I have reported previously about the criminal problems facing my home county in Ohio. Today another big Republican name has been indicted: A former Butler County commissioner, state lawmaker and Children Services director has been indicted on federal charges. Mike Fox was indicted on six charges of mail or wire fraud, while attorney Robert Schuler […]
From Lexington, Kentucky: Five Clay County officials, including the circuit court judge, the county clerk, and election officers were arrested Thursday after they were indicted on federal charges accusing them of using corrupt tactics to obtain political power and personal gain. The 10-count indictment, unsealed Thursday, accused the defendants of a conspiracy from March 2002 […]
I really hope this is the guy: A California man suspected of mailing threatening letters containing a suspicious white powder to celebrities and U.S. politicians has been arrested and could face federal charges on Monday, the FBI said. Investigators identified Chad Castagana, 39, of Woodland Hills, California, as the person suspected of sending more than […]
Every hour this story seems to multiply now. The latest from Brian Ross shows now that there could very well be criminal charges: In addition to explicit sexual language, former Congressman Mark Foley’s Internet messages also include repeated efforts to get the underage recipient to rendezvous with him at night. “I would drive a few […]
About time justice gets served here in the Buckeye State: A prominent GOP fundraiser at the center of an Ohio political scandal changed his plea to guilty Wednesday on federal charges that he illegally funneled donations to President Bush’s re-election campaign. How many illegal activities have to occur and result in convictions before we can […]
This could turn into something big: A coin dealer and major GOP fundraiser asked Wednesday to change his not guilty pleas to federal charges that he illegally funneled donations to President Bush’s re-election campaign. Tom Noe had denied illegally funneling $45,400 in contributions to President Bush’s re-election bid. He was accused of giving money directly […]
Jack Abramoff is to enter his guilty plea today in Florida clearing the way for federal investigators to go after some big names on Capital Hill. WASHINGTON – Lobbyist Jack Abramoff will plead guilty to federal charges in Washington and Miami, clearing the way for him to cooperate in a massive government investigation of influence […]
YesterdayI reported on Deborah Davis who is facing federal charges for not showing her ID to a police officer on a bus during a random check. Today we learn about the Pentagon wanting to expand it’s powers to operate domestically and investigate citizens of this country: This from the Washington Post: The Defense Department has […]