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Minn. FBI Issues Apology; Says 2 Homicide Victims Weren’t Gang Members
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Ooops. The Minneapolis FBI on Friday apologized for saying that two homicide victims were members of gangs. “Donald E. Oswald, Special Agent in Charge of the Minneapolis FBI office, today regrets to announce that the FBI made an error in a press release that was released yesterday regarding the arrest of…
FBI Agents Get Leeway to Push Privacy Bounds
By Charlie Savage The New York Times WASHINGTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is giving significant new powers to its roughly 14,000 agents, allowing them more leeway to search databases, go through household trash or use surveillance teams to scrutinize the lives of people who have attracted their attention. Enlarge This Image The F.B.I….
N.C. Sheriff’s Deputy Assigned to U.S. Marshals Task Force Shot and Killed
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com A sheriff’s deputy assigned to the U.S. Marshals Service task force was shot and killed Thursday while trying to serve an arrest warrant in a murder in Kinston, N.C., station WRAL reported. The station reported that the deputy, Warren “Sneak” Lewis, was a nine-year veteran of the Nash County Sheriff’s Department….
Republicans Delay Judiciary Committee Vote on Mueller’s Extension; Gives the Nod to 3 U.S. Attorneys
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Legislation that would enable FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III to extend his 10-year term by two years seems all but certain to pass. But it may not be with out a little resistance. Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee delayed a vote Thursday on the legislation. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Ia.)…
Closings in Blago II; He’s a Liar and Swindler and His Testimony Was “Absurd”
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Surprise Surprise (not really). Federal prosecutor Carrie Hamilton delivered closing arguments on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in downtown Chicago, calling defendant Rod Blagojevich a liar and a swindler, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. And oh yes, she said his seven days of testimony was “absurd” and “ludicrous.” The closings marked…
FBI Warns of Bogus Emails Soliciting Money
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com DETROIT — The FBI in Detroit has issued a warning: Beware of emails that display the FBI seal and FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III’s name. The emails, that have been sent to Michigan residents as well as others nationwide, direct people to contact the Department of Homeland Security and send…
FBI Mueller’s Full Statement Before Judiciary: “FBI Has Never Faced a More Complex Threat Environment”
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III began the process on Wednesday of getting a two- year extension when he appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Committee is considering a bill that would extend his stay two years beyond the 10-year term, which expires in September. Currently legislation limits the term…
FBI’s Mueller Said After “Some Reflection” He Agreed to Take on Extension
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com After “some reflection” and consulting with family and people inside and outside the FBI, bureau Director Robert S. Mueller III said Wednesday he agreed with the White House proposal to stay on for two years. Mueller appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is considering a bill that would extend his…