Ex White House aide fights ethics charges motion seeks disqualification
Former White House aide Lyn Nofziger seeks to dismiss the case or strike McKay as independent counsel amid conflict of interest claims. He pleaded innocent to lobbying charges tied to Wedtech and Fairchild Industries, with McKay's firm once representing Fairchild. The motion argues potential conflicts could taint the investigation and trial and seeks a hearing on disqualification and possible indictment dismissal.
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Police scanner case tied to stalking of musician
A 57 year old man arrested for illegal possession of a police scanner admitted following a woman musician for five years. Police found the scanner in his car along with diaries detailing the musician’s movements and his desire to abduct her. He faces a misdemeanor for possessing the scanner with a potential fine up to 700 dollars and 90 days in jail.
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Welfare fraud charges hit 29 suspects in three states
A federal probe named Operation Wipioout charges 29 people including 11 federal workers and a state employee with fraudulently obtaining welfare payments from five thousand to over forty thousand dollars. The case ties to the WIPIOUT operation, with supports from Cook County and Lake County prosecutors. The Gary area accounts for large sums, and nine cases may involve misreporting or delays in stopping benefits after employment.
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Beeley
Cook County
Crawford
Indiana
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