FBI

Just as he was about to start a new life abroad, the FBI swooped in and arrested Tarek Mehanna. Now he may be starting a new life, but not one he anticipated or certainly wanted. By Shelley Murphy and Milton J. Valencia Globe Staff BOSTON — Statements that Tarek Mehanna allegedly made to the FBI…

Behind closed doors, in meetings at the Pennsylvania Avenue headquarters, things on occasion have been known to get a little heated. But Tuesday afternoon things got way too hot. By Clarence Williams Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — A boiler room fire at FBI headquarters in downtown Washington led to an evacuation this afternoon, D.C….

It’s not everyday you get 30 retired FBI agents to come to your defense or write a letter to the governor on your behalf asking for a pardon. By Tom Jackman Washington Post Staff Writer RICHMOND, Nov. 10 — A group of 30 retired FBI agents added their voices Monday to the campaign calling for…

The defense in the Ft. Dix terrorism trial is punching some holes in the government case. The big question is: Will the government’s case hold up? By George Anastasia PHILADELPHIA Inquirer CAMDEN, N.J.–The chief FBI informant in the Fort Dix terrorism investigation said yesterday that at least one of the defendants in the case considered…

For the second time in less than a week we learn that the FBI kept tabs on a famous writer. Last week, the FBI released files on the late journalist David Halberstam. Now the Washington Post has obtained files on the late Norman Mailer. And last month, the FBI released its files on the late…

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — First off, the persistent rumor that Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine (D) might get the Attorney General job in the Obama administration simply isn’t worth much. That’s what his press secretary Gordon Hickey told ticklethewire.com on Monday. “He will not leave his job for any cabinet appointment in the Obama…

The contracted battle to get a Detroit Free Press reporter to give up his sources rages on in the Motor City. The matter is headed for a showdown. BY M.L. Elrick Free Press Staff Writer DETROIT — U.S. District Court Judge Robert Cleland ruled Friday that Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter must appear for a…

Not everyone was celebrating Obama’s victory on election day. In fact, in some places like New York the backlash was downright violent. By John Marzulli New York Daily News NEW YORK — The feds have joined the investigation into the alleged attack of a black Muslim teenager by white thugs shouting “Obama!” on Election Day…