For Immediate Release
November 23, 2007
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Washington D.C.
FBI National Press Office
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FBI's
Top Ten News Stories
For the Week Ending November 23, 2007
1. FBI Releases 2006 Hate Crime Statistics
The
FBI’s 2006 Hate Crime Statistics, released on
November 19, 2007, includes data from hate crime reports
submitted by law enforcement agencies from across the country. Full
Story
2. FBI Laboratory to Increase Outreach in Bullet Lead
Cases
The
FBI Laboratory has undertaken an additional round of
outreach, analysis, and review efforts concerning bullet
lead analysis. Full
Story
3. Baltimore: Former State Senator Sentenced on Racketeering
Charges
Former
Maryland State Senator Thomas L. Bromwell was sentenced
for racketeering conspiracy and filing a false tax return.
Bromwell’s wife was also sentenced for mail fraud. Full
Story
4. Houston: Laredo Woman Sentenced to Prison for Kidnapping
Scheme
Maria
Christina Rodriguez, 31, a legal permanent resident alien,
was sentenced to 168 months for her role in conspiring
to hold two U.S. nationals hostage in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas,
Mexico, until payments were made for their release. Full
Story
5. New York: Former District Court Judge Sentenced
Former
Nassau County District Court Judge David A. Gross was
sentenced for conspiring to launder money obtained
through the sale of purportedly stolen diamonds and watches. Full
Story
6. Dallas: Operation Fish Bowl Defendants Sentenced to
Lengthy Prison Terms
As
a result of Operation Fish Bowl, three defendants were
sentenced to substantial prison terms for their roles in
a crack cocaine distribution organization. Full
Story
7. New York: U.S. Army Officer Arrested in Gas-for-Cash
Scheme
U.S.
Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Crenshaw was arrested
for participating in a scheme to accept bribes in exchange
for stealing fuel from Camp Liberty in Baghdad. Full
Story
8. Albany: Suspicious Powder Mailed to FBI Office
The
FBI along with other federal, state, and local law enforcement
agencies is conducting a joint investigation
into the mailing of 12 letters which contained a powdery
substance. Full
Story
9. Albany: Guilty Plea in Violating Airport Security
William
Contreras Ramos pled guilty to entering an aircraft and
airport area in violation of security requirements. Full
Story
10. New Orleans: Former City Council Member Sentenced
on Public Corruption Charges
Former
New Orleans City Councilman Oliver Thomas was sentenced
for soliciting and accepting illegal cash bribes. Full
Story
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