Some still support embattled Detroit mayor Aug 20, 2008
Kilpatrick and former Chief of Staff Christine Beatty face trial in Circuit Court on charges of perjury, misconduct and obstruction of justice. The Wayne County prosecutor's office accuse them of lying during a whistle-blowers' trial about whether they had an intimate relationship and their roles in the firing of a police official. (CNN -- US)
Last sentencing in N.O. City Hall corruption case Aug 20, 2008
DeCay and Barre also pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice ... Pleaded guilty Jan. 14, 2007, to one count each of conspiracy, mail fraud and obstruction of justice. (WWLTV.com, LA)
5th Person Charged in Honeymoon Murder Aug 20, 2008
Last week, two women were charged with robbery, obstruction of justice and receiving stolen property for their alleged roles in the case. 1. (ABC News)
Judge: Detroit mayor removal hearing can't proceed Aug 19, 2008
Kilpatrick's legal mess stems from a text-messaging sex scandal that unfolded in late January, leading the Wayne County prosecutor to charge him and his ex-top aide with perjury, misconduct and obstruction of justice. He also faces two felony assault charges filed by the state attorney general's office. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Judge blocks effort to oust Detroit mayor Aug 19, 2008
The ruling by Wayne County Circuit Judge Robert Ziolkowski is a rare legal win for Kilpatrick, who has been charged with perjury, misconduct, obstruction of justice and assault. He still could be removed from office through a Sept. 3 misconduct hearing that Gov. Jennifer Granholm is to preside over. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Officials considering controversial algebra software Aug 18, 2008
Mose Jefferson was indicted on bribery, obstruction of justice and money-laundering charges in April. He is accused of paying a former Orleans School Board president a series of bribes totaling 140,000 in exchange for supporting the lease of I CAN Learn programs. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
FBI talks to 2 county officials Aug 17, 2008
"If an investigation existed, to comment substantially would fulfill the necessary elements of a federal offense regarding obstruction of justice. Therefore, as an elected public official responding on behalf of the citizens of St. Johns County in reference to any investigation being conducted by any law enforcement authority, the FBI or otherwise, I am unable to either confirm or deny that such an investigation is being conducted.". (Tracey Eaton is an instructor of journalism at Flagler... (The St. Augustine Record)
Detroit mayor to be tried for assault Aug 16, 2008
Here he's seen Thursday duringhis arraignment for obstruction of justice ... Kilpatrick and his former top aide, Christine Beatty, were charged in March with conspiracy, perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct in office, mostly tied to their testimony in a civil trial. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Detroit mayor to face trial Aug 16, 2008
The mayor and his former top aide, Christine Beatty, were charged in March with conspiracy, perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct in office, mostly tied to their testimony in a civil trial. Sexually explicit text messages between the pair, published by the Detroit Free Press in January, contradict their denial of an affair, a key point in the trial last year involving a former deputy police chief. (New Haven Register, CT)
Chicago man convicted of robbing five in Bloomington Aug 16, 2008
Woods also was convicted of resisting arrest by running away and obstruction of justice for giving police a false name. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Judge: Detroit mayor to face felony trial Aug 16, 2008
White also said Kilpatrick berated his partner, Investigator JoAnn Kinney, and told her she should be ashamed of herself for being a black woman and working on this case, an apparent reference to the conspiracy, perjury, misconduct in office and obstruction of justice charges against the mayor ... Parkman also said he would prove that Kilpatrick was set up by officers working for the prosecutor's office, who have filed eight felony charges against Kilpatrick for conspiracy, perjury, misconduct... (USA Today)
POLICE REPORTS Aug 16, 2008
Brandon A. Russell, 28, 218 Beech Grove Dr., Reserve, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute 28g-199g, distribution/manufacturing schedule I CDS, battery of a police officer, obstruction of justice tampering with evidence, illegal use of weapons during a felony, contraband taken to or from a penal institution. Javen Young, 17, 222 13th St., Reserve, illegal use of weapons during a felony, misdemeanor possession of marijuana. (L Observateur, LA)
Patent lawsuit puts spotlight on a pair of heavyweights Aug 16, 2008
Lerach left the firm before pleading guilty to obstruction of justice in a federal probe of kickbacks paid to class-action plaintiffs by his former firm Milberg Weiss. Jonathan Sidener: (619) 293-1239. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Two Virgin Islands Commissioners Sentenced in $1.4 Million Bribery and Kickback Scheme Aug 15, 2008
