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CNN Money.com (Dow Jones) - Departing US Atty Garcia: Keep Focus On White-Collar Crime

Phillyburbs.com (AP), Wecht attorneys to ask judge for fraud dismissal

Kyle Whitmire & Adam Nossiter, NYTimes, Birmingham Mayor Accused of Trading County Deals for Cash and Clothes

Review & Outlook, WSJ, Tax Fraud Finale -Justice gives up its misbegotten tax case.

Reuters, Prominent Brazil financier gets 10 years in prison

Kelly Thornton, Voice of San Diego.org, Without Lam, U.S. Attorney's Office Takes Different Tack

Erin Stock, Birmingham News, Birmingham residents' reaction to mayor's indictment run the gamut-Prayers offered while some hail even-handed justice

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