Jul 7th, 2005 · The attacks on London's subway and bus system Thursday bear similarities to last year's commuter-train attacks in Madrid. Spanish prosecutors linked those attacks to al Qaeda. The little-known Secret Group of Al Qaeda's Jihad in Europe claimed responsibility for the London attacks. But that assertion has not been verified. Read a timeline of major al Qaeda attacks against Western targets.
Jun 28th, 2005 · A federal jury in Birmingham, Ala., acquits former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy on all counts of a massive fraud charge against him. Scrushy was accused of masterminding a $2.7 billion accounting fraud at the company he founded. Prosecutors viewed the case as a test of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Jun 24th, 2005 · An Italian judge has ordered the arrest of 13 alleged agents of the CIA. Italian newspapers say the agents helped in the seizure of an Egyptian-born imam identified as "Abu Omar" on the streets of Milan in February 2003. Italian prosecutors believe the agents seized Omar as part of the CIA's "extraordinary rendition" program, in which terror suspects are transferred to third countries without court approval.
Jun 17th, 2005 · Alex Chadwick talks with John Dimsdale of Marketplace about a possible deal between accounting titan KPMG and federal prosecutors investigating the firm. KPMG officials acknowledged responsibility for allowing partner organizations to sell dubious tax shelters.
Jun 11th, 2005 · Former prosecutor Jeff Chamberlain gave up his briefcase five years ago for a life in baseball. He shares stories of his new life as an umpire in a semi-pro league.
May 24th, 2005 · Closing arguments continue in the trial of two former senior executives at Tyco International. Former CEO Dennis Kozlowski is accused of grand larceny. Prosecutors accuse him and former CFO Mark Schwartz of looting the company of more than $150 million.
Mar 3rd, 2005 · Martha Stewart has completed her five-month sentence for lying to federal prosecutors about a stock sale. Though she still faces five more months of restricted travel, Stewart's release will allow her to focus on her two new TV shows and a new line of furniture.
Feb 28th, 2005 · Russian police are recommending prosecutors file criminal charges against a Web site that offers cheap music downloads to an international audience.