U.S. Attorney presses Cuomo on witness tampering

ALBANY, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has reportedly stepped us his scrutiny over Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision to shutter acorruption-busting panel, sending a letter to the panel andthreatening to investigate potential obstructionof justice and witness tampering.The New York TimesreportedThursday that a letter from Bharara's office warned against having Moreland Commission members interfered with by Cuomo's office after several of them Monday came out in support of the Moreland Commission's work.The letter from prosecutors, which was read to The New York Times, said, "We have reason to believe a number of commissioners recently have been contacted about the commission's work, and some commissioners have been asked to issue public statements characterizing events and facts regarding the commission's operation."To the extent anyone attempts to influence or tamper with a witness's recollection of events relevant to our investigation, including the recollection of acommissioner or one of the commission's employees, we request that you advise our office immediately, as we must consider whether such actions constitute obstructionof justice or tampering with witnesses that violate federallaw."There was no immediate comment from Cuomo's office. U.S. Attorney's Office declined comment and declined to release the letter.Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick, who was one of three Moreland co-chairs, wrote a three-page defense of the panel on Monday just hours before Cuomo was set to make his first appearance in Buffalo after theTimesfirst revealed last week the involvement of Cuomo's office is pressing the commission to not issue subpoenas to Cuomo's allies.Cuomo has heavily relied on Fitzpatrick's letter since then in arguing that the panel was independent."The real question is was the commission independent in the decisions it made? And sometimes the answer is yes or no and sometimes there isa definitive source," Cuomo said Wednesday on Long Island. "And the co-chair of the committee said definitively (Monday) that he made all the decisions with his co-chairs. Period."Fitzpatrick's comments were followed later Monday by similar statements of supportfrom several district attorneys who served on commission, including the Rockland County district attorney.In an interview with Gannett's Albany Bureau, Broome County DA Gerald Mollen said Monday he believed that he and his colleagues had "absolute independence to go wherever the commission wanted and the governor could not stop us if we choose to go somewhere."Bharara is investigating the commission's work after Cuomo abruptly disbanded it in March, amid perhaps dozens of investigations into corruption in Albany.Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino on Thursday pressed for the state to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the matter, claiming that state laws may have been broken."There were basically threats to pull back subpoenas," Astorino said. "These were investigations that were stopped."

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Sweet news...pawan fans!!!

Gabbar Singh-2 has been a swinging pendulum. Its takeoff was doubted due to script finalisation and non availability of Pawan Kalyan due to his ongoing Gopala Gopala project. Now the confusion has been clarified. Film unit declared that all the news relating to winding up of the project is fake and film unit is very much involved in pre-production works.It is now confirmed that Gabbar Singh-2 will go to sets once Gopala Gopala completes its shoots. Minor modifications to thescript are being carried out before the launch of this movie production.“This good news has brought new life in us’ says Ramesh, a hard core Pawan Kalyan Fan. Another Pawan Kalyan admirer Shruti says “Gabbar Singh-2 will be a double block buster as Pawan is at his peak of craze both in cinema and politics”

Mahesh babu Lungu dance!!

Maheshbabu and Srinu Vaitla’s combination is always a block buster pair. Aagadu is the most expected movie of the season. Mahesh fans have built a mountain of hopes on Aagadu. The trailer released on superstar Krishna’s birthday has exceeded expectations. Adding spice to this sensation is Shruti Haasan’s item song. Now another hot news is creating ripples.Mahesh babu will be performing ‘Lungi Dance’ !!!. Film unit is talking that Mahesh has concentrated more on his dances. Lungi Dance is going to be the highlight of this movie, they say. Shah Rukh Khan has rocked with Lungi Dance in Chennai Express and Pawan Kalyan’s item has been a huge hit in Attarintiki Daredi. On the whole Aagadu will see a special attraction.

Senior actor mukkuraju no more.....