Plaskett was also convicted on two counts of obstruction of justice, stemming from his efforts to conceal the bribery and kickback scheme from federal and local investigators as well as a grand jury. Specifically, evidence at trial revealed that Plaskett attempted to have fictitious documents created and backdated to falsely document work never done by the same shell company on a different government contract valued at $130,000. (PR Newswire)
Dems fear Kilpatrick could hurt Obama Aug 15, 2008
Retired Wayne County Circuit Judge Leonard Townsend briefly struck down the mayor's court-ordered travel restrictions in the perjury, conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges brought by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. The restrictions and the mayor's GPS tether were back in place three hours later when 36th District Judge Ronald Giles reaffirmed them as part of his bond stemming from charges he assaulted two investigators in his case brought by state Attorney General Mike Cox. (DetNews.com)
More Powhatan Arrests Aug 15, 2008
Bennett B. Davis, 19, charged with six counts of accessory after the fact, one count of obstruction of justice, one charge of possession of marijuana. Brad L. Harris, 34, charged with six counts of accessory after the fact, one count of destroying, altering, or concealing physical evidence in a felony, one count of obstruction of justice ... David T. Franklin, 22, charged with six counts of accessory after the fact, one count of obstruction of justice. (WTVR.com, VA)
Subpoenas issued in injury cases Aug 14, 2008
The files' disappearance prompted federal authorities to launch a parallel investigation of potential obstruction of justice and theft, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Fire Department has turned over surveillance video and entry data from its headquarters building in Roxbury for the investigation, and yesterday's subpoenas appear to be part of that inquiry, the officials said. (Boston Globe)
Texas Man Pleads Guilty in International Child Exploitation Enterprise Case Aug 14, 2008
Wayerski has pleaded guilty to six counts relating to his criminal activities as a member of the group, including: engaging in a child exploitation enterprise; conspiracy to advertise, transport, ship, receive and possess child pornography; advertising child pornography; transporting child pornography; receiving child pornography; and obstruction of justice. The charges were brought under the Child Exploitation Enterprise statute, passed in July 2006 as part of the Adam Walsh Child Protection... (PR Newswire)
OLYMPIC TICKER Pau Gasol: Photo not meant to offend Chinese Aug 14, 2008
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick stands accused of perjury, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and misconduct. HUNGRY. (Detroit Free Press)
Shame on you (734) Aug 13, 2008
" http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=53070 Scott W. Ballo, a long-time spokesman for various Democratic political campaigns and a former communications director for the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department, was arraigned today in Marion County Circuit Court on two charges of encouraging child sex abuse (both misdemeanors) and one charge of official misconduct (also a misdemeanor), according to the court clerk's office. The charges relate to pornography... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Judge rules Detroit mayor didn't violate bond Aug 13, 2008
Mr. Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty, were charged in March with perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct in office in connection to their testimony in a civil trial. Text messages contradict their denial of an affair, a key point in the civil trial last year. (Globe and Mail -- International)
NPP 'Azar' Promises And Corruption (part 1) Aug 13, 2008
But theirs has been a incessant stream of thwarting episodes of larceny, forgery, deceit, obstruction of justice, impersonation, unethical, nepotism, misappropriation of funds, bribes, drug dealing, illegal receipt of kickbacks from public contracts, hooliganism (remember Legon 2005 and 2007. adultery, wife snatching, favoritisms and sheer incompetence. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Two Former Sheriff's Deputies Indicted on Civil Rights and Obstruction Charges Aug 12, 2008
sheriff's deputies, William Rogers, 57, and Jeffrey Rogers, 37, were indicted by a federal grand jury today in a three-count indictment, which included civil rights and obstruction of justice charges, announced Grace Chung Becker, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division and Jim M. Greenlee, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi. The indictment alleges that in June 2008, William Rogers, then a deputy sheriff for Tippah County, and his... (PR Newswire)
Mich. AG: Kwame Kilpatrick Violated Bond Terms, Again Aug 12, 2008
Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty, were charged in March with perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct in office. They will be arraigned Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court. (Fox News)
Frank Quattrone is back, with an opinion on the state of research Aug 12, 2008
