Thornburgh speech may hint at Meese ethics conflict
Aides say Dick Thornburgh may deliver a speech next week at the Justice Department to caution officials about ethics, in a message that could be read as a slight to Edwin Meese. Meese will not be named, but staff fear it could affront loyal career employees.
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Noriega lawyers argue indictment is political pressure ploy
Noriega defense argues the trafficking charges are used to pressure him over the Canal Treaty. The 12 count Miami indictment cites bribes from the Medellin cartel while Tampa grand jury adds marijuana charges. The motion says immunity and selective prosecution shield him, and notes previous government offers tied to extradition and dropping indictments.
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