2010
Houston Prostitute Runs Car into FBI Agent
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com A prostitute trying to escape arrest ran her car into a Houston FBI agent, striking the agent in the left thigh, causing bruises and back pain, according to an FBI affidavit filed in U.S. District Court this week. The incident took place on Nov. 7 in southwest Houston. The agent was…
Ex-LA U.S. Atty. Writes Check After Getting Busted for Ripping Off Taxpayers: He’s 1 of 5 U.S. Attys Cited in IG Report
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Former Los Angeles U.S. Atty. Thomas P. O’Brien says he wrote a check this week reimbursing the government in instances where he stayed in hotel rooms that cost more than the government-approved rate, the Los Angeles Times reported. O’Brien was one of five U.S. Attorneys cited in a Justice…
Atty. Gen. Holder Says “Close to Decision” on 9/11 Trial
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Here’s a controversial issue that won’t go away: Where to hold the 9/11 trial. Attorney Gen. Eric Holder Jr., who has often been treated like a pinata by Republican members of the Senate Judiciary when confronted about the issue, says the government is “close to a decision” on how…
ATF Still Not Sure Whether Agents Will Return to Virgin Islands
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Nearly two weeks after a U.S. Virgin Islands judge tossed out the controversial murder charges against ATF agent Will Clark, the agency said it has still not decided whether to send agents to work there again. “It’s being evaluated and no decision has been made,” Donna Sellers, an ATF…
Some of Swindler Bernie Madoff’s Possessions Go Up for Auction Saturday
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The spoils of swindler Bernie Madoff and his wife go up for auction Saturday in New York. His black velveteen slippers, an emerald cut 10.5-carat diamond ring, other jewelry and furniture are up for grabs, the New York Daily News reports. Auctioneers at Gaston & Sheehan will handle the sale, which…
FBI’s Mark Giuliano Named Assistant Dir. for Counterterrorism at HQ
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON –– Mark F. Giuliano becomes the new assistant director for the Counterterrorism Division at FBI Headquarters, replacing James W. McJunkin who will take over as head of the bureau’s Washington Field Office. “Mark’s experience and leadership have prepared him well to lead the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division during these important times,”…
DEA Nominee Michele Leonhart Finally Gets Hearing Before Sen. Judiciary
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Many may say it’s long long overdue. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing next week for Michele Leonhart, who was nominated to head the DEA on Feb. 2, according to the website Main Justice. Leonhart has been heading the agency on an interim basis since…