Salvador Hernandez/fbi photo By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Salvador Hernandez, who has headed the FBI in Los Angeles since October 2007, is retiring, according to two people familiar with his situation. Hernandez, the assistant director in charge of the L.A. office, is expected to take a job in the private sector. He first joined…
Ulrich Boser By Ulrich Boser The Open Case WASHINGTON — I received an email earlier today from the FBI press office hailing their computer forensics labs. “A domestic terrorist. A kidnapper. A corrupt politician. An identity thief. These are just of a few of those brought to justice with the help of our Regional Computer…
If true, this could prove to be a little embarrassing for the FBI. One question would be: How would a jury view these allegations? By KATIE NELSON Associated Press Writer HARTFORD, Conn. – A New Jersey blogger facing charges in two states for allegedly making threats against lawmakers and judges had training from the FBI…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — John Miller, the chief FBI spokesman who enjoyed the confidence of FBI Director Robert Mueller III, announced Tuesday that he is stepping down to join the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, according to people familiar with his situation. Miller, a former anchor and reporter for ABC News,…
It’s not everyday a ranking FBI agent’s mother is involved in a major crime. Fortunately for FBI agent Vadim Thomas, he did not follow in his mother’s footsteps. She pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in White Plains, N.Y. on Aug. 7. By Jerry Capeci Gang Land News In a case tinged with irony, intrigue…
The FBI is investigating the Minneapolis police beating of a 42-year-old motorist Derryl Jenkins in February, according to media reports on Monday. The incident was captured on video.
Quotas open the door for people to question motives of law enforcement. Are agents just making arrests to fill quotas? By Anna Gorman Los Angeles Times The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced today (Monday) that he has ended quotas on a controversial program designed to go after illegal immigrants who have ignored deportation…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — You have to wonder what part of “no guns at airports” do people not understand? The Transportation Security Administration continues to seize guns at our nation’s airports every week. The latest: From Aug. 10 to Aug. 16, TSA reported that 34 firearms were found at airport checkpoints. On top…
