Blackwater Firm to Pay Gov't $42M in Fines Aug 23, 2010
A federal grand jury has indicted five Blackwater officials on conspiracy weapons and obstruction of justice charges. The company still has contracts to provide security for both the State Department and the CIA in Afghanistan. (CBS News)
Davis: Pettitte key to Clemens indictment Aug 21, 2010
He was indicted Thursday on three counts for making false statements, on two counts for perjury, and on one count for obstruction of justice. Before Clemens testified, Davis was among those who met with the seven-time Cy Young Award winner and Hardin. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Furcal gets good news, will continue rehab Aug 20, 2010
LOS ANGELES -- Joe Torre, who managed Roger Clemens in New York, said he felt "sadness" learning that the seven-time Cy Young Award winner had been indicated for making false statements to Congress, obstruction of justice and perjury while denying his use of performance enhancing drugs. "It's sad," said Torre. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Other opinions Aug 5, 2010
Bonds, who also holds the single-season home run record with 73, is under federal indictment on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice for allegedly lying when he told a grand jury investigating the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative he didn't knowingly use steroids. Rodriguez admitted in February 2009 that he used steroids between 2001-03. (USA Today -- Sports)
Primaries put pols in hot seat Aug 4, 2010
Clarke made a campaign issue of Kilpatrick's son, former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who resigned two years ago amid charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. Now in jail for a probation violation, he is facing trial on fraud charges. (USA Today)
Ellison miscalculated move to score Warriors Jul 21, 2010
Word is that higher-ups at City Hall have decided that pursuing charges against the two for alleged obstruction of justice would only make them martyrs. Instead, sources said, the call is to do nothing and let them be judged in the court of public opinion. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
16-Hour Police Standoff Ends Peacefully in Arlington Jul 18, 2010
Amshey was charged with assault, brandishing a firearm, and obstruction of justice. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Its the checking account versus the credit card Jul 2, 2010
Heck, he wasn t even impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice ... Heck, he wasnt even impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice ... Heck, he wasnt even impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Missing Ohio teen found in attic Jul 2, 2010
Young was charged June 14 with obstruction of justice in the case for his failure to cooperate in the investigation, authorities said. CNN's Sarah Aarthun contributed to this report. (CNN)
Ohio teen goes missing Jun 30, 2010
He has been charged with obstruction of justice for failure to cooperate in investigation ... Young was charged June 14 with obstruction of justice in the case for his failure to cooperate in the investigation, authorities said. (CNN)
Troubled Contractor Gets Afghanistan Security Deal Jun 28, 2010
A federal grand jury has indicted five Blackwater officials on conspiracy weapons and obstruction of justice charges. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Sealed portions of affidavit made public in Brewer case Jun 26, 2010
"This investigation was initiated on November 3, 2009 with ASAC Myers as the case agent. The investigation was predicated on the allegations that Nine A Prosecutorial District Attorney Joel Brewer had engaged in Obstruction of Justice, misuse of authority, assaults on females, and various sexual assaults on females. "During the course of the investigation, ASAC Myers interviewed a female whose identity will remain confidential at this time and who will be designated Female #1 ... Based on the... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Open Season on Democrats: Immigration on the Front Lines Jun 21, 2010
Location: CO Reply # 2 Date: Jun 21, 2010 - 12:17 AM EST Correction, posted wrong part Obstruction of Justice. TITLE 18. (Townhall.com)
Mercenary on the Move Jun 18, 2010
In April, five of Prince's top deputies were hit with a fifteen-count indictment by a federal grand jury on conspiracy, weapons and obstruction of justice charges. Among those indicted were Prince's longtime number-two man, former Blackwater president Gary Jackson, former vice presidents William Matthews and Ana Bundy and Prince's former legal counsel Andrew Howell. (The American Conservative)
Kagan key in Whitewater probe Jun 12, 2010
That episode led to his impeachment and Senate trail for obstruction of justice. On another pending Supreme Court appeal, dealing with religious discrimination, Kagan was outspoken about the Justice Department's reluctance to get involved in the dispute. (CNN)
Opinion: Big winners in spill? Lawyers Jun 10, 2010
