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attorney general stories: 31 news summaries

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OPINION

 Bush AG: 
 Court Terror 
 Trials Too 
 Dangerous 

Challenges to security, secrecy would be 'overwhelming'

Oct 19, 09 4:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Obama administration wants to try alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other Guantanamo detainees in federal courts—and that's a major mistake, says Michael Mukasey. Terrorism trials pose "overwhelming" security challenges, and classified information would have to be revealed, warns George Bush's relatively moderate third attorney general... More »

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Guantanamo Bay • Khalid Sheikh Mohammed • Michael Mukasey • Guantanamo prisoners • al-Qaeda • attorney general • 9/11 attacks • Guantanamo tribunals

ANALYSIS

Obvious Guy to Fix Calif.: Guy Who Broke It?

Despite one ruinous turn as governor, Jerry
Brown is front-runner

Sep 26, 09 5:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - California is a financial mess, hamstrung by some late-1970s leftovers: some ill-considered “low-impact liberalism” and a ballot measure that makes raising taxes nearly impossible. Both came during the governorship of Democrat Jerry Brown, he of the motto “Maybe by avoiding doing things you accomplish quite a lot”—... More »

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California • Arnold Schwarzenegger • Democrat • Jerry Brown • budget deficit • attorney general • gubernatorial races

ANALYSIS

 In Obama White House, Justice Trumps CIA 

Eric Holder carves a new, powerful role as attorney general

Aug 28, 09 7:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - The appointment of a federal prosecutor to investigate CIA interrogations exposed a long-running turf war between the intelligence agency and the Department of Justice—and demonstrated the substantial clout of AG Eric Holder, who prevailed in almost every dispute with CIA Director Leon Panetta. The New York Times and Washington ... More »

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Barack Obama • CIA • torture • Department of Justice • waterboarding • attorney general • Leon Panetta • Eric Holder • CIA director • Central Intelligence Agency

(Newser) - A report by the ethics office of the Justice Department recommends reopening a dozen cases of alleged prisoner abuse, a move that would expose CIA employees to prosecution if it's determined they tortured terrorism suspects, reports the New York Times. Legal experts predict Attorney General Eric Holder will launch a... More »

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CIA • torture • Abu Ghraib • abuse • harsh interrogation • attorney general • detainees • Eric Holder • Obama administration

(Newser) - Two years after leaving the Justice Department in disgrace, Alberto Gonzales is still trying to get back on his feet. In an interview with New York Times Magazine's grand inquisitor Deborah Solomon, the former AG says he's living in an apartment in Lubbock, Texas, where he'll begin a teaching gig... More »

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Bush administration • Alberto Gonzales • US attorney firings • attorney general • Deborah Solomon • Texas Tech

 Caffeinated Booze 
 Prompts State Probes 

AGs said to be concerned over deceptive marketing

Jul 17, 09 1:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - State attorneys general are taking a hard look at increasingly popular caffeinated alcohol beverages amid fears the combination is dangerous and targeted at underage drinkers, the Wall Street Journal reports. The AGs are calling for company records from the makers of Joose and Four Loko. At 7-Eleven, Joose has had... More »

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advertising • alcohol • marketing • drink • caffeine • energy drink • MillerCoors • 7 Eleven • false advertising • attorney general • Anheuser-Busch • Joose • Four Loko

(Newser) - It took a while, but Alberto Gonzales has a job again. Nearly two years after resigning as George Bush's attorney general, Gonzales has been hired by Texas Tech to teach a course this fall, reports the Austin American-Statesman. Gonzales will be a visiting professor in the political science department and... More »

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Alberto Gonzales • professor • attorney general • George W. Bush • Texas Tech

 Craigslist Sues SC 
 AG to Stop Charges 

AG hails it as a win for his state

May 20, 09 5:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Craigslist has filed federal suit against South Carolina’s attorney general to stop him from charging company executives with breaking state prostitution and obscenity laws. AG Henry McMaster called the site’s move a victory, saying “it shows that Craigslist is taking the matter seriously for the first time,... More »

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Internet • South Carolina • Craigslist • lawsuit • obscenity • Jim Buckmaster • attorney general • Henry McMaster • erotic services

(Newser) - Craigslist is due an apology from South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster, the site’s CEO writes on his company blog, after threatening “unwarranted and unconstitutional charges against us that are clearly barred by federal law.” What’s more, Jim Buckmaster charges, Craigslist isn’t the only outlet... More »

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Internet • South Carolina • Craigslist • apology • prostitute • Jim Buckmaster • attorney general • criminal prosecution • Henry McMaster • sex ads • erotic services

Supreme Court Dumps Suit Vs. Mueller, Ashcroft

9/11 detainee faulted FBI head, former AG over confinement rules

May 18, 09 10:29 AM CDT
(AP) - The Supreme Court says a lawsuit against FBI Director Robert Mueller and former Attorney General John Ashcroft by a former Sept. 11 detainee cannot go forward. The court today overturned a lower court decision that let Javaid Iqbal's lawsuit against the high-ranking officials proceed. Iqbal is a Pakistani Muslim who... More »

