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Motorcycle Gangs Involved in Deadly Shootout in Waco Are Known Outlaws
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Some of the motorcycle gangs involved in Sunday’s shootout in Waco, Texas, are dangerous criminal organizations, the USA Today reports. Among those involved were the Bandidos and Cossacks, both of whom are known as outlaw biker gangs and “pose a serious national domestic threat.” They’re among what the FBI dubs outlaw…
FBI Rules Out Gunfire in Deadly Amtrak Crash in Philadelphia
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI found no evidence to suggest that gunfire played a role in the deadly Amtrak crash after examining a windshield with a suspicious indentation, ABC News reports. “The FBI has completed its examination of the windshield of the Amtrak #188 locomotive and has found no evidence of damage that could…
Mural Celebrating Convicted Cop Killer Is Removed from Campus in Wisconsin
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A mural celebrating a woman on the FBI’s most wanted list was quickly removed from the campus of Marquette University in Wisconsin following complaints. The Journal Sentinel reports that the mural of Assata Shakur was displayed in March at the Marquette Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. But university officials weren’t happy….
DEA Agents Allege Management Discriminates Against Military Reservists
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Sixteen DEA agents who also serve as military reservists have filed a complain that alleges they are discriminated against by management, CBS 8 reports. “They (DEA) have a consistent, perpetual harassment that continues to escalate,” said DEA Special Agent Mark Coast of San Diego. “Servicemen should not be treated as second…
FBI Tapped to Investigate Whether Amtrak Train Struck by Projectile – Even Bullet
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI has been tapped to investigate a suspicious mark on the windshield of the Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia and killed eight people and injured more than 200 people, CNN reports. The NTSB is hoping agents can help determine whether an indentation on the windshield of the derailed train…
FBI Dropped Purchase Order on Controversial License Plate Readers
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI planned to invest in license-plate readers that are becoming more popular among local and state law enforcement but didn’t follow through with a purchase order after lawyers expressed concerns about the technology invading people’s privacy, the Associated Press reports. The AP received records that indicate the FBI has been…
Was Hacker Able to Seize Plane Mid-Flight? FBI Investigates
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is investigating whether a purported hacker was able to control a plane mid-flight, The Washington Post reports. Chris Roberts, who’s with a security intelligence firm called One World Labs, tweeted on April 15 that he was able to manipulate the in-flight and crew-alerting system of a United Airlines plane….
Dallas Morning News: Garland Flaps Illustrate Shifting Terror Focus
By the Dallas Morning News Editorial Board As terror attacks go, the charge of the jihadi wannabes in Garland will not be remembered as textbook. Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi had desire and tools, but their execution was lacking. Their goal was to crash an American Freedom Defense Initiative meeting, Pamela Geller’s Muhammad cartoon contest….