Former Bush budget official arrested over Abramoff ties
David Safavian a former top procurement official at the White House budget office was arrested on charges he lied and obstructed an FBI probe into business dealings with lobbyist Jack Abramoff. He resigned his post Friday as the FBI filed a criminal complaint alleging false statements to the GSA ethics office and inspector general.
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Jury signals possible deadlock in Gotti case
Federal jurors on the John A. Gotti racketeering case signaled a possible deadlock on the withdrawal defense as they sought guidance on how to proceed. Gotti contends he quit the Gambino family to run out the five year racketeering statute.
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Hinckley Seeks Weekend Visits to Parents in Virginia
A psychologist testified Hinckley should be allowed weekend visits to his parents in Virginia, a three hour drive from the hospital where he has spent over twenty years after shooting President Reagan and four others. The court heard he no longer suffers from mood disorder or delusions, though he is still under commitment.
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Ferrer Wins New York Mayoral Primary to Face Bloomberg
Democrat Fernando Ferrer secured a narrow majority and will oppose Republican Michael Bloomberg in the November election. After counting thousands of absentee and other uncounted votes from the Sept. 13 primary, Ferrer passed the 40 percent threshold per Board of Elections officials.
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Ex Tyco executives Kozlowski and Swartz sentenced to 25 years
Former Tyco CEO L Dennis Kozlowski and former finance chief Mark Swartz each receive up to 25 years in prison for looting the company. They must pay $134 million in restitution to Tyco and face fines of $70 million and $35 million respectively. The judge set parole eligibility after eight years and four months.
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British forces breach Basra jail freeing two Britons
In Basra city a British force of more than ten tanks and armored vehicles attacked the central jail with helicopters, freeing two men described as undercover commandos arrested on charges of shooting two Iraqi policemen. Basra governor condemned the raid as barbaric and questioned Iraqi sovereignty.
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Major Developments in Iraq Prompt Wide Reactions
Monday reports span World Bank staff plans in Iraq two years after the U N bombing, a Basra journalist killed, Karbala hosts 3 million pilgrims defying insurgents, a Saddam family nephew get a life sentence for insurgency funding, 150 prisoners freed in Basra, graft probes target former defense minister, Ali Allawi says 1 billion dollars missing from the finance ministry, Zarqawi vows restraint toward Shiite leaders, and total attacks across Iraq leave 24 dead and 28 wounded.
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Specter backs Roberts for Supreme Court in Senate vote
Senate Judiciary Chair Specter says Roberts is well qualified to be chief justice and plans to vote for confirmation when the committee meets. He notes all Republican members will back Roberts and some Democrats may join, with a full Senate vote set for next week ahead of the court term start October 3.
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