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Justice Department to Investigate Cleveland Police on Complaint of Excessive Force
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The Justice Department plans to announce it is investigating excessive force within the Cleveland Police Department, WXYC Channel 3 reports. The probe involves a police pursuit in November when Cleveland cops fired 137 bullets at an unarmed man and woman. WXYC reported that a news conference is expected today to announce the…
Fight to Land New FBI Headquarters Starts to Get Nasty with Harsh Words
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The battle to land the new headquarters of the FBI has turned ugly, NBC 4 Washington reports. In one case, a Fairfax County official took a swipe at Prince George’s County, saying it’s the place where the FBI would be busy because of criminals. “I made that comment in the context of…
FBI’s New Special Agent in Charge of Miami Office Impressed Washington D.C.
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Michael Steinbach was supposed to be the temporary head of the FBI in Miami while the bureau searched for a permanent special agent in charge. But the 46-year-old who has fought violent crime and terrorism impressed Washington D.C. so much that he received the permanent job, the Miami Herald reports. “I never…
Two City Councilmen in Georgia Were Indicted on Accusations of Taking $20,000 in Bribes
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Two city councilmen accused of splitting $20,000 in bribes were indicted by a grand jury Tuesday, the Macon Telegraph reports. Forsyth City Councilmen Desi Hansford and James Calloway face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on three counts. Hansford “admitted to receiving the previous $5,000 bribe in January….
Feds Want to Run eBay Sneaker Business Implicated in Massive Pot Conspiracy
By Van Smith Baltimore City Paper BALTIMORE — The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for a pair of Nike Shox Turbo 3.2 SL running shoes is $120, but Krush NYC, an eBay seller based in a warehouse in Jessup, sells them for $79.99. That kind of markdown is what attracts the buyers that make Krush…
FBI and Secret Service Probing How Info of Big Names Landed on Internet
By Carol Cratty CNN Senior Producer Washington – The Secret Service and FBI are investigating how personal information purported to relate to first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and former first lady Hillary Clinton ended up on an Internet site, officials said Tuesday. It was not clear how much of the information was…
Dallas County DA Under Fire for Decision to Seek Charges Against Oil Heir
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Federal authorities are investigating Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins in connection with his decision to seek criminal mortgage fraud charges against an oil heir, the Dallas Morning News reports. Questions are swirling about whether Watkins leveled charges against oil heir Al Hill II in 2010 as a favor to political contributors,…
FBI Investigates Who Posted Personal, Financial Information on Government Officials, Celebrities
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is trying to determine who posted private financial and personal information on a website about top government leaders and celebrities such as Mel Gibson and Jay-Z, the Associated Press reports. Even the Social Security number, address and credit report of FBI Director Robert Mueller were posted on the site, which…