3 Chinese nationals, 2 companies charged in Boston with violating US export lawsOctober 5th, 2009 3 Chinese, 2 firms face export charges in BostonBOSTON — Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts have filed charges against three Chinese citizens and two corporations for conspiring to illegally export military products. Prosecutors said Monday that the employees of Chitron Electronics Inc.
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.
41 indicted in $2 million-a-month Denver methamphetamine ringAugust 24th, 2009 41 indicted in $2 million-a-month Denver meth ringDENVER — Colorado authorities say they've broken up a drug ring responsible for importing and distributing more than $2 million worth of methamphetamine in the Denver area each month. State Attorney General John Suthers said Monday 41 people have been indicted.
Mexican police detain 11 suspected La Familia cartel members at meth labJuly 26th, 2009 Mexico police catch 11 cartel suspects at meth labMEXICO CITY — Mexican police say they have captured 11 suspected members of the La Familia cartel and seized a methamphetamine lab in the western state of Michoacan. The Public Safety Department says federal police detected the lab allegedly operated by La Familia after a strong chemical smell was reported in a rural area of the state.
US residents charged with kidnapping Mexican baby girl, could face 50 years in prisonJuly 21st, 2009 US residents charged with kidnapping Mexican babyMONTERREY, Mexico — Two U.S. residents have been charged with kidnapping a 3-month-old Mexican girl and trying to smuggle her out of the country.
US files new charges _ and offers rewards _ for Mexican cartel leadersJuly 20th, 2009 New charges, rewards in drug warWASHINGTON — The US government has filed new charges against top Mexican drug suspects and offered a total of $50 million in rewards for their capture. The Justice Department says an updated indictment made public Monday in Washington adds the names of three alleged lieutenants of the Mexican drug cartel called "The Company" and its offshoot, Los Zetas.
German prosecutors file 27,900 formal accessory to murder charges against DemjanjukJuly 13th, 2009 Prosecutors formally charge DemjanjukMUNICH — German prosecutors have formally charged John Demjanjuk with 27,900 counts of being an accessory to murder. Munich prosecutors say in a brief statement that the charges were filed on Monday.
Judge asks if dismissal of big cases shows prosecutors have a pattern of mishandling evidenceJune 30th, 2009 Judge grills prosecutors on evidence handlingWASHINGTON — A judge asked federal prosecutors in a major drug-dealing case Tuesday if they have a pattern of mishandling evidence after a second high-profile prosecution fell apart in his courtroom because of witness problems. U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan said he saw similar prosecutorial mishandling in the dismissed corruption conviction against former Republican Sen.
A look at numbers behind Missouri's meth problemJune 3rd, 2009 A look at numbers behind Missouri's meth problemMissouri had far and away the most meth lab busts and dump site discoveries in the first quarter of 2009, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Here are the top 10 states for the number of meth incidents:
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Pa. Gov. Rendell asks for federal charges against 2 teens in Mexican immigrant's beating deathMay 30th, 2009 Pa. governor seeks fed charges in immigrant deathHARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov.
Federal agents in Atlanta make biggest Mexican meth seizure ever recorded in eastern USMay 13th, 2009 Biggest meth seizure in eastern US made in AtlantaATLANTA — Federal authorities in Atlanta on Wednesday announced the biggest seizure of Mexican crystal methamphetamine ever recorded east of the Mississippi River. Federal drug enforcement agents seized about 351 pounds of meth from two houses in Duluth, in suburban Atlanta, in an operation that began Sunday and extended into Monday morning.
'I Wish I Had a Girl (Who Walked Like That)' singer arrested for meth in IndianaMay 9th, 2009 'I Wish I Had a Girl' singer arrested for methINDIANAPOLIS — Late-1980s pop artist Henry Lee Summer has been arrested in Indianapolis on methamphetamine possession and other charges. Summer was arrested Tuesday after police say he threw drugs from his car during a traffic stop.
Mother of Yankees' pitcher Joba Chamberlain jailed in Nebraska on suspicion of selling methMay 5th, 2009 Joba's mom jailed, suspected of selling methLINCOLN, Neb. — The mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain has been arrested on charges of selling methamphetamine to an undercover police officer in February.
Feds move to dismiss espionage-related charges against former pro-Israel lobbyistsMay 1st, 2009 Feds to toss charges against pro-Israel lobbyistsALEXANDRIA, Va. — Federal prosecutors are moving to dismiss espionage-related charges against two former pro-Israel lobbyists who had been accused of disclosing classified defense information.
Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against all Grace executivesApril 28th, 2009 Judge continues trial against 4 Grace executivesMISSOULA, Mont. — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss environmental crime charges against four former executives of W.R.