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U.S. Marshals Capture “Catch Me If You Can” Con Man in Cinci
Samuel Nickolas acted out occupational fantasies most of us only dream about or pay money to see in the movies like “Catch Me If You Can” starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio. By Dan Horn Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINATTI — Federal authorities say that when Samuel Nickolas wanted a different life, he made one up. Over…
Sleeping With the Fishes? Dead Fish Shows Up At D.C. Homeland Security Office
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — It was like a scene out of the Godfather. A letter containing a dead fish showed up Friday at a downtown office of the Department of Homeland Security. The letter, which also contained white powder, was addressed to an employee. The Associated Press reported that FBI Washington Field Office…
The Latest Government Screw Up in Sen. Ted Stevens’ Case Involving FBI Whistleblower
It’s hard to recall a high-profile case in recent years where the government has been involved in so many missteps. Here’s the latest one in the Stevens’ case. By RICHARD MAUER Anchorage Daily News Federal prosecutors have found a new reason to apologize over misleading information they’ve provided to the judge in former Sen. Ted…
Appeals Court Ruling Could Spell Trouble For Probes of Congress Members
Details of the ruling have not been released, but it appears it has potential to create more problems for investigators looking at public corruption cases involving members of Congress. Lately, this issue seems to be a recurring one in FBI probes involving Congressional members. By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — A…
ATF and FBI Investigating Arkansas Car Bombing that Seriously Injured Head of State Medical Board
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1kgFyytRXY UPDATE: Thursday, 3:40 P.M. — The Associated Press is reporting that the doctor was awake and responsive this morning. OTHER STORIES OF INTEREST READ THE ENTIRE LIST OF BERNIE Madoff’s VICTIMS (PDF)
Will the FBI Find the Cure For the Uncommon Cold Case?
For investigators, it’s a headache worth tackling. But will advances in science be enough to crack the case? BY NATASHA KORECKI AND FRANK MAIN Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Investigators have breathed new life into the decades-old, unsolved Tylenol killings, prompted by advances in forensic technology and new tips on the crimes, FBI officials said today….
Could Missing FBI Agent Robert Levinson Be Part of Prisoner Swap?
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Downsizing? Not Here – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has 11,000 Jobs
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Recession? Layoffs? Downsizing? Not here. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection became the latest federal law enforcement agency to announce a major hiring campaign. It said it hopes to fill about 11,000 law enforcement and support jobs this year. Over the weekend, the agency hosted open houses at 15…