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Attorney Claims FBI Trained Jailed NJ Blogger to Incite
If true, this could prove to be a little embarrassing for the FBI. One question would be: How would a jury view these allegations? By KATIE NELSON Associated Press Writer HARTFORD, Conn. – A New Jersey blogger facing charges in two states for allegedly making threats against lawmakers and judges had training from the FBI…
Chief FBI Spokesman John Miller Stepping Down
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — John Miller, the chief FBI spokesman who enjoyed the confidence of FBI Director Robert Mueller III, announced Tuesday that he is stepping down to join the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, according to people familiar with his situation. Miller, a former anchor and reporter for ABC News,…
Mother of FBI Organized Crime Supervisor Pleads to Swindling Investors Out of Millions
It’s not everyday a ranking FBI agent’s mother is involved in a major crime. Fortunately for FBI agent Vadim Thomas, he did not follow in his mother’s footsteps. She pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in White Plains, N.Y. on Aug. 7. By Jerry Capeci Gang Land News In a case tinged with irony, intrigue…
FBI Investigates Minneapolis Police Beating Caught on Video
The FBI is investigating the Minneapolis police beating of a 42-year-old motorist Derryl Jenkins in February, according to media reports on Monday. The incident was captured on video.
(Practice) Drama Breaks Out in Washington Area for Agencies Like Secret Service, FBI and U.S. Marshals
The drama around around Washington, thanks goodness, in these instances is not real. It’s just practice for the different federal agencies. You can never be too ready. You can never practice too much. By Laura Blumenfeld Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Five minutes before his job interview, John Fisher parks at Ace Fire Extinguisher…
Ex-DEA Official Says Agents Should be Insulted that Obama Admin. Would Consider FBI Official to Head DEA
William Coonce worked for the DEA for 29 years and was special agent in charge of the Detroit Division from 1987 to 1993. His commentary is in response to a story in ticklethewire.com, which said FBI deputy Director John Pistole, Assistant U.S. Attorney Boyd Johnson III and former U.S. Attorney Greg. A. Vega were being…
Justice Dept. Vows to Continue Probing 1964 KKK Killings of Civil Rights Workers
Good to know the statute of limitations does not apply to murder. Good to know the Justice Department hasn’t given up on this case. But it better step it up if it wants to eventually file charges before everyone dies off like Bill Wayne Posey. By Jerry Mitchell Jackson Clarion-Ledger JACKSON, Miss. — Billy Wayne…
Internet Radio Host Case Tests Limits of Freedom of Speech
The Internet remains the wild west. Federal law enforcement is still trying to figure out exactly where the boundaries are for freedom of speech. Over the past few years, it’s been pretty much hit and miss. By Peter Slevin Washington Post Staff Writer CHICAGO — Internet radio host Hal Turner disliked how three federal judges…