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Spitzer Spitzered
Improper use of State Police to secure information on his rival? The New York Times reports on happenings in the Spitzer camp. And the paper also reports on the quick action taken by Governor Spitzer in response to the report that questioned ethical practices by those around him. The question will be whether any possible…
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Identity Theft
A growing problem in the United States is identity theft. It is, therefore, good to see DOJ taking steps to combat this activity and to assist those who are victims of these crimes. Late last week DOJ proposed "legislation that seeks to update and improve current laws aimed at protecting Americans from the increasingly sophisticated…
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Police Indicted in Alleged Bribery Scheme
Two police officers in Larado were charged federally "by a Houston grand jury in a 53-count indictment with conspiracy to receive bribe money from the owners/operators of "eight-liner" gambling establishments engaged in illegal gambling activity in exchange for providing protection from law enforcement action." (See press release here). (esp)
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Executive Privilege or Presidential Stonewalling -But What About Ethics?
Washington Post writers Dan Eggen and Amy Goldstein set the stage of the controversy between Congress and the President in their article titled, "Broader Privilege Claimed in Firings." It is a legal dilemma that awaits resolution so that all can get to the bottom of what happened with the US Attorney "firings." The issue is…
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Former Treasurer for Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Political Action Committee Pleads
A DOJ Press Release reports that "[a] former deputy manager and treasurer for Lockheed Martin Corporation’s political action committee has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission." The press release notes that the individual’s "duties included, among other things, preparing contribution checks for distribution to federal and state…
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Sentencing for Executives in Oxycotin Case
Wall Street Jrl reports that the three executives in the Oxycotin Case were given "three years’ probation and 400 hours each of community service in drug treatment programs." For details see here. (esp)
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New Twist in the Case Against One of Stockman’s Co-defendants
When David Stockman, the former Director of Management & Budget under President Ronald Reagan, was indicted, there were several co-defendants included in the indictment. One of these co-defendants filed a motion this week asking for the recusal of the AUSA on the case. The motion discusses the breakdown in proffer negotiations with the government and…
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Rove, Cheney, & Others Win Another Round One in Plame Matter
With the Libby commutation in hand, and no charges filed against any leakers in the Plame matter, the only remaining sign of the case was the civil action brought by Plame against several administration officials. And that too is now history as a result of the immunity provided to government officials. The court dismissed Plame’s…
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What Duke Cunningham Says
SanDiego.com (Copley News Service) has a fascinating piece discussing former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham’s interviews with the FBI. The article has a sidebar that details the FBI interview. The comments following this article are also telling as many point out that this prosecution occurred in a place that suffered from an US Attorney "firing." (esp)
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Michael Vick Indicted on Conspiracy Charge Related to Dog-Fighting
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and three others were charged in a single-count indictment (here) in the Eastern District of Virginia with conspiracy to violate the Travel Act and the federal animal fighting statute in connection with a dog-fighting operation on Vick’s property in Smithfield, VA. According to a press release issued by the U.S.…
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