By Norm Pattis New Haven Register I have no idea whether Phil Mickelson, one of the world’s premier golfers and three-time winner of the Masters golf tournament, is guilty of insider trading. But the mere fact that we are talking about it tarnishes his reputation. And why are we talking about it? The FBI has…
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A friend of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects is accused of sending more than $71,000 to six countries, often using fake names between 2010 and 2013, the Associated Press reports. An FBI agent spoke of the money during testimony at a hearing Wednesday. The friend, Khairullozhon Matanov, stopped sending them money when…
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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…
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…
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…
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….
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Two former Utah attorneys general found themselves on the wrong side of the law. On Monday night, FBI agents searched the Utah homes of former Attorneys General John Swallow and Mark Shurtleff as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, Fox 13 reports. “We continue to work with our state and our federal…
