Sex, lies, videotape featured in Atlantic City corruption caseOctober 8th, 2009 Atlantic City corruption trial beginsMAYS LANDING, N.J. — A trial in the latest New Jersey corruption scandal in Atlantic City, known almost as much for its dirty politicians as for its slot machines and card tables, has begun.
South Africa's former police chief denies corruption charge, says he's victim of conspiracyOctober 5th, 2009 SAfrica's ex-top cop denies corruption chargeJOHANNESBURG — South Africa's former police chief has pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption and accepting a bribe from a convicted drug smuggler. Jackie Selebi told the court Monday he was a victim of a conspiracy at the start of his long-awaited trial.
NTSB to report on 2008 sinking of Alaska Ranger fishing vessel that killed 5 in Bering SeaSeptember 30th, 2009 Feds looks at sinking of Alaska fishing vesselWASHINGTON — A federal safety agency is set to issue a report on why an Alaska fishing vessel sank in the Bering Sea last year, killing five of 47 crew members. The Alaska Ranger sank in March 2008 west of Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
Judge denies Ex-US Rep. Jefferson's request for a new trial on federal corruption chargesSeptember 21st, 2009 Judge: Ex-US Rep. Jefferson won't get new trialWASHINGTON — A federal judge has denied the request for a new trial by a former Louisiana congressman convicted on corruption charges.
Federal prosecutors won't dismiss charges against former Alaska lawmakers in corruption caseAugust 29th, 2009 Judge to decide new trials for ex-Alaska lawmakersANCHORAGE, Alaska — Federal prosecutors have decided against dismissing charges against two former Alaska lawmakers who say their corruption convictions in a bribery case resulted from prosecutorial misconduct. In court documents filed Friday in Anchorage, prosecutors and defense attorneys said they couldn't agree on how the cases against former Reps.
Feds charge 3 men in interstate jewelry store robbery ring, 2006 slaying of NY policemanJuly 20th, 2009 Feds charge 3 with robberies, NY officer's murderSYRACUSE, N.Y. — Federal authorities have filed conspiracy, robbery and murder charges against three men accused of a $1 million jewelry store robbery that left an upstate New York policeman dead.
NH tax evaders convicted of plotting to kill feds in months-long standoff at fort-like homeJuly 9th, 2009 NH tax evaders convicted of plot to kill agentsCONCORD, N.H. — Tax evaders Ed and Elaine Brown were convicted Thursday on all counts of plotting to kill federal agents during a nine-month standoff at their fort-like home in rural New Hampshire.
Ex-Pa. senator convicted of $3.5M fraud seeks new corruption trial, says jury was taintedJuly 3rd, 2009 Pa. senator guilty of $3.5M fraud seeks new trialPHILADELPHIA — A former Pennsylvania state senator convicted of a multimillion-dollar fraud is seeking a new trial on corruption charges, alleging the jury was tainted. A jury in March found Philadelphia Democrat Vincent Fumo defrauded the state Senate, a charity and a museum of $3.5 million.
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman asks for new trial in corruption caseJune 30th, 2009 Ex-Ala. Gov. Don Siegelman asks for new trialMONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former Alabama Gov.
Review ordered in corruption cases of 2 former Alaska lawmakers; release pendingJune 11th, 2009 2 Alaska lawmakers could be freed, review orderedANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two former Alaska state lawmakers could be released from prison soon after a federal appeals court Wednesday ordered their corruption convictions reviewed. The orders were expected after the U.S.
2 convicted in 'At Close Range' killings in Pa. say new book entitles them to retrialJune 9th, 2009 2 killers in 'At Close Range' case seek new trialWEST CHESTER, Pa. — Two brothers convicted of a quadruple killing that inspired a Sean Penn film want a new trial because of a recent book about the case.
Justice Department admits new prosecution mistakes, seeks release of 2 Alaska officialsJune 5th, 2009 Justice Department admits new mistakesWASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder asked a court Thursday to release two imprisoned former Alaska state lawmakers after the Justice Department found prosecutors improperly handled evidence in their trials on corruption charges. The move is the second embarrassing retreat for Justice Department prosecutors since the conviction of former Alaska Sen.
Judge shooting for spring 2010 corruption trial for ex-Ill Gov. BlagojevichJune 1st, 2009 Blagojevich could get spring 2010 trialCHICAGO — The federal judge presiding over ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's corruption case is shooting for a trial in spring 2010.
Derby winner owned by son of figure in Ted Stevens' corruption caseMay 3rd, 2009 Derby winner owned by son of corruption figureANCHORAGE, Alaska — The winner of the Kentucky Derby is owned by the son of a key figure in the corruption trial of former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska.
Airman in Alaska convicted in court-martial on charges of drugging wife to force miscarriageMay 2nd, 2009 Airman in Alaska convicted in forced miscarriageANCHORAGE, Alaska — An airman in Alaska accused of lacing his pregnant wife's food with ulcer medication to force a miscarriage has been convicted by a military panel. Airman 1st Class Scott Boie of Milton, Wis., was convicted Friday in a court-martial on charges of assault and causing the death of the unborn child.
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