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FBI • John Ashcroft • Robert Mueller • September 11 • lawsuit • detainee • US Supreme Court • attorney general • Javaid Iqbal

SC to Craigslist: Kill Sex Ads or We Prosecute

Site has not complied with deal to curtail escort outfits: AG

May 5, 09 2:48 PM CDT
(AP) - South Carolina's top prosecutor today called on Craigslist executives to take down ads related to prostitution and pornography or face prosecution. “It appears that the management of Craigslist has knowingly allowed the site to be used for illegal and unlawful activity,” wrote Henry McMaster, South Carolina’s AG,... More »

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prostitution • Craig Newmark • South Carolina • Craigslist • classified ads • brothel • Jim Buckmaster • attorney general • sex trade • Henry McMaster

Holder Visits Another Famous Torture Facility

On trip seeking help to close Gitmo, AG stops by Tower of London

Apr 27, 09 6:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - Eric Holder arrived in London yesterday and paid a visit to a prison as notorious in its time as Guantanamo Bay, the AP reports. The attorney general listened quietly as his guide at the infamous Tower of London described scenes of torture—such as the interrogation of Guy Fawkes, who... More »

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torture • London • United Kingdom • Guantanamo Bay • Tower of London • attorney general • Eric Holder

Alaskan Lawmakers Reject Palin's Pick for AG

Governor suffers huge defeat when lawmakers nix right-wing nominee

Apr 17, 09 6:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Alaska's legislature has voted to reject Sarah Palin's controversial pick for state attorney general, the Anchorage Daily News reports. Nine Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in nixing the nomination of outspoken pro-gun, anti-abortion lawyer Wayne Ross—the first time in Alaskan history the head of a state agency has failed to... More »

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Alaska • attorney general • Sarah Palin • Wayne Ross

 AIG Bonuses Higher 
 Than Thought: $218M 

Five at firm got more than $4M: Blumenthal

Mar 21, 09 10:25 AM CDT
(Newser) - AIG documents show the firm paid out $218 million in bonuses—higher than the $165 million that had been disclosed, says Connecticut’s attorney general. The papers show five at the firm scored bonuses of more than $4 million, said Richard Blumenthal, whose office received the papers last night after... More »

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Connecticut • AIG • bonuses • attorney general

 US Halts Raids on 
 Medical Marijuana Facilities 

Holder signals major shift from Bush era's zero tolerance

Mar 19, 09 7:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - Attorney general Eric Holder said yesterday that the Justice Department will no longer prosecute medical marijuana dispensaries that operate legally in California and 12 other states, reports the Los Angeles Times. While he and other Obama officials had hinted previously at the change, the AG's announcement was the most detailed... More »

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Department of Justice • medical marijuana • marijuana • attorney general • Eric Holder

Marri Faces Charges of Aiding Al-Qaeda

Indictment unsealed; transfer of 'combatant' to civilian court begins

Feb 27, 09 4:31 PM CST
(Newser) - The charges against Ali al-Marri include conspiracy and material support for terrorism, according to a federal indictment unsealed today. The only alleged enemy combatant held on US soil is incarcerated in a naval brig in South Carolina, where he has been held for over 5 years without being charged, and... More »

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War on Terror • Ali al Marri • al-Qaeda • attorney general • Eric Holder • Obama administration

 Holder Makes 
 Solo Visit to 
 Guantanamo 


AG visits detention center Obama pledges to shut down

Feb 23, 09 8:36 AM CST
(AP) - Eric Holder is en route to the US prison at Guantanamo Bay, reports the AP, as the government weighs what is needed to shut the facility down. No news reporters are accompanying the attorney general on the flight, and it remains unclear if Holder will open any of his visit... More »

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Barack Obama • Department of Justice • Guantanamo Bay • attorney general • Eric Holder • Obama administration

(AP) - Alaska Attorney General Talis Colberg, a key figure in the Troopergate scandal that dogged Sarah Palin's vice presidential bid, has resigned "in the best interest" of the state, Palin's office said in a statement today. Colberg represented seven of the state employees subpoenaed as a result of the abuse-of-power... More »

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Alaska • resignation • governor • attorney general • Troopergate • Sarah Palin • Talis Colberg • abuse of power

Black Leaders Pin High Hopes on New AG

Civil rights advocates see opportunity for change under Holder

Feb 5, 09 9:23 AM CST
(Newser) - For decades, black men have been arrested, convicted, and sentenced to execution at disproportionate rates. Now, with the appointment of the country's first African-American attorney general, black leaders are hoping Eric Holder will help the Justice Department reform what they see as a broken system. "The most important thing... More »

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Department of Justice • civil rights • racial profiling • prison population • attorney general • African-Americans • Eric Holder • Obama administration

 Senate OKs 
 Holder as First 
 Black AG 

Partisan debate hinges on prosecuting agents who used torture

Feb 2, 09 6:06 PM CST
(AP) - Eric Holder won Senate confirmation today as the nation's first African-American attorney general, after supporters from both parties touted his dream resume and easily overcame Republican concerns over his commitment to fight terrorism and his willingness to back the right to keep and bear arms, the AP reports. The vote... More »

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Senate • attorney general • Eric Holder • Obama Cabinet

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