The Justice Department has agreed to investigate whether there was misconduct involved in federal prosecutors' decision to not prosecute a teen sex crime case against disgraced former Veco Corp. chairman Bill Allen.
Murkowski wants probe of why feds won't prosecute Allen
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski is asking for an investigation into why the federal Justice Department abandoned the teen sex crimes case against former Veco Corp. Chairman Bill Allen and blocked the state's effort to prosecute Allen.
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Ex-wife of Bill Allen's son charged in 2003 Washington murder
Mark Allen, millionaire scion of former Veco CEO Bill Allen -- he of Alaska political corruption fame -- has a small but colorful role in the Seattle Weekly's complex tale of a sensational 2003 murder on a Puget Sound island. Former beauty queen Peggy Sue Thomas was charged this year with participating in the 2003 murder of a Whidbey Island man in a case that might involve insurance money. During the years the case languished, Thomas spent a time as the wife of Mark Allen, whom she met when she was a Las Vegas limo driver. In Allen's telling of their short time together, she tried to take over the operations of his New Mexico thoroughbred ranch and eventually became unbearable. Continued on jump
Allen unlikely to face child sex abuse charge
An effort by Alaska prosecutors to pursue a case against former Veco Corp. chief Bill Allen on allegations of child sexual abuse has ended with no charges, the state's top prosecutor said Monday.
Stevens prosecution team won't face criminal charges
Alaska Newsreader: Ex-wife of Bill Allen's son charged in murder
Stevens prosecution team won't face criminal charges
A 2 1/2 year investigation into the bungled prosecution of then-U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens found widespread and sometimes intentional misconduct by Justice Department attorneys in that and other Alaska corruption cases. But the special prosecutor who led the review isn't recommending they face criminal charges.
Bill Allen scheduled for release next week
A major figure in an Alaska political corruption scandal is expected to complete his prison sentence next week.
Guilty pleas end Alaska corruption probe
With the guilty pleas of two former legislators Friday, the seven-year federal investigation of corruption in Alaska came to a close, leaving some of the original targets off the hook but 10 others with criminal records, including six state legislators.
Guilty pleas close Alaska corruption probe
Two former longtime Alaska legislators pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges this morning but will get no more prison time than they've already served. U.S. Attorney Karen Loeffler said that as far as her office is concerned, the book is now closed on the biggest corruption case in state history.
Plea deal to keep ex-lawmakers Kott, Kohring out of prison
Prosecutors have agreed not to seek more prison time for ex-legislators Pete Kott and Vic Kohring, despite their fresh admissions that they accepted bribes to promote oil-tax legislation favored by industry.
Prosecution, defense plan to call Allen in Kohring trial
Both prosecution and defense plan to call former Veco chief executive Bill Allen as a witness in the upcoming corruption retrial of former Rep. Vic Kohring.
Kohring prosecutors get more time to weigh Allen testimony
A federal judge in Anchorage is giving prosecutors more time to decide whether to call a key figure in the corruption retrial of former state lawmaker Vic Kohring.
Prosecutors undecided on whether to call Allen in Kohring retrial
Prosecutors want more time to decide whether to call a key figure in an Alaska corruption case in the retrial of former state lawmaker Vic Kohring.
Attorney appointed for Kott in retrial
Former Alaska House Speaker Pete Kott came closer to a retrial on corruption charges Friday when a judge appointed an attorney to represent him at government expense and set an aggressive schedule for pretrial motions.
Federal appeals court orders new corruption trial for Kott
A federal appeals court Thursday ordered a new trial for former Alaska House Speaker Pete Kott, ruling that his 2007 conviction on corruption charges was tainted by the failure of prosecutors share information he could have used to defend himself.
Weyhrauch pleads guilty to misdemeanor in corruption case
Former Alaska Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch entered a barely audible guilty plea Monday to a state charge related to lobbying, the next phase in a plea bargain in which serious federal corruption charges will be dismissed.
Weyhrauch plea deal drops federal felony charges
Holder says Veco's Bill Allen wasn't given special deal
Political connections had nothing to do with the Justice Department's decision to drop the teen sexual exploitation prosecution of former Veco Corp. chairman Bill Allen, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Thursday.
Federal officials won't prosecute Bill Allen on sex charges (Aug. 22, 2010)
Murkowski renews query into sex charges against Allen
Now that she's apparently no lame duck, Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she plans to continue her effort to hold top Justice Department officials accountable for dropping the teen sexual exploitation prosecution of former Veco Corp. chairman Bill Allen.
Federal officials won't prosecute Bill Allen on sex charges (Aug. 22, 2010)
State reviewing case against Bill Allen
Alaska Attorney General Dan Sullivan said Thursday that state prosecutors are examining sex abuse allegations against former Veco Corp. chief Bill Allen, revitalizing a case that the U.S. Justice Department recently decided not to pursue.
Senator questions why no charges for Allen
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is questioning the Justice Department's decision not to pursue charges against former Veco Corp. Chairman Bill Allen in a child sexual abuse investigation.
