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FBI Searches Office of La. Congressman |
2006-05-21 |
FBI agents searched the congressional office of Rep. William Jefferson of Louisiana Saturday evening in connection with a public corruption investigation that has already netted two guilty pleas by two associates, authorities said. The search began at 7:15 p.m. EDT in the Rayburn House Office Building, where Jefferson's office is located, said Debra Weierman, an FBI spokeswoman. It was not clear what agents were looking for and Weierman said she could provide no additional details because the affidavit supporting the search warrant was sealed. But she indicated the search could take several hours. Jefferson's lawyer, Robert Trout, complained that FBI agents refused to allow him or the general counsel of the House of Representatives to witness the search. |
Posted by:Fred |
#5 weren't there packages of cash in the freezer removed after the hurricane IIRC |
Posted by: Frank G 2006-05-21 12:23 |
#4 Same dude, tu3031. And a fine example he is. |
Posted by: Inspector Clueso 2006-05-21 11:41 |
#3 Think it's the same guy, Matt? public corruption investigation What happened to the good old days of private corruption investigations? |
Posted by: 6 2006-05-21 06:11 |
#2 "Jefferson's lawyer, Robert Trout, complained that FBI agents refused to allow him or the general counsel of the House of Representatives to witness the search." More like didn't allow you and your pal to obstruct and interfere with the search. |
Posted by: SPoD 2006-05-21 03:57 |
#1 Isn't this the guy that commandeered a National Guard truck in the middle of Katrina to clean out his house? |
Posted by: tu3031 2006-05-21 00:29 |