The ties that bind

Article Abstract:

The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office investigated the relationships of three-part Tribune series, which revealed ties of friendship and money between crime figures and certain Chicago police officials, to clear the fear of alienating the police department. They examined internal files from eight-law enforcement, and found several instances, where public records led to people and documents that had eluded law enforcement officials.

United States, Police misconduct

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Political patrol: Pattern of trooper cronyism marked by fixed tickets, questionable promotions

Article Abstract:

Three top officials in the Tennessee Highway Patrol were forcibly ousted in a statewide scandal following a department rife about promotions being influenced by political contributions and badge giveaways that allowed them to exercise their political influence due to political donations. Campaign contributors and troopers with political connections were favored for even low-level civil service positions.

Tennessee, Campaign funds

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Predatory loans: Mortgage fraud concentrated in poorest areas, gangs net millions from the white-collar crime

Article Abstract:

Drug-dealing gangs, including Chicago's Black Disciples, have adopted the white-collar crime, using mortgage fraud to solidify their control over street corners, launder money and gain safe houses. Citing the reports, the US Sen. Barack Obama called on the Senate Banking Committee to hold hearings on the growing predatory practice of mortgage fraud.

Police Protection, Illinois, White Collar Crime, White collar crimes, Predatory lending

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