His career was famously derailed by a four-year-long public battle against obstruction of justice charges at the height of the previous market bubble. The charges were ultimately dropped, and he's now back in business. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Ex-Tippah Co. deputies charged in Taser case Aug 12, 2008
- Two former Tippah County sheriff's deputies - a father and son - pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges they violated a suspect's civil rights and obstruction of justice. Federal prosecutors say the men, William and Jeffrey Rogers, assaulted a man in their custody by repeatedly jolting him with a Taser without justification. (The Clarion-Ledger)
(?) ABC, CBS and NBC All Fail to ID Indicted Mayor as a Democrat Aug 12, 2008
The brief update from Gibson on the Monday, March 24 World News on ABC: "Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was charged today with felonies that could cost him his job and 15 years in prison. Kilpatrick is charged, along with his female former chief of staff. Explicit text messages contradict their sworn testimony that they did not have an affair. Kilpatrick, charged with perjury, obstruction of justice, conspiracy and misconduct, says he expects to be cleared." ... DAVID ANGER (Editor/Vice... (MediaResearch.org)
(?) Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick Leads a Democratic Group, Yet Nets Refuse to Name His Party Aug 12, 2008
The short, label-free, item read by ABC anchor Charles Gibson on World News: "The Mayor of Detroit is in jail. Kwame Kilpatrick is facing trial on perjury and obstruction of justice charges. Terms of his bail prevented travel. But he went to Canada anyway. So the judge today sent him to jail. Kilpatrick is appealing, but from a cell." ... DREW: Kilpatrick, and his ex-chief of staff Christine Beatty, were indicted in March for perjury, misconduct and obstruction of justice, both accused of lying... (MediaResearch.org)
Civic leaders press prosecutor for resignation deal for mayor Aug 10, 2008
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. BY ROCHELLE RILEY FREE PRESS COLUMNIST August 9, 2008. (Detroit Free Press)
B.C. escaped convict negotiating his return Aug 10, 2008
Mr. Tahvili will likely face charges of escaping from custody, bribery of a peace officer and obstruction of justice, Ms. Dawson said. I don't expect that I will be asking for the maximum [sentence. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Kilpatrick faces new charges, public outrage Aug 10, 2008
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Kikpatrick out of jail, but in deeper. (Detroit Free Press)
Former National Century Financial Enterprises CEO Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison on Conspiracy, Witness Tampering and Obstruction of Justice Charges Aug 9, 2008
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lance K. Poulsen, the former chief executive officer of National Century Financial Enterprises (NCFE), was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Columbus, Ohio, today to ten years in prison for conspiring to interfere with a witness who was preparing to testify in the fraud trial against Poulsen and other NCFE executives involved in a $3 billion securities fraud scheme, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich, U.S. Attorney... (PR Newswire)
Trial for Beal in Nov. for alleged cash stashing Aug 8, 2008
Three additional counts for obstruction of justice were filed this week. Defense lawyers attempted to have charges dismissed earlier this week, but Scott, during a continuance of a preliminary hearing, ruled the prosecution had presented legal precedence to support a finding of probable cause to continue with the case. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mary-Kate Olsen won't be forced to talk to DEA. But it is case closed? Aug 8, 2008
If this was any lower or middle class American they would have been taken in for questioning immediately and if they didn't talk, would have been charged with obstruction of justice ... If this was any lower or middle class American they would have been taken in for questioning immediately and if they didn't talk, would have been charged with obstruction of justice ... As fun as it is to be cynical and say things like "If this was any lower or middle class American they would have been taken in... (Los Angeles Times)
Former National Century Financial Enterprises Executives Sentenced for Roles in $3 Billion Securities Fraud Scheme Aug 8, 2008
Lance K. Poulsen was severed from the other defendants following his arrest on obstruction of justice charges on Oct. 18, 2007. He will be sentenced on the obstruction of justice charges on Aug. 8, 2008. (PR Newswire)
Bloomberg Anti-Gun 'Soul-Mate' Kilpatrick Now A Cellmate; Should Resign, Says CCRKBA Aug 8, 2008
Yet one of their key members is now under indictment for perjury, misconduct and obstruction of justice, and he's been jailed for violating provisions of his bond agreement. "Bloomberg ought to be real proud of this guy," he concluded. (PR Newswire)
Prosecutors Change Course on Money Laundering Charges Against Prominent Attorney Aug 8, 2008