The federal investigation also allows the government to pursue obstruction of justice charges against any individuals who provide misleading information or destroy evidence. If criminal charges are successful, responsible individuals -- typically senior supervisory personnel -- could face imprisonment, while financial proceeds from them and the company could be recovered. (CNN -- Money)
Oil Spill Criminal Case Difficult Against Execs Jun 3, 2010
Prosecutors could seek serious jail time five years or more if they charge anyone with obstruction of justice, making false statements to the FBI or other U.S. officials or conspiracy to hinder a federal probe. But there's got to be evidence that a person was aware of the wrongdoing, well beyond mere negligence or incompetence, experts said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Coal company caught trying to tip off about inspectors May 29, 2010
"Interfering with MSHA and the Department of Labor, somehow on its face has to be an obstruction of justice," he said. Daniel Malloy: ; Dennis B. Roddy: Looking for more from the Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Israeli police: indict Lieberman May 27, 2010
They have recommended that Arieh be indicted for breach of trust and obstruction of justice ... Investigators said then they "believe there is sufficient evidence to charge him with the crimes of bribery, fraud, obstruction of justice, harassing a witness, breach of trust and money laundering offenses.". (CNN -- World)
JUSTICE DEPT. TELLS BP: Save All Docs May 25, 2010
Has there been criminal negligence, or obstruction of justice. Related. (ABC News)
Bob Greene: Ethan didn't have to die May 24, 2010
He is being held on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony child abuse, obstruction of justice and desecration of a corpse. She is being held on suspicion of felony child abuse, obstruction of justice and desecration of a corpse. (CNN)
Trial begins in killing that has captivated DC May 15, 2010
More than two years and a couple of investigative errors later, the housemates were charged not with murder, but with obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence. Wone's killing remains unsolved, but prosecutors believe at least one of the housemates knows who did it. (MSNBC -- Crime)
KCPQ News Director Tells Staff He Resigned May 14, 2010
The NAACP on Tuesday said Q-13 "seems to have played a substantial role in delaying and actively suppressing the release of the video in this case, and one civil rights leader accused the station of obstruction of justice. issued Tuesday, Q-13 denied allegations it intentionally suppressed the video."That allegation is completely false, but we believe we owe you an explanation for what happened," the statement said."The video is very disturbing," the statement read. "The actions of the officers... (KIRO TV, WA)
NAACP Wants Officer Prosecuted For Hate Crime May 13, 2010
"Those that stood by and failed to uphold their duty and protect the people should be held responsible as well.''The NAACP said the Seattle television that first had access to the video, KCPQ, "seems to have played a substantial role in delaying and actively suppressing the release of the video in this case, and one civil rights leader accused the station of obstruction of justice. The station issued Tuesday afternoon, saying claims that the station suppressed the video because of its... (KIRO TV, WA)
Body discovered, mother and stepfather charged in disappearance of missing Utah boy May 12, 2010
LAYTON, Utah - The mother and stepfather of a missing Layton boy are charged in his disappearance after a body matching the description of 4-year-old Ethan Stacy was discovered Tuesday afternoon around 5:00 p.m. Stephanie Sloop, 27, faces felony child abuse, obstruction of justice and desecration charges. Nathanael Warren Sloop, 31, faces the same charges as well as aggravated homicide. (FOX61, CT)
Palin E-mail Hacker Convicted on Two Charges May 4, 2010
David Kernell has been convicted of obstruction of justice and misdemeanor computer intrusion for hacking Sarah Palin's e-mail account in 2008 ... "That, the jury found, constituted felony obstruction of justice.". (eSecurityPlanet)
Tea Partyers, Bill Ayers, Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Clinton Apr 24, 2010
He also said, "Before the (Oklahoma) bombing occurred, there was a sort of fever in America," which I guess depends on the meaning of the word "fever." I recall no fever, but then I was not impeached for lying and obstruction of justice. A long-standing conceit of American liberals has been to lecture conservatives on how to conduct themselves. (Townhall.com)
Why Were CIA Interrogation Tapes Destroyed? Apr 22, 2010
Someone at the CIA decided the tapes had to be destroyed even at the risk of an obstruction of justice charge but no one's confessing. By now John Durham, the assistant U.S. attorney investigating the tapes' destruction, must be scratching his head wondering if everyone at the CIA was complicit. (Time.com)
Students learn rights, how to interact with police at Mifflin Apr 21, 2010
Ludicrous Linguistics. Advertising Information. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
Former detention officer convicted Apr 17, 2010
