Prosecutor: NJ political consultant found dead had been suffering from illness, tests pendingJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the death of a political consultant who was arrested in last week’s federal corruption sweep in New Jersey. White supremacist indicted in Holocaust museum shooting; could face death penaltyWASHINGTON — A federal grand jury indicted an elderly white supremacist Wednesday on charges that could earn him the death penalty in the fatal shooting of a security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington. White supremacist indicted in museum shooting; hate crimes charges added to caseWASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has indicted the white supremacist accused of fatally shooting a security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington. Federal judge says documents in Blagojevich corruption case must remain mostly under sealCHICAGO — A federal judge says he’ll largely turn down media requests for access to sealed documents in former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s (blah-GOY’-uh-vich-is) political corruption case. Official: Members of NC family that includes terror suspects denied entry to Israel on 07 tripRALEIGH, N.C. — Israel denied entry two years ago to members of a North Carolina family that includes three men accused of plotting to execute terror attacks in foreign countries, an official said Wednesday. NC neighbors find terrorism accusations against man in their midst hard to swallowRALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina man described as family-oriented and quick to help neighbors was recruiting and training aspiring terrorists to wage jihad, federal authorities say, accusations that family and neighbors find hard to believe. AP NewsBreak: Feds search for 1 member of NC ‘jihad’ group who recently went to PakistanRALEIGH, N.C. — Federal authorities searched overseas Tuesday for a U.S. citizen charged with plotting “violent jihad” as part of a North Carolina-based group of aspiring international terrorists. Wife says North Carolina terror suspect part of ordinary family, calls charges unsubstantiatedRALEIGH, N.C. — The wife of a North Carolina man charged with plotting violent jihad says they are an “ordinary family” and care about other human beings. AP NewsBreak: Feds say 1 member of North Carolina ‘jihad’ group still being soughtRALEIGH, N.C. — Federal authorities were searching Tuesday for a U.S. citizen charged with plotting “violent jihad” as part of a North Carolina group suspected of international terrorist aspirations. NC father, sons, 4 men charged as “violent jihad” group plotting international attacksRALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina father who led an unobtrusive rural life as a drywall contractor had militant roots dating back to 1980s Afghanistan and Pakistan and secretly led a U.S. group plotting international terrorism, federal prosecutors said. North Carolina terror suspect nearly lost limbs after 1991 bank robbery conviction in PakistanRALEIGH, N.C. — American Daniel Patrick Boyd faced stern a punishment after being convicted of robbing a bank in Pakistan: Losing a hand and foot. Texas grand jury declines to indict father of Packers WR Donald DriverHOUSTON — A Harris County grand jury has declined to indict the father of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver, who said three Houston police officers beat him during a traffic stop. 7 North Carolina men charged with terror conspiracy, accused of advancing ‘violent jihad’RALEIGH, N.C. — A father, his two sons and four other men living in North Carolina are accused of mililtary-style training at home and plotting “violent jihad” abroad, federal authorities said Monday. US files new charges in drug war, offers $50M in rewards for capture of Mexican cartel leadersNEW YORK — The Department of State offered up to $50 million Monday for information leading to the arrests of 10 top Mexican drug suspects accused of key roles in a violent organization estimated to have sold more than $1 billion worth of drugs in the United States. Witness says pastor asked, ‘Do you think I’m a dirty old man?’ as girl rubbed his thighsTEXARKANA, Ark. — A former follower of evangelist Tony Alamo told federal jurors at his sex-crimes trial Monday that the preacher lashed out at her when she grimaced at the sight of a 9-year-old girl rubbing his thighs. Former Iowa kosher slaughterhouse manager faces new charges stemming from immigration raidCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Federal prosecutors have added wire and mail fraud charges to the allegations against the former manager of a kosher slaughterhouse in northeast Iowa. Detroit political consultant, former Michigan lawmaker indicted in Conyers corruption caseDETROIT — A federal grand jury has indicted a political consultant on corruption charges, accusing him of working with a Detroit City Council member to shake down businesses for bribes in exchange for favors. In Minneapolis, some weary Somalis hope indictments ease mistrust, fear wracking communityMINNEAPOLIS — Over the long months that federal investigators delved into the baffling recruitment of young men who left Minneapolis to fight with Islamic militants in Somalia, the city’s Somali community grappled with the fear they would all be branded terrorists. Federal grand jury indicts 2 on terror charges in Minnesota missing Somalis caseMINNEAPOLIS — Two men are accused of supporting terrorism in a grand jury indictment unsealed Monday, the first charges in an investigation into the disappearances of several young Somali men who activists believe were recruited from the Minneapolis area by radical elements in Somalia. Dozens indicted in SoCal for massive Medi-Cal fraud scheme involving handicapped childrenLOS ANGELES — The U.S. attorney’s office has indicted more than 40 people in Southern California linked to a ring that allegedly defrauded the Medi-Cal system out of millions of dollars. Driver in Boston trolley accident indicted on negligence charge, accused of textingBOSTON — A Boston subway trolley driver was indicted Wednesday on allegations that he was sending a text message when the car he was operating plowed into another train, injuring more than 50 people. Ex-Illinois governor aide pleads guilty to taking part in plan over Obama’s former Senate seatCHICAGO — A former chief of staff to Rod Blagojevich pleaded guilty Wednesday to taking part in a scheme to use President Barack Obama’s Senate seat as leverage to get the then-governor into a high-paying job. Attorney: Ex-Illinois governor’s chief of staff expected to plead guilty to corruption chargesCHICAGO — A defense attorney for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s last chief of staff says his client will likely plead guilty to corruption charges. Prosecutors appeal international court decision not to indict Sudan president for genocideTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have appealed the tribunal’s decision not to indict Sudan’s president on charges of waging genocide in Darfur, according to a document released Tuesday. Boston City Councilor Turner alleges former A.G. Ashcroft behind his extortion indictmentBOSTON — A Boston city councilor charged with extortion alleges the state’s former U.S. attorney targeted him at the behest of former Attorney General John Ashcroft. Prosecutors appeal order that would free Texas billionaire Stanford on bond pending trialHOUSTON — Prosecutors are asking a federal judge to delay an order allowing Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford to post bond that would free him until he is tried on charges he swindled investors out of $7 billion. NYC man indicted on murder, other charges for shooting at Harvard University dormWOBURN, Mass. — A New York City man has been indicted in the shooting death of a 21-year-old man inside a Harvard University dormitory last month. Brothers from Illinois indicted in mail bombing that injured Scottsdale diversity directorPHOENIX — Two white supremacists from Illinois have been indicted in a 2004 mail bombing that injured the diversity director in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale, federal authorities said. Indicted Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford pleads not guilty to fraud chargesHOUSTON — Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford has pleaded not guilty to charges he swindled investors out of $7 billion as part of a massive investment scam. Handcuffs, leg chains for Stanford arriving at court in Houston in fraud, conspiracy caseHOUSTON — Billionaire R. Allen Stanford arrived at a federal courthouse Thursday wearing handcuffs and leg chains as he faces charges of fraud and conspiracy related to allegations that he swindled investors out of $7 billion in an elaborate Ponzi scheme. |