CHICAGO — The Chicago Sun-Times reports that a federal judge threw out a lawsuit that had shut down the FBI’s shooting range in North Chicago. The paper said an environmental group had filed the suit and complained that the gun range sent bullets into a nearby park and into a lake. The FBI voluntarily closed the…
A federal judge ripped into a hard-hitting federal prosecutor, saying he’d gone too far in a terrorism case. By Jerry Markon Washington Post Staff Writer ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Sami al-Arian, one of the nation’s most prominent terrorism defendants, was about to be released into his daughter’s custody to await a new trial on contempt charges….
FBI agents raided two county office building in suburban Washington on Saturday, fueling more speculation and talk about public corruption involving developers and lobbyists. By Rosalind S. Helderman, Aaron C. Davis and Henri E. Cauvin Washington Post Staff Writers GREENBELT, MD –Teams of FBI agents raided two Prince George’s County government buildings yesterday, law enforcement…
Bruce Ivins, the scientist authorities say was responsible for the 2001 anthrax attacks, wanted to make sure his body was creamated and and scattered about. So he went to extraordinary steps to make sure it happened. By Scott Shane The New York Times FREDERICK, Md. – Six weeks after Bruce E. Ivins killed himself, the…
FBI agents will have more latitude in conducting surveillances and other matters. But some groups like the ACLU aren’t so happy. By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — FBI officials yesterday briefed civil liberties advocates and religious groups on a plan to offer agents an array of tactics to track national security threats, as…
An ex-city council aide who is accused of embezzling $145,000 is trying to work out a deal with the feds to try and stay out of prison. What will it take? By Tomas Zambito New York Daily NEW YORK— A former top aide to Brooklyn Councilman Kendall Stewart is negotiating a plea deal with the feds…
The uniforms may look nicer, but complaints still persist seven years after 9/11 that the airports aren’t as safe as they should be. What’s it going to take? By John Hilkevitch Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — The nation’s airport security screeners unveiled new uniforms Thursday on the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and…
Line agents woud get more power under a new plan to be unveiled today. Will the extra power help? Will it stir controversy? Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — The Justice Department will unveil changes to FBI ground rules today that would put much more power into the hands of line agents pursuing…
