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Ex-Boston FBI Agent John Connolly Gets 40 Years in 1982 Mob Murder
The mob and the Boston FBI had a toxic relationship. This was just another story in that sad chapter. But this tale may not be over. Connolly could still go free on a successful appeal, which he seems to have a shot at. BY DAVID OVALLE Miami Herald MIAMI — Disgraced FBI agent John Connolly…
Holder Strategy Becomes Clear as His Senate Confirmation Hearing Begins
Eric Holder/msnbc By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Yes, Eric H. Holder Jr. messed up, Yes he intends to be an INDEPENDENT Attorney General, and Yes Yes Yes, the Marc Rich pardon was a BIG BIG mistake, and Yes he would have done things differently now. With his family and former FBI director Louis Freeh sitting behind…
Latest Bomb in Stevens Case: Judge Accuses Government of Misleading Him and Orders Atty. Gen. Mukasey to Sign Declaration Under Oath and Turn Over Documents
By Allan Lengel tickethwire.com In the latest explosive turn, the federal judge in the former Sen. Ted Stevens trial on Wednesday accused the government of misleading him about an FBI agent who filed a complaint about government misconduct in the case. U.S District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan , in court papers filed Wednesday in Washington,…
More Details of Allegations of FBI Misconduct Come Out in Stevens Case
The case is only getting uglier. Whether the prosecution can survive all the allegations and maintain the conviction is a big question mark. At minimum, a new trial could be in the making. But who knows. By ERIKA BOLSTAD Anchorage Daily News WASHINGTON — One of the FBI agents assigned to investigate corruption in Alaska…
Intelligence Report Finds No Credible Threats At Fla. Super Bowl
There are few sure things in life. Nonetheless, it sounds like super news about the Super Bowl. Let’s hope it holds true. Want a sure thing: Don’t bet on the 0-16 Detroit Lions doing much better next year. By EILEEN SULLIVAN and MITCH STACY Associated Press Writers TAMPA, Fla. — A U.S. intelligence report says…
Sen. Believes Ex-FBI Agent in Secret Iran Prison
The sad tale of ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson goes on. Here’s the latest twist. By Fox News A U.S. senator revealed Tuesday that he believes a former FBI agent who disappeared in Iran nearly two years ago is being held in a secret prison there – much to the surprise of the ex-agent’s wife. Sen….
FBI Launches System to Share Terrorism Tips with Local Police
Historically, local law enforcement has complained about the FBI not sharing enough information. There may still be complaints after this, but it may help deflect some complaints. By DEVLIN BARRETT Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — The FBI has launched a system to share tips about possible terror threats with local police agencies just in time…
Happy Ending For Law Enforcement in Spa Crackdown
About ten years ago the Ann Arbor (MI) Police Department’s Deputy Chief came to me with a proposal. AAPD wanted to know if the FBI would be willing to help investigate Asian spas in Ann Arbor, and prosecute them federally. At the time I was the senior agent in the local FBI office and knew…