South Africa’s former police chief denies corruption charge, says he’s victim of conspiracyJOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s former police chief has pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption and accepting a bribe from a convicted drug smuggler. Oklahoma trooper suspended earlier for fight with paramedic again accused of excessive forceHOLDENVILLE, Okla. — An Oklahoma trooper previously suspended for fighting with an ambulance driver is on paid administrative leave after being accused of using excessive force. Police chiefs urge nationwide community watch, say it could have helped in major terror caseDENVER — A store clerk’s curiosity about why Najibullah Zazi was buying large quantities of beauty supply products indicated that something about the transaction wasn’t quite right — and it’s an example of the kind of citizen vigilance that can combat terror, a police commander said Saturday. Anti-terror community watch program backed by police tells public what to be on alert forDENVER — A store clerk’s curiosity about why Najibullah Zazi was buying large quantities of beauty supply products indicated that something about the transaction wasn’t quite right — and it’s an example of the kind of citizen vigilance that can combat terror, a police commander said Saturday. Judge turns back challenge to evidence collected during weeklong raid at polygamist sect ranchSAN ANGELO, Texas — A Texas judge ruled Friday that prosecutors could use thousands of documents seized during a weeklong raid of a polygamist sect’s West Texas ranch in upcoming criminal trials even though search warrants were prompted by faked reports of abuse. Immigrant deaths near US-Mexico border in 2009 expected to surpass previous year’s totalPHOENIX — The number of immigrants who died while sneaking across America’s southern border in the last 12 months is expected to surpass the previous year’s total, even as fewer people are getting caught entering the country illegally. DA: CBS News employee pleads not guilty in NYC to plotting $2M extortion of David LettermanNEW YORK — A CBS News employee is out of jail on bond after pleading not guilty to trying to blackmail David Letterman for $2 million. DA: CBS News employee indicted in NYC in plot to extort $2M from David LettermanNEW YORK — A CBS News employee has been indicted in an extortion plot against David Letterman, who acknowledged sexual relationships with female staffers on his show after the man tried to blackmail him for $2 million, the Manhattan district attorney said Friday. Montana attorney general launches investigation of jail deal with Calif companyBILLINGS, Mont. — Montana’s attorney general launched an investigation Thursday into a California company that wants to take over an empty jail in the rural city of Hardin, following revelations that the company’s lead figure is a convicted felon with a history of fraud. Montana AG launches investigation of jail deal with Calif. entrepreneur who has checkered pastBILLINGS, Mont. — Montana’s attorney general has launched an investigation into a California company’s plan to take over the city of Hardin’s $27 million jail, following revelations that the company’s lead figure is a convicted felon with a history of fraud. Cousin of Texas Gov. Rick Perry killed in backyard gunfire exchange with sheriff’s deputiesAUSTIN, Texas — A cousin of Texas Gov. Rick Perry was shot and killed over the weekend in his backyard during an exchange of gunfire with sheriff’s deputies, officials said Thursday. Obama’s deputy national security adviser Mark Lippert leaving to return to active duty NavyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s deputy national security adviser is taking a leave of absence. Judge orders FBI to release much of its interview with Cheney during CIA leak investigationWASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Thursday that the FBI must publicly reveal much of its notes from an interview with former Vice President Dick Cheney during the investigation into who leaked the identity of a CIA operative. California entrepreneur promising to revitalize rural Montana town has checkered pastBILLINGS, Mont. — Michael Hilton showed up in Hardin, Mont., last week, presenting himself as an economic savior, the man who would take over the town’s $27 million jail — empty since it was built as a development project in 2007 — and provide 200 new jobs in the process. Police shoot, kill man accused of killing son’s mother, another man before fleeing with boyANAHEIM, Calif. — Police say they have shot and killed a man accused of abducting his 5-year-old son after he allegedly killed the boy’s mother and her boyfriend at her home in Southern California. CA entrepreneur promising to revitalize rural MT town has checkered pastBILLINGS, Mont. — Michael Hilton showed up in Hardin, Mont., last week, presenting himself as an economic savior, the man who would take over the town’s $27 million jail — empty since it was built as a development project in 2007 — and provide 200 new jobs in the process. FBI denies editing security camera footage of aftermath of deadly 1995 Oklahoma City bombingOKLAHOMA CITY — The FBI says it did not edit videotapes of the aftermath of the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building before turning them over to an attorney who is conducting an unofficial inquiry into the bombing. FBI director discounts suggestions police miscommunication damaged terror caseWASHINGTON — FBI Director Robert Mueller rejected suggestions Wednesday that poor coordination between the FBI and New York Police Department damaged the investigation of an Afghan immigrant charged with plotting a bomb attack in New York City. 1 Wis. sheriff’s deputy resigns, 1 demoted after Facebook video shows burning uniformed effigyCHILTON, Wis. — One eastern Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy has resigned and another has been demoted after a video on Facebook showed them and others burning a dummy in a department uniform. Questions arise about others in NYC terrorism plot as suspect set to be arraignedNEW YORK — An Afghan immigrant is scheduled to appear in federal court to be arraigned on charges he was planning a terrorist attack on New York City. In rare decisions, judges allow suits to advance against former Bush administration officialsWASHINGTON — High-ranking government officials are usually protected from claims that they violated a person’s civil rights. In lawsuits stemming from law enforcement and intelligence efforts after the Sept. 11 attacks, three federal courts have left open the possibility that former Attorney General John Ashcroft and a lieutenant may be held personally liable. Law enforcement official: Authorities know possible accomplices of NYC terror suspectNEW YORK — A law enforcement official has confirmed that investigators have identified possible accomplices of an Afghan immigrant accused of plotting a terrorist attack on New York. NYC terrorism suspect scheduled for arraignment on WMD charges in federal courtNEW YORK — An Afghan immmigrant accused of plotting to turn common chemicals into explosives that could have targeted New York City is due in federal court Tuesday, a day after authorities confirmed that they know the identities of three believed to have been in on the scheme. Buddhists: Mob, police force last followers of famed monk to leave Vietnam monasteryHANOI, Vietnam — Followers of a world-famous Buddhist teacher say police and a mob of villagers have forced them out of a monastery in central Vietnam, ending their monthslong standoff with the communist authorities over religious freedom. Courts let 3 post-9/11 lawsuits try to hold Bush officials personally liable for terror policyWASHINGTON — Former Attorney General John Ashcroft and one of his hardline lieutenants face the rare prospect of being held personally liable for alleged violations of individuals’ rights in the aggressive aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Union leaders clash with police while protesting mass layoffs by Puerto Rico’s governmentSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Union leaders scuffled with police outside the governor’s mansion Tuesday during a protest against mass layoffs of public workers in this U.S. territory, which has a jobless rate higher than any U.S. state. Police: Retired cop-turned-pastor shoots, wounds intruder who broke into his Detroit churchDETROIT — A retired police officer-turned-pastor shot and wounded a man who broke into his Detroit church, police said Monday. President praises NYPD for ‘exceptional teamwork’ during briefing on terror caseNEW YORK — President Barack Obama praised the police department on Saturday for its work in disrupting a possible terrorist bombing plot aimed at commuter trains. Terror suspect’s attorney says feds don’t have evidence of bomb-making for 9/11 anniversaryDENVER — Claims that an Afghan immigrant was on the verge of unleashing a terrorist attack on New York City on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks are missing a key element: explosives or the chemicals allegedly used to make them, the man’s attorney said. Sheriff seeks public’s help in Ill. family slaying, says suspect or suspects may be injuredLINCOLN, Ill. — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in solving the slayings of five members of a central Illinois family, saying the suspect or suspects may be injured. |
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