Federal officials won't prosecute Bill Allen on sex charges (Aug. 22, 2010)
Top officials in the U.S. Department of Justice have vetoed the prosecution of imprisoned former Veco chief Bill Allen on sex charges involving minors, closing an Anchorage Police Department and FBI investigation that began in 2004, according to the police officer who led the case.
Prosecutors won't call Allen in former legislator's trial
Imprisoned Veco chief executive Bill Allen will not be a government witness in the trial of former Juneau state Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch, according to a court memorandum filed this afternoon by Weyhrauch's attorney.
Ethics complaint against Bundy dismissed
The official grievance committee of the federal district court in Washington, D.C., has dropped its ethics investigation of Anchorage attorney Bob Bundy, finding there was no cause to pursue the case.
Corruption figures Allen, Smith begin federal prison terms
Bill Allen, the central player in Alaska's long-running political corruption scandal, reported to a federal prison in California on Tuesday morning, and former Veco vice president Rick Smith reported to prison in Oregon.
Alleged cover-up cuts into Allen credibility
Anchorage resident Lisa Moore says she traded sex with then-Veco boss Bill Allen in 1996 for an apartment, money and jewelry. He was 59; she was 19.
Players in the tangled story of Bill Allen and Alaska politics
Bill Allen sentenced to 3 years in prison, fined $750,000
As some in his family dabbed tears, Bill Allen, a one-time Alaskan of the Year and employer of thousands of Alaskans, at last stood before a judge to face his punishment Wednesday for his role in Alaska's political corruption scandal.
Allen sentencing hearing under way
With his delays exhausted, Bill Allen, the central figure in Alaska's public corruption scandal, was in Anchorage federal court this morning to be sentenced on bribery, conspiracy and tax charges. His sentencing hearing got under way about 8:30 a.m. before U.S. District Judge John Sedwick.
Veco men stand for sentencing today
With his delays exhausted, Bill Allen, the central figure in Alaska's public corruption scandal, is due to be sentenced this morning on bribery, conspiracy and tax charges.
Unsealed documents portray seamier side of Veco's Allen
Asking for leniency and a sentence of only six months in prison, Bill Allen wants a federal judge to look beyond his corruption of Alaska politics to a life of charity and job creation in the state.
Judge rejects Allen bid to delay sentencing
Former Veco chief Bill Allen's bid to delay sentencing on corruption charges was rejected Thursday by a federal judge.
The strength of the FBI investigations has been the hours of secretly recorded video surveillance and telephone wire taps. We have produced almost all audio and video that was submitted as evidence in the three trials to-date: Tom Anderson, Pete Kott and Vic Kohring.
FBI video: Vic Kohring surveillance
FBI video: Pete Kott surveillance
FBI Video: Tom Anderson surveillance
The most senior Republican in the U.S. Senate and Alaska's most famous political figure was found guilty of filing false financial disclosures but the conviction was thrown out.
Convictions dismissed over prosecution misconduct
Indicted on seven counts of filing false financial disclosures
Former state Rep. Vic Kohring for Wasilla resigned after being indicted on charges of extortion and bribery.
Released from prison over prosecution misconduct
Korhing convicted on 3 of 4 counts
Video: Surveillance tapes submitted as evidence in Korhing trial
Audio: FBI wiretaps submitted as evidence
Former Alaska House Speaker of Eagle River indicted on bribery, extortion and conspiracy charges.
Released from prison over prosecution misconduct
Video: FBI surveillance video from Suite 604, Baranof Hotel
Audio: FBI surveillance tapes and Bill Allen testimony from Kott trial
Former state Rep. Tom Anderson was found guilty of seven felony charges of conspiracy and bribery.
Video: Surveillance tapes submitted as evidence in Anderson trial
Former state Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch of Juneau is charged with bribery, extortion and conspiracy.
The oldest member of the Alaska Legislature was indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges. He has pled not guilty.
Alaska's lone representative and the former chairman of the House Transportation Committee.
The former state Senate president earned $243,250 in four years as a consultant for Veco.
Oil-field service company Veco and its CEO Bill Allen are at the center of Alaska's political corruption scandals.
Audio: Kohring trial opening statements and Bill Allen testimony
Corrupt Bastards Club: From barroom joke to federal warrants
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Allen asks that sentencing be postponed until February
Sentencing for key bribe witnesses may be soon
Allen delays try judge's patience
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Owners thrust into racing spotlight
Derby winner owned by Bill Allen's son
Sentencing of Veco bosses delayed again
New names emerge in Allen FBI interviews
Bill Allen waiting for 'ax to fall'
From barroom joke to federal warrants
Cowdery part of Veco chief's inner circle
Police suspend Allen sex inquiry
Allen teen sex inquiry reopened
Prosecutors scoff at Kohring accusations
Federal prosecutors want sentencing delay
Contractor: I worked for Ted Stevens on Veco's dime
Kott trial exposes Veco political maneuvering
Former Veco VP has more to reveal
Allen counted on having friend in Legislature
Paper reports Young's Veco ties investigated in federal probe
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