Books of The Times: For a Corrupt New York, a Lawman Who Fit In
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In the autumn of 1912, when Lt. Charles Becker went on trial for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, a notorious gangster, the story held the front page of the cityâs 14 dailies for weeks on end.
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The actor Sam Waterston will become the fourth district attorney on NBC's "Law &#038; Order," now in its 18th season. During that time, Manhattan has actually had just one DA, Robert M. Morgenthau, first elected in 1974.
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The case of a New York attorney  accused of aiding terrorism has split American lawyers into  those who believe she is the target of vindictive prosecutors  and others who say she willingly broke the law.
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New York mayor's move sparks speculation he intends to run for president.
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Patrick Fitzgeraldâs successful prosecution of Scooter Libby is--no surprise--being viewed through partisan lenses.
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New York's attorney general aims at the shady practice of payola in the music industry.
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Â· Hustler boss tries again to bring down big names  Â· Washington Post readers asked for revelations
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One of the nationâs best-known plaintiffâs lawyers, Richard Scruggs, is ensnared in legal drama involving federal conspiracy and bribery charges.
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ALBANY, NY -- The man who made Wall Street reform its ways is now charging widespread corruption in the insurance industry. He alleged that brokers have been taking payoffs from insurance companies to steer
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While Arafat was seen as the champion of Palestinian nationalism, he also came to represent corruption.
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President Bush's pick to run the Justice Department is a talented and experienced lawyer. But does he have what it takes to turn around a badly damaged bureaucracy?
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With billions of dollars to his name and inherent appeal across party lines, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has long been regarded as a potential 2008 presidential candidate who could pack a serious wallop.
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Andrew S. Fastow, who was recently sentenced for his role in the Enron debacle, does seem to be a changed man. But it took him a very long time to get to that place.
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New YorkÂs governor-elect has a chance to rein in spending. But will he risk alienating his allies?
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John Grisham's novel about a white-collar criminal who has been relocated to Italy is for, by and about somebody taking a vacation.
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Eliot Spitzer, the New York State attorney general, has recently taken on a procession of corporate powers from mutual funds to insurance brokers.
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By Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb  Pignanelli: Political academics often recite Lord Acton's famous phrase "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." I prefer the sanguine observation from former Secretary of the Navy John Lehman, "Power corrupts.