Tollywood’s senior actor Sagiraju Rajamraju aka Mukku Raju passed away on Thursday. He acted in more than 1000 films. He entered film industry as choreographer and also acted for many interesting roles. He was seen in almost all movies made by R Narayana Murthy.Mukku Raju was suffering from multiple ailments for the past many years. Film fraternity conveyed their deep condolences on his death. His final rites would be performed in Cherukuwada of Undi mandal in West Godavari district of A.P.

Katrina becomes a mother!!

Sujay Ghosh made Katrina a mother even before her wedding.Surprising isn’t’ it ? ‘Kahani’ Director Sujay Ghosh is trying out an experiment of showing Katrina as a mother in his forthcoming flick. He is trying to portray Katrina at par with Vidya Balan in Kahani movie.Katrina had earlier exhibited her skills in an experimental flick named ‘Raaj Neeti’. But now she will be seen as a mother. How would Katrina’s boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor respond on this decision? As a Katrina fan how would you feel to see her as a mother before getting married?

PIL Failed against T MP Kavitha!!

Nizamabad MP K Kavitha's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir invited more troubles for her.Karunasagar, an advocate and BJP activist, filed a petition in Nampallycriminal court seeking action against Kavitha under section 124-Aand 153-B and 505 of Indian Penal Code. Claiming that the comments of MP in her recent interview has caused him mental agony, The petitioner alleged MP's statement was historically incorrect and against the spirit of the citizen of the country.Speaking to a daily, Kavitha said some portions of Kashmir belongs to Pakistan. She opined both the rival countries have to draw new boundaries and move on.The 7th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate posted thenext hearing of the case to August 1st.

we won't allow you to leave Hyd KCR!!

There are many speculations till now on the status and future of Tollywood. Many people in the industry are in uncertainty over thehappenings and some of them are afraid about recent incidents.KCR is stopped all the speculations by giving clarity over this point. He lauded Telugu movie industry and he assured that T-government will provide all the required facilities tofilm industry. He announced his future plans for Tollywood by confirming on new Film city in 2000acres. This confirmation has given peace of mind to many people who are in confusion till now.Till now many speculations are in place as some says there are no plans to move film industry from Hyderabad, but some others say it will be moved to Vizag due to no respect for them in T-Government. Now all most these all speculations came to an end with this announcement. Many industry heads are now focusing on renaming the societies to take neutral stand between the states. In considering sentiments of both the states MAA and other people are in plans to draw regulations for upcoming projects.

Balayya completes 40 years in Industry!

Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna has
completed 40 years in the Telugu Film
industry today.
The actor debuted in Tatamma Kala and it
released on 29th July 1974. The actor was
seen playing a grandson to Dr Bhanumathi in
the movie and it was directed by none other
than his father Dr NTR.
The actor in him evolved with time and fans
fondly called him Balayya. NBK acted in
many films, but he excelled in the socio
fanstasy and the historical movies genres.
Among them his cameo roles in Dana Veera
Soora Karna, Srimadvirataparvam, Akbar
Saleem Anarkali and Sri Tirupati
Venkateswara Kalyanam stand out.
In the movie Annadammula Anubandham,
Balayya was only 16 and played brother to
his father NTR.
It was only In 1984, that Balakrishna
debuted as a full-fledged hero with
Sahasame Jeevitham. However, the movies in
80s wherein Balayya played a village guy role
made him a star hero. His Aditya 369 has
shown the versatile actor in Balakrishna.
Balayya has 97 films to his kitty now and his
97th was a 'Legend'ary success and even
helped him win his maiden elections for the
assembly. There are many rumors about his
100th movie and we will update you all about
it!
To entertain movie lovers for 4 decades is no
mean achievement and the entire
www.Andhraheadlines.com team
congratulates the great actor for successful
completion of 40 years in Tollywood and for
his contribution to the world of Telugu
cinema. We hope he will continue to enthrall
audience with many great films!