BOSTON—A Haitian airline passenger who argued with other passengers over a reclined seat and chased a crew member down the aisle was indicted for interference with flight crew members, the federal government…
Former Houston Cop Facing Up to Life in Prison for Conspiring to Provide Security During Narcotics Deals
HOUSTON—A former five-year veteran of the Houston Police Department plead guilty to providing security during a narcotics deal which involved 22 pounds of cocaine, federal officials said last week. Marcos E. Carrion…
The Ban on Booze During Prohibition Lead People to Do or Propose Some Crazy Things
Here are some facts about Prohibition from 1920 to 1933, according to Prohibition Repeal. So convinced were they that alcohol was the cause of virtually all crime that, on the eve of…
Former Taiwan Resident Admits Helping North Korea Build Weapons of Mass Destruction
CHICAGO — A former Taiwan resident admitted to supplying manufacturing machinery to North Korea that were used to construct weapons of mass destruction, the U.S. Department announced last week. Hsien Tsai, 69, also…
Tulsa Pastor Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly a Million Dollars Earmarked for a Community Center
OKLAHOMA – A 63-year-old pastor, who had spent prison time for larceny, admitted that he used contributions for a community center for personal purchases, including hotels, gambling, liquor, automobiles, and jewelry, federal officials announced…
Madison Wisconsin Police Chief: “Police Rifles: Why We Carry What We Do.”
Madison Wisconsin Police Chief Michael C. Koval posted in his blog the following opinion commentary in response to a local newspaper: In a recent opinion commentary submitted by a guest in a local…
Criticism Over Police Fatal Shootings Continues as Calls for a Police Oversight Committee Increase
BY RAUL HERNANDEZ American Justice Notebook Reporter OXNARD, CALIFORNIA — The jaywalking case – the People vs. Francisco Romero – has lingered in the Ventura County courts for a year. The court…
Former N.J. Union Boss Sent to Prison for Collecting “Christmastime Tributes” From Members
NEWARK, NJ—The former president of the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1235 was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in federal prison for conspiring to extort “Christmastime tributes” from members, officials said. Vincent Aulisi,…
Man Gets Nearly 19 Years in Prison for 17 Armed Robberies Committed Within Six Months
NEWARK, NJ—A Newark man who committed 17 armed robberies in three counties within a six-month period was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 19 years in prison, officials said. Bobby Dawson, 31, previously pleaded…
A Former Judge Pleads Guilty to Obstruction of Justice Involving Bid Rigging
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI— A judge plead guilty Tuesday to obstruction of justice involving a bid rigging from local contractors for the construction of a home for a ward, officials said. Joe Dale Walker,…
A Man WhoThrew Molotov Cocktails At Congressman’s Office Faces Additional Charges
KANSAS CITY— More charges were tacked onto an indictment charging a 28-year-old man with throwing a Molotov cocktails at a U.S. Congressman’s Office, officials said Wednesday. Eric G. King, 28, of Kansas…
City of Oxnard Hired S.F. Law Firm to Investigate Alleged Shooting-Tattoos “Earned” by Cops; Justice Department Reviewing Investigation
BY RAUL HERNANDEZ American Justice Notebook Reporter OXNARD, CALIFORNIA — The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing an ongoing internal investigation by the Oxnard Police Department surrounding allegations that the city’s police officers …