A federal jury Friday convicted Curtis Jerome Brown Jr., 42, of Lithonia, on two separate counts of writing false incident reports with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation, making a false material statement and obstruction of justice by making false statements to a federal grand jury. Witnesses saw Brown strike a handcuffed inmate in August 2007, authorities said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ex-Blackwater chief, 4 others face charges Apr 17, 2010
Howell was charged with two counts of obstruction of justice ... Bundy was charged with obstruction of justice. (AZCentral -- News)
Ex-NSA Employee Indicted for Leaking Apr 16, 2010
In this rare case, a 10 count indictment charges Thomas Drake, 52, with the willful retention of classified information, obstruction of justice and making false statements after allegedly providing the information to the reporter. According to the indictment, Drake allegedly used a secure e-mail account called Hushmail to contact the reporter beginning in November 2005. (ABC News)
CIA chief, Bush counsel clashed over waterboard tapes Apr 16, 2010
"These documents provide further evidence that senior CIA officials were willing to risk being prosecuted for obstruction of justice in order to avoid being prosecuted for torture," lawyer Ben Wizner said. "If the Department of Justice fails to hold these officials accountable, they will have succeeded in their cover-up.". (USA Today -- News)
Rasmussen discussion continues Apr 9, 2010
gofish wrote on Apr 6, 2010 2:56 PM:" Personally, I'd feel more confident if the FBI were asking the questions as part of an obstruction of justice inquiry on public officials. Let someone objective ask the questions instead of the 9 tainted council members who already came out in blind support of him. That's like the preacher asking the choir to evaluate his preaching. As the CEO, shouldn't the Mayor be responsible enough to ask the FBI to do a probe. If he, Schroder, and Nathan are confident... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Show and Transcript: March 29 Mar 29, 2010
You've heard of obstruction of justice. This is destruction of justice. (CNN -- US)
Request To Dismiss Haditha Charges Denied Mar 27, 2010
A Sept. 13 trial date was set for Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, who faces manslaughter, aggravated assault, dereliction of duty, reckless endangerment and obstruction of justice charges stemming from the Nov. 19, 2005, civilian deaths in Haditha. The Iraqis were shot to death after a Marine was killed in a roadside bombing. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Last Haditha defendant seeks to dismiss charges Mar 22, 2010
Wuterich, 30, is charged with voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, dereliction of duty and obstruction of justice. He is currently assigned to administrative work at 1st Marine Division headquarters at Camp Pendleton. (Albany Times Union)
The Killings In Haditha Mar 19, 2010
Scroll Left Scroll Right. CBS Evening News 5 of 9. (CBS News -- World)
Reward and return new focus of Gardner case Mar 14, 2010
But individuals caught deliberately hiding the paintings could face federal charges for possessing stolen art objects or for obstruction of justice. Immunity is on the table, said Ortiz, and her office will negotiate so that someone can return the paintings without being prosecuted. (Boston Globe)
Our national decline of morality Mar 11, 2010
Even a past president of the United States managed to continue in his office by cleverly obfuscating the issues of ethics, perjury, obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office that ended by his being impeached, but only by the House of Representatives. Two months later he was acquitted by the Senate and remained in office to complete his term as president. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Ludlow nursing home boss faces allegations, license suspension Mar 9, 2010
Whittington is also cited to appear in court next month to answer a criminal charge of obstruction of justice, but additional information about the charge isn't available at this time. WCAX News. (WCAX.com, VT)
OUR OPINION: Council rejects effort to restore public trust Mar 8, 2010
overqualified wrote on Mar 4, 2010 9:09 AM:" I don't think it would take much of an investigation to prove obstruction of justice in this case gofish. Which is probably why the Council didn't vote for one. ". gofish wrote on Mar 4, 2010 8:59 AM:" Allegations of "obstruction of justice" by city officials and the police chief that appear to be supported by the facts and their own statements. Isn't that the sort of thing the FBI investigates? Sounds criminal to me. Perhaps the FBI could detour... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Allen Stanford's Investors Want Alleged Swindler's Political Donations Returned Feb 27, 2010
Stanford, chairman and CEO of Stanford Financial, was indicted on 21 counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, mail fraud and obstruction of justice, and conspiracy to launder money in a $7 billion fraud case involving certificates of deposit issued by his offshore bank in Antigua. (Dave Einsel/Getty Images). (ABC News)