An obstruction of justice charge against Kuehne was dismissed after protests from the criminal defense bar. His attorneys point to a 1988 exception in the federal anti-money laundering statutes that exempts attorneys from criminal liability for accepting defense fees. (Law.com)
McClellan Saw Storm in White House Katrina Strategy Aug 8, 2008
Congress, open your eyes to the truth of this criminal administration and FINALLY impeach Bush and Cheney for defecating on the Constitution, treason, torture, murder, obstruction of justice, etc. IMPEACH. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is sent to jail Aug 8, 2008
Kilpatrick now faces felony charges -- including perjury, misconduct and obstruction of justice --for attempting to hide his extramarital relationship with Beatty, who also was charged with seven felonies. (Earlier this week, the pair both waived their right to a preliminary hearing previously scheduled for next month. (Los Angeles Times)
Let’s stop pedophiles Aug 8, 2008
Mel Reynolds, House of Representatives (D-Il) convicted on 12 counts of sexual assault, obstruction of justice and solicitation of child pornography resulting from a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old campaign volunteer. http://en. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury? Aug 8, 2008
Barry Bonds is awaiting trial in federal court in San Francisco on perjury and obstruction of justice charges, accused of lying about his use of banned drugs to the grand jury that probed the BALCO steroids scandal in 2003. Bonds has pleaded not guilty. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Detroit mayor thrown in jail after bond violation Aug 8, 2008
Kilpatrick and former top aide Christine Beatty are charged with perjury, misconduct and obstruction of justice, all tied to their testimony in a civil trial last year. At the heart of the case: steamy text messages contradicting their claim that they didn't have a romantic relationship. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Detroit mayor arrives at jail Aug 8, 2008
Kilpatrick, who is facing felony charges of perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct of office, had been free on $75,000 bond. Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans said the mayor will be treated like any other high-profile inmate at the jail. (CNN -- Law)
Letters to the editor: (8/7/08) Aug 7, 2008
Regarding the heinous, despicable crime of gross wanton waste and needless killing of 140 caribou near Point Hope recently, shouldn't our criminal justice system charge the elders of Point Hope with obstruction of justice and aiding and abetting the perpetrators of these terrible acts by withholding evidence. Law enforcement should do a thorough job: No one should be exempt from the law; equal justice for all. (Anchorage Daily News)
Suspects learn silence golden A few choice words led to multiple charges against three Delaware residents. Aug 7, 2008
Dernard Turner, 28, Carolyn Wall and Hassie Wall, 35, were all charged with multiple offenses, including check fraud, conspiracy, shoplifting and obstruction of justice. They were placed in the Rappahannock Regional Jail under no bond. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Eluding case certified to grand jury Aug 7, 2008
Willie Daniel Poole, 41, of 11666 Old Richmond Road, was not prosecuted on alleged charges of driving suspended, reckless driving and obstruction of justice. The charges could be brought back if the case is heard in circuit court. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Detroit mayor's mother leads in Mich. House race Aug 6, 2008
Kwame Kilpatrick, 38, and his former top aide are charged with perjury, misconduct and obstruction of justice - all connected to their testimony in a civil trial last year in which they denied having a romantic relationship. But those claims have been contradicted by text messages in a scandal that has dominated news coverage in Detroit for months. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Rumor Mill: Miley, Mattera and Mea Culpas Aug 6, 2008
A 16-count federal indictment accuses the congressman of racketeering, money laundering and obstruction of justice. Among other evidence, authorities say he stowed $90,000 in his home freezer. (Human Events Online)
A Justice System in Name Only Aug 6, 2008
Bill Clinton was impeached on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice arising from the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Not a single Democrat in the Senate voted to convict. (Human Events Online)
John "Junior" Gotti to face new murder charges Aug 6, 2008
In Tampa, federal prosecutors unveiled a detailed 21-page indictment charging Gotti with drug dealing, obstruction of justice, money laundering, and murder. The indictment charges that, in the 1980s and 1990s, Gotti ran a cocaine distribution ring in Queens and laundered money through legitimate Queens businesses. (Newsday)
Track coach Trevor Graham expected to be charged with obstructing steroid probe - USATODAY.com Aug 6, 2008
