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Holder?s Wife Reports to Jury Duty
Posted on September 02, 2010"I'm doing my civic duty," said Sharon Malone, the wife of Attorney General Eric Holder.
BLT: Interior Designer for ICE Pleads Guilty to Defrauding USG
Posted on September 02, 2010The spouse of the Attorney General is not exempt from jury duty, The Washington Post’s Crime Scene blog reported Thursday. Eric Holder and Sharon Malone (Getty Images) Sharon Malone, the wife of Attorney General Eric Holder, reported to jury duty at the D...
SpyTalk: Chinese Spy Who Defected To U.S. Says He Faces Deportation
Posted on September 02, 2010The U.S. government is trying to deport Li Fengzhi, a veteran Chinese intelligence agent who defected here in 2004, back to China, where he could well be executed on charges of treason, Jeff Stein reports.
WP: DOJ Auditors Concerned About D.C. Agency?s Handling of Grants
Posted on September 02, 2010The U.S. government is trying to deport Li Fengzhi, a veteran Chinese intelligence agent who defected here in 2004, back to China, where he could well be executed on charges of treason, Jeff Stein reports.
DMN: Dallas ATF Agent OK After Being Shot Serving Warrant
Posted on September 02, 2010The U.S. government is trying to deport Li Fengzhi, a veteran Chinese intelligence agent who defected here in 2004, back to China, where he could well be executed on charges of treason, Jeff Stein reports.
Husband, Wife to Retire After Combined 81 Years at DOJ
Posted on September 02, 2010The couple handled several high-profile cases, including the Whitewater investigation and the Branch Davidian prosecutions.
DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Sheriff Joe
Posted on September 02, 2010The lawsuit seeks documents from Maricopa Sheriff Joe Arpaio as part of a Justice Department Civil Rights Division investigation. UPDATED: 12:27 p.m.
AP: Former D.C. Prosecutor to Be Installed as Magistrate Judge
Posted on September 02, 2010The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Thursday, saying the controversial Arizona law enforcement official failed to cooperate with an investigation into allegations that his department singles out Hispanics...
DEA to Launch Prescription Drug Initiative
Posted on September 01, 2010Unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs can be dropped off at locations across the United States.
Former SDNY Complex Fraud Chief Moves to DLA Piper
Posted on September 01, 2010The former prosecutor left the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney's office last month after 15 years.
Partisan Gridlock
Posted on September 01, 2010Senate GOP needs to confirm judges, DOJ official says at judicial conference.
Botox Maker Settles False Claims Act Case
Posted on September 01, 2010Allergan Inc. will pay $600 million in fines and forfeiture as part of a plea agreement.
Birmingham News: Siegelman, Scrushy Seek Dismissal of Honest Services Fraud Charges
Posted on September 01, 2010The manufacturer of Botox agreed to plead guilty in a False Claims Act case, in which the pharmaceutical company, Allergan Inc., was accused of unlawfully promoting the anti-wrinkle drug, the head of the Justice Department Civil Division announced Wednesday...
DOJ In Top 10 Best Places to Work in Federal Government
Posted on September 01, 2010The annual rankings are based on a survey of federal workers and take into account information such as how well employees' skills match the agency's mission; the management and leadership at the agency; and work/family balance.
WP: FBI?s Tim Murphy ?Like a Machine?
Posted on September 01, 2010Tim Murphy, who recently became the no. 2 at the FBI, describes himself as a "behind-the-scenes, fix-the-problem kind of guy."
NY Law Journal: Former Penn. Prosecutor Seeks NY Attorney General Post
Posted on September 01, 2010Tim Murphy, who recently became the no. 2 at the FBI, describes himself as a "behind-the-scenes, fix-the-problem kind of guy."
Bloomberg: Former Illinois Gov. Ryan Seeks Void of Conviction, Citing Skilling
Posted on September 01, 2010Tim Murphy, who recently became the no. 2 at the FBI, describes himself as a "behind-the-scenes, fix-the-problem kind of guy."
DOJ Official Slams Republicans for Judicial Confirmation Pace
Posted on August 31, 2010Barack Obama has the lowest judicial confirmation rate of any president in the last three decades.
Reuters: DOJ Appeals Stem Cell Ruling
Posted on August 31, 2010The Assistant Attorney General who heads the Justice Department office that helps the White House vet nominees for federal judgeships blamed Republicans for the low confirmation rate for the Barack Obama administration’s judicial picks, The Los Angeles Times reported...
Former Illinois Federal Prosecutor to DLA Piper
Posted on August 31, 2010The prosecutor had worked in the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney?s office since 1997, most recently as Deputy Chief in the Financial Fraud and Special Prosecutions Section.
Former Alabama U.S. Attorney Candidate Becomes Public Defender
Posted on August 31, 2010The new chief of the Tuscaloosa County, Ala., public defender's office was one of two candidates initially recommended for Middle District of Alabama U.S. Attorney. But his candidacy was scuttled by the White House.
Politico: FBI Responds to Criticism For Allowing Anti-Islam Speaker to Give Talk
Posted on August 31, 2010A lawyer once considered for Middle District of Alabama U.S. Attorney was sworn in as a county public defender on Monday, the Tuscaloosa News reported. Joe Van Heest (via Facebook) Joseph Van Heest, who now leads the Tuscaloosa County, Ala., public defender’s office, was one of two candidates recommended in January 2009 for the U...
Meet Scott Bowen
Posted on August 31, 2010The U.S. Attorney nominee for the Western District of Michigan ran for Michigan attorney general in 2007.
Meet Ripley Rand
Posted on August 31, 2010The U.S. Attorney nominee for the Middle District of North Carolina co-authored a children's book and was a radio disc jockey.
WXVT: Former Mississippi U.S. Attorney Dies
Posted on August 31, 2010Thomas Ramage Ethridge served as U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Mississippi from 1954 to 1961.
WSJ: HP Settles Kickback Probe for $55 Million
Posted on August 31, 2010Thomas Ramage Ethridge served as U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Mississippi from 1954 to 1961.
Macon Telegraph: Former Ga. U.S. Attorney Sworn in as Chief Judge
Posted on August 31, 2010Thomas Ramage Ethridge served as U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Mississippi from 1954 to 1961.
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Does a lawyer have the right to ask what your religion is when it has nothing to do with the situation?
In divorce issues and the children's well being religion doesn't matte...
Well I hold a lease agreement with a long time friend of mine he is the main lease holder but I am on the lease I have never been late on any rent or utilities I am very clean and mostly keep to my self but if soemthing
as long as your name is on the lease and youve done nothing illegal, you dont ha...
Personal information/online harassment?
Quit talking with people on message boards that support these activities. The se...
Is there a time limit where someone can't be convicted of a sexual crime after the child has told someone?
The statute of limitations can differ from state to state. Look into it by conta...
My children's school is falsely charging me with truancy. The local district justice works for the school in the most blatently open way. And his wife works for the district, too! They have violated private health record
I am no lawer by any means, so I would love for someone to verify what I have to...








