The Washington Times

Topic - Laura Duffy

Subscribe to this topic via RSS or ATOM
Related Stories
  • A marijuana leaf neon sign advertises a medical-pot provider in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles. (Associated Press)

    Federal government targets medical-pot shops for closure

    Federal prosecutors have launched a crackdown on some pot dispensaries in California, warning the stores that they must shut down within 45 days or face criminal charges and confiscation of their property even if they are operating legally under the state's 15-year-old medical marijuana law.

  • Ex-USD star figures in sports bribery indictment

    A former University of San Diego star basketball player, another former player and a former assistant coach were charged with running a sports betting business to affect the outcome of games, federal authorities said Monday.

More Stories →

Quotations
  • "It has not been the practice (in California) to target and prosecute economic migrants who have no criminal histories, who are coming in to the United States to work or to be with their families," Ms. Duffy said. "We do target the individuals who are smuggling those individuals."

    Border Patrol to toughen policy →

  • Laura Duffy, the U.S. attorney in San Diego, said limited resources, including lack of jail space, force her to make choices.

    Border Patrol to toughen policy →

Happening Now