By Dick Patrick, USA TODAY Highly successful sprint coach Trevor Graham is expected to be charged today in San Francisco by a grand jury with obstruction of justice in a federal steroid investigation. Graham and his lawyer, Joseph Zeszotarski, who did not respond to e-mail messages Wednesday, have repeatedly denied the coach was ever involved in helping his athletes obtain and/or use banned performance-enhancing drugs. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
Judge tells Newark councilwoman to step down Aug 6, 2008
Rone was convicted of obstruction of justice in the case in December, and lost an appeal to state Superior Court in June. Rone's nephew, Jameel Grant, called her after being pulled over by police in 2006. (The Trentonian, NJ)
* Bombs in Baghdad kill 12, wound 31 Aug 4, 2008
In other developments, the US military said that Staff Sergeant Hal Warner and 1st Lieutenant Michael Behenna were charged on Saturday with premeditated murder, assault, making a false official statement and obstruction of justice. The charges followed a criminal investigation into the death of Ali Mansur Mohammed, a detainee initially believed to have been released by coalition forces on or about May 16, the statement said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Starved, Disabled Girl Was Failed At Each Turn Aug 3, 2008
The grand jury had accused Paris of interfering in the investigation of the girl's death while she was acting health commissioner, but found insufficient evidence to charge her with obstruction of justice. The report on Danieal's death in August 2006 documents a downward spiral from the early years that she spent in Arizona with her father and his girlfriend. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Black Mark For Henry Kissinger Aug 3, 2008
Sunday, August 03, 2008 Last Update: 07:10 AM EDT. SNORE LOSERS WIRED & TIRED. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Iraq: 2 US soldiers charged in detainee's death Aug 3, 2008
Both faced charges of premeditated murder, assault, making a false official statement and obstruction of justice, according to a statement. Warner faced an additional a charge of accessory after the fact, it added. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Woman appears in court in spree-killer case Aug 2, 2008
Henson waived her reading of an indictment accusing her of 2 counts of obstruction of justice, and she's now scheduled to appear in court August 27th. Henson's boyfriend, Joshua Sheley (SHEE'-lee), faces related charges of concealing a homicide and obstructing justice. (WREG.com, TN)
Prosecutors Recommend One Year of Probation for Milberg Kickback Defendant Aug 2, 2008
Lazar, a lead plaintiff in several Milberg cases, pleaded guilty to three counts, including obstruction of justice, and, given his ailing health, was sentenced to two years of probation, including six months of home detention. For Purtich, federal prosecutors also recommended a $50,000 fine. (Law.com)
9 charged in death of disabled Philly teen Aug 2, 2008
The grand jury had accused Paris of interfering in the investigation of the girls death while she was acting health commissioner, but found insufficient evidence to charge her with obstruction of justice. Mother charged with murderAndrea Kelly, 39, the only defendant charged with murder, was ordered held Friday without bail. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Judge Delays Trial Of Bay Oil Spill Captain Aug 2, 2008
Fleet Management is also accused of six felony counts of false statements and obstruction of justice for allegedly falsifying ship transit plan records after the accident. Cota faces two additional felony counts of making false statements on medical forms required of pilots in January 2006 and January 2007. (NBC 11, CA)
Hit-and-run death yields one-year sentence Aug 1, 2008
Initially, Ramirez-Grijalva, of Laurel, was arraigned on 11 charges in connection with the incident, ranging from vehicular manslaughter to obstruction of justice and making a false statement to police. However, Korionoff said, prosecutors were forced to drop all but the hit-and-run charge. (Laurel Leader, MD)
2 Coral Springs residents face drug charges Aug 1, 2008
Cruz was charged with possession of methadone, oxycodone, alprazolam, steroids, cocaine, drug paraphernalia, DUI, hit and run, obstruction of justice, driving while license suspended/revoked, careless driving and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Lugo was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and warrant: Violation of probation on original charge of theft. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Head of controversial Islamic school in Va. fined Aug 1, 2008
As part of a plea bargain, prosecutors dropped an obstruction of justice charge, which could have carried up to a year in jail. A trial had been scheduled for Aug. 1. (USA Today -- News)
Rove in Contempt of Congress? Aug 1, 2008
Seigelman was convicted of federal funds bribery, conspiracy to commit mail fraud and obstruction of justice. (His case is on appeal. (Human Events Online)
City council sees no smoke Jul 31, 2008
The possibility that someone removed them in an effort to hamper the investigation has triggered a parallel investigation into possible theft and attempted obstruction of justice. Feeney and Councilor Stephen J. Murphy are now calling for a hearing on the Boston Retirement Board's application process for injury claims. (Boston Globe)
