Charlie LeDuff: Six Degrees of Congressman Michael Grimm, an Ex-FBI Agent
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June 4, 2014
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San Francisco Political Consultant Had Enough Materials in Apartment for Improvised Bomb
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A political consultant who was the subject of a nationwide search had the necessary material for an improvised bomb in his San Francisco apartment. The Los Angeles Times reports that the FBI found explosive powder, wires for a detonator, ball bearings and a motor in Ryan Chamberlain’s apartment. What’s unclear is what…
FBI Creates Cell Phone App to Help Parents Find Missing Children
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is offering a cell phone app for parents in the event that their child ends up missing. WCCO reports that the bureau is encouraging parents to download the Child ID App to expedite the release of information to the public. The app allows parents to send photos and information about…
Columnist: How Can Former Cop Collect City Disability While Working for FBI?
By Debra Saunders San Francisco Chronicle How is it possible that the FBI agent who shot and killed an associate of a suspected Boston Marathon bomber has been pocketing more than $50,000 annually in disability benefits since he retired as an Oakland, California, police officer in 2004 at age 31? On May 22, 2013, Ibragim…
FBI Steps Up Crackdown on Laser Pointer Attacks After Success of Pilot Program
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is increasing its crackdown on people who point lasers at airplanes. CBS News reports that the bureau is offering $10,000 rewards following an increase in laser cases. The FBI launched a pilot program at 12 offices in February, which saw a 19% decrease in the number of reported laser strikes….