Yale University retiree seeks probation after bringing guns, ammo to campusOctober 1st, 2009 Yale retiree seeks probation on gun chargeNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A retired Yale University employee has applied for a form of probation after showing up at the Ivy League school with a rifle, ammunition and a knife.
Sixth former State Department employee pleads guilty to illegally accessing passport filesAugust 26th, 2009 Sixth person pleads guilty to passport snoopingWASHINGTON — A sixth person who worked at the State Department has pleaded guilty to sneaking a peek at celebrity passport files. Former State Department employee Karal Busch admitted Wednesday that, out of curiosity, she illegally looked at more than 64 passport applications submitted by famous Americans.
Fifth State Department worker pleads guilty to illegally accessing celebrity passport filesAugust 17th, 2009 Fifth person pleads guilty to passport snoopingWASHINGTON — A fifth State Department worker has been convicted of snooping into the passport files of famous Americans. Kevin Young, a 22-year veteran of the State Department from Temple Hills, Md., pleaded guilty Monday to illegally accessing more than 125 confidential passport applications for celebrities, professional athletes and a politician.
One-time aide to former Rep. Weldon sentenced to 3 years of probation on conspiracy chargeJuly 30th, 2009 Former congressional aide sentenced to probationWASHINGTON — The one-time top aide to former Rep. Curt Weldon has been sentenced to three years probation for not reporting to the House income his wife made for doing work for a nonprofit company tied to Weldon.
Fourth person pleads guilty to looking a passport applications for celebrities and politiciansJuly 10th, 2009 Fourth person pleads guilty to passport peekingWASHINGTON — The investigation into who snooped into confidential passport files of famous Americans has resulted in a fourth criminal conviction. Twenty-seven-year-old William Celey of Washington pleaded guilty Friday to unauthorized computer access.
IG Report: Bush surveillance program extended well beyond just warrentless wiretappingJuly 10th, 2009 Surveillance went beyond warrantless wiretappingWASHINGTON — A new internal government report says President George W. Bush authorized secret intelligence activities shortly after the Sept.
Report: Top Bush officials including ex-attorney general, CIA chief snubbed wiretapping reviewJuly 10th, 2009 Report: Bush officials snubbed wiretapping reviewWASHINGTON — Former Attorney General John Ashcroft and ex-CIA Director George Tenet are among the Bush administration officials who refused to be interviewed for a government report on the warrantless wiretapping program. The Bush-era program conducted electronic surveillance on calls and e-mails within the U.S.
Passport peeker sentenced to probation, $5,000 fine for unauthorized access to famous filesJuly 8th, 2009 Passport file peeker ordered to pay $5,000 fineWASHINGTON — A 30-year veteran of the State Department has to pay a $5,000 fine for illegally peeking at passport files of famous Americans. Gerald Lueders (LOO-ders) of Woodbridge, Va., also was sentenced Wednesday to one year's probation for looking at more than 50 of the confidential files for celebrities, politicians, media figures and acquaintances.
Ex-Hollywood private eye Pellicano pleads not guilty to threatening LA Times reporterJune 18th, 2009 Pellicano pleads not guilty to LA reporter threatsLOS ANGELES — Former Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano has pleaded not guilty to threatening a Los Angeles Times reporter who wrote about one of his high-powered clients. Pellicano and the man he allegedly hired to threaten journalist Anita Busch both pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Los Angeles to conspiracy and making criminal threats.
Justice Department refuses to release documents in wiretapping case; showdown with judge loomsMay 31st, 2009 Gov't refuses to release documents in wiretap caseWASHINGTON — The Obama administration insists it has no obligation to provide access to a top secret document in a wiretapping case, setting up a showdown next week with the judge who ordered it released. Justice Department lawyers, in a response Friday with the U.S.
Justice Department refuses to release documents in wiretapping case; showdown with judge loomsMay 30th, 2009 Gov't refuses to release secret documentsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration insists it has no obligation to provide access to a top secret document in a wiretapping case, setting up a showdown next week with the judge who ordered it released. Justice Department lawyers, in a response Friday with the U.S.
Sean Penn files for divorceApril 30th, 2009 LONDON - Just a year after they got back together, actor Sean Penn and his wife Robin are once again heading towards splitsville. The Oscar-winning actor filed for separation just days after their 13th wedding anniversary.
Singapore teen on probation for having sex with 10-year-oldApril 10th, 2009 SINGAPORE - A teenager who had sex with a 10-year-old girl was placed on 18 months of probation after a guilty plea, a newspaper reported Friday. Xia Yun, 19, pleaded guilty to two counts of carnal connection after having sex with the girl in his home in November 2007 when he was 17, the Straits Times said.
Rihanna looks for new homeMarch 27th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Rihanna seems set to move away from her boyfriend Chris Brown who allegedly beat her up. She has told her estate agent to help her find a new home.
Julia Roberts wasn't considered actress material!February 1st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Julia Roberts struggled to get noticed by Hollywood agents because they labelled her 'too trailer park' when she first started out as an actress. The 41-year-old star shot to fame in the early 1990s playing a prostitute in 'Pretty Woman', opposite Richard Gere but according to tell-all social phenomenon The Cult of Celebrity, Roberts' promising talent was lost on some of Hollywood's biggest bookers, contactmusic.com.
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