"There seems to be a pattern of the Justice Department going after black elected officials and then failing to win convictions."

The riots began after local officials only partially paid farmers for their crops, claiming that they would make the total payments at a later date.

Inside, a chapel that can accommodate more than 100 inmates recently held only 45 after officials limited the size of groups allowed inside.

He has left the senior officials alone and is going after lower-level officials.

The subpoena came two weeks after officials and lawyers of the smaller transit police union were indicted on racketeering charges.

The government released Urlayeva on 27 October after officials abused and beat her.

The double-digit increase comes several months after officials who run the water system said the city had more than $610 million in unpaid water bills.

"It encourages prosecutors to go after public officials not in order to convict but to influence the political process," he said.

The Emperor is expected to visit these countries, but only after officials assess how the current 11-day trip goes.

Pets in Sayreville cannot be named after elected officials.