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FBI Dir. Robert Mueller Defends Use of Informants in Mosques
This issue over FBI informants in mosques has created serious tension as of late between the FBI and the Islamic community in the U.S. This comes after great inroads have been made to improve relations in the Post-9/11 era. By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES — FBI Director Robert Mueller on Monday…
Retirees Returning to Fed Agencies Would Not Lose Income Under Legislation
First off, the mandatory retirement age of 57 for agencies like the FBI is silly. A 57 year old today is surely capable of carrying on duties and contributing to an agency. Joe Davidson of the Washington Post reports that the Senate may vote on legislation that would allow agencies to rehire retirees without having…
Texas Airport Cop Going to Prison for Selling Cocaine to FBI Informant While in Uniform
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Obviously Gerardo Sepulveda didn’t get the memo that you’re not allowed to sell cocaine in your Laredo International Airport police officer’s uniform — particularly at the airport. Sepulveda, 41, of Loredo, did just that and was sentenced last week to 20 months in federal prison. He was arrested by the FBI…
After Many Many Delays, Trial to Begin for Ex-Louisiana Rep. William Jefferson
Early on in this whole thing, Congressman William Jefferson had an opportunity to plead guilty and get about six years. Before things got too far along, he decided to pass and fight this. Well, here’s his opportunity.The ex-Congressman’s public persona has always been that of a gentleman. But when the jury hears some of the…
The Weekend Dose of Humor: A New Twist on the FBI’s Most Wanted
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FBI Dir. Mueller Says Agency in “Dire Need” to “Consolidate and Digitize Records”
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III said Thursday that the agency is in “dire need of a Central Record Complex” to consolidate and digitize records “now dispersed among 265 FBI locations worldwide.” The central records complex, he said, “will enable us to efficiently locate and access all of our…
Outspoken Ex-FBI Agent Colleen Rowley Says FBI Could Have Done More to Try and Stop Abortion Dr. Killing
Opinions vary on whether the FBI could have stopped this from happening. But outspoken ex-FBI agent Colleen Rowley of post-9/11 fame, seems to think the agency could have at least tried harder. Is she right? By Zachary Roth TPMmuckraker We told you earlier about questions over whether the FBI responded aggressively enough to detailed information…
Justice Department Asks That 2 convicted Alaska Lawmakers Be Freed Because Trials Were Tainted by Prosecutors
Some say this is not a systemic problem in the Justice Department. But from Boston to Washington to Miami to Detroit to Alaska, the issue keeps popping up. In fact, a judge in Boston recently expressed concern about it being a problem in the Boston U.S. Attorney’s Office. And in Washington, a judge recently dismissed…