Attorneys for Gangster James “Whitey” Bulger Say Judge Has Conflict of Interest

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Attorneys for the notorious gangster James “Whitey” Bulger said their client received immunity to commit crimes from a late federal prosecutor, the Irish Central reports. The prosecutor, Jeremiah O’Sullivan, a former U.S. attorney, worked as a federal prosecutor at the same time as U.S. District Court Judge Richard Stearns, who is presiding…

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Recently Retired FBI Agent to Plead Not Guilty in Alleged Scheme to Derail Defense Contracts

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  A recently retired FBI agent accused of trying to derail a federal investigation into defense contract spending is expected to plead not guilty today to charges of fraud, conspiracy and obstruction of justice, the Associated Press reports. Prosecutors say Robert Lustyik, a former White Plains, N.Y.-based counterintelligence officer, sidetracked an investigation into…

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Alex J. Turner named Assistant Director of FBI’s Security Division

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  Alex J. Turner was named assistant director of the FBI’s Security Division, which is responsible for ensuring a safe work environment for employees, the bureau announced Monday. Turner began his career as a special agent with the FBI’s Atlanta Division in 1985, investigating drug and property crime. In 1988, Turner moved to…

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