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NPT Weekly: New filing in public corruption case

From the week that was in the Center of North America.

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NEW on the NPT Blog:

-- U.S. Rep. Reyes’ statement announcing House Intelligence investigation of CIA program

-- U.S. Senate candidate John Sharp in El Paso; hosted by Chavez, Holguin, Montelongo

News

Jones, Sanchez raise questions about court assignments of public corruption cases
by Sito Negron

Luther Jones and Gilbert Sanchez argue that Federal District Judge Frank Montalvo should not preside over their case, and they likely will file a motion to recuse if he does.

Posted on July 17, 2009 • read more »

Cook vetos billboard ordinances
by David Crowder

“Billboards are like attorneys. I hate them, but I love mine. They are very effective.” -- Mayor John Cook

Posted on July 17, 2009 • read more »

Memo, Chief Allen to City Manager Wilson: 'Update on Chico's Tacos issues'
by NPT Staff

In the memo, El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen states he is "civilianizing the management of the Internal Affairs Division" and "exploring additional options on sensitivity training from groups outside the police department."

Posted on July 17, 2009 • read more »

CAD release of confidential law enforcement information under investigation
by Sito Negron and David Crowder

The El Paso Central Appraisal District released a list of 1,300 names -- potential undercover agents, police officers, judges, prosecutors and domestic violence targets -- in an open records request by a critic of the agency.

Posted on July 16, 2009 • read more »

From Chihuahua state legislator, a call for international human rights observers
by Frontera NorteSur

According to a Chihuahua state legislator, people uninvolved in the fight between rival drug cartels are increasingly falling victim to bands of criminals on the one hand and Mexican security forces on the other.

Posted on July 15, 2009 • read more »

Police Blotter 7.12-16.09: CPB third quarter statistics; sting at Club 101;
compiled by NPT Staff

News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. Pictured: Seized cocaine.

Posted on July 14, 2009 • read more »

Biz Briefs 7.12-16.09: Foster receives business award; Creative Kids receives donation
compiled by NPT Staff

Business briefs sent to NPT, posted in chronological order as they come in. Send your news to NPT@epmediagroup.com. Pictured: Boys and Girls Club logo.

Posted on July 14, 2009 • read more »