Maybe John Poindexter's "Total Information Awareness" Wasn't a Terrible Idea Feb 23, 2010
(I laughed out loud when he dismissed his 1990 conviction for perjury and obstruction of justice not because it was later reversed on a technicality but because not one of the jurors "was my peer.") I suspect it was some abiding sense that the great service he has done the American people remains misunderstood that led him to speak with you, and to trust you to tell his story. Indeed, there are moments in The Watchers where Poindexter seems like a tragic heroa prophet who was simply ahead of... (Slate)
Investigators Remove Evidence From Kleen Energy Plant Feb 10, 2010
A source said the board is considering asking the Department of Justice to take the drastic step of filing obstruction of justice charges against state and local officials. The conflict between the chemical board and law officers also caught the attention of Glenn Corbett, an assistant professor of fire science at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. (FOX61, CT)
U.S. Probes of TARP Misconduct Rose 41% in Fourth Quarter, Watchdog Says Jan 31, 2010
Examiners are looking into possible wrongdoing related to the financial-industry bailout, including insider trading, accounting violations, mortgage fraud, public corruption, obstruction of justice and money laundering, according to the report. Barofsky didnt identify the targets of pending investigations, although details on a few cases have emerged. (Bloomberg -- US)
That Old Obama Magic Is Back Jan 29, 2010
Two years of Bill Clinton gave us a historic Republican sweep of Congress, which killed the entire Clinton agenda (with the exception of partial-birth abortion and felony obstruction of justice) -- and also gave us two terms for George W. Bush. And now, merely one year of Obama and a Democratic Congress has given us the first Republican senator from Massachusetts in 31 years. (Human Events Online)
Rush Limbaugh, Jan 28, 2010
The possibility of obstruction of justice is very real. The American people deserve a full accounting for what took place, and answers for all these questions. (Harper's Magazine)
Criminal charges unlikely at MIMA Jan 20, 2010
Prosecutors would have to decide if they had enough evidence to pursue such charges as obstruction of justice, perjury or takingillegal kickbacks. Representati 00004000 ves from MIMA and the Justice Department had no comment Tuesday. (Florida Today)
Sound Of Silence Simon Bruty/SI; David Paul MOrris/Getty; APRoger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Rafael Palmeiro (L-R) could face legal ramifications if they admit using steroids.Mark McGwire finally came clean, but don't expect other former stars like Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds or Rafael Palmeiro to offer their own admissions, writes Michael McCann. Jan 16, 2010
Barry Bonds faces trial for perjury and obstruction of justice charges ... He remains a defendant in a criminal prosecution on perjury and obstruction of justice charges, specifically concerning whether he knowingly lied while testifying before a grand jury in 2003 that he did not use steroids ... Following Clemens's controversial testimony, Congressman Henry Waxman, chairman of the committee, and Congressman Tom Davis, the ranking Republican on the committee, requested to then Attorney General... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Former Broadcom employee wants guilty plea dropped Jan 13, 2010
-- A former Broadcom employee has asked a judge to drop her guilty plea to obstruction of justice after he threw out a case that accused the company's top officers of illegal stock options backdating. Nancy Tullos, Broadcom's former vice president of human resources, has asked U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney to toss her plea, citing government misconduct. (Fresno Bee -- State)
McGwire admission is too late to matter Jan 12, 2010
Bonds has been indicted by a federal grand jury for making false statements and obstruction of justice. Alex Rodriguez, on pace to surpass Bonds as the career home run leader, has admitted to steroid shortcuts. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Guilty Plea Could End Career of Controversial Ga. Lawyer Jan 10, 2010
lawyer's guilty plea to a federal obstruction of justice charge may bring an end to his long-controversial practice, which he promoted with advertisements featuring former television actor Robert Vaughn urging potential clients, "Tell them you mean business.". last month bargained down a 77-count indictment that accused him of embezzlement, money laundering, mail fraud and lying about the management of his employees' pension plan to a single count of obstructing justice. (Law.com)
The year of the cheater Jan 10, 2010
Under a cloud of steroids suspicion he broke Hank Aaron's career home run mark on Aug. 7 with his 756th shot; seven months later he was indicted for perjury and obstruction of justice for telling a federal grand jury he did not knowingly use performance-enhancing drugs. December brought the release of the Mitchell Report, a 21-month investigation into the use of anabolic steroids and human growth hormones in baseball. (The News-Press -- Sports)
