offer suggestions on how local officials could deal with the jail population. The consultants recommended county officials examine why people are held in the jail as a means of understanding the jail census. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
