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Family of Dead Former Cop Drops Lawsuit over Alleged FBI Framing
A trial in federal court ended abruptly Wednesday after a family suing an FBI agent for allegedly framing a kidnapping and murder suspect dropped the lawsuit.
Senators Work on Legislation to Require FBI to Disclose ‘All’ Records to Watchdogs
Inspectors general are the watchdogs of federal agencies like the FBI, but they have been stymied by a bureau that has declined to turn over critical records during investigations.
Facing Growing Threat over Homegrown Terrorists, FBI Tries New Approach
As the FBI scrambles to handle an increase in potential homegrown terrorists, the bureau is taking a new approach that would favor counseling over jail.
Investigators: DeKalb County Officials ‘Rotten to the Core’ with Corruption
DeKalb County government is “rotten to the core,” investigators said, outlining allegations of bribery, theft of government property and corruption.
New DEA Leader: ‘El Chapo’ Likely Still in Mexico After Prison Escape
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is most likely still in Mexico after his escape from prison last month, the DEA’s new acting administrator said. Chuck Rosenberg told reporters, though, that he has no hard evidence of the escapee’s whereabouts but said Guzman is likely relying on the vast resources of his Sinaloa…
Fearing Government Takeover, Trio Accused of Stockpiling Explosives, Tactical Gear
Three North Carolina men were stockpiling weapons and tactical gear because they feared a government takeover and martial law.
Trial Begins in Case of FBI Agent Accused of Framing Former Cop
A federal trial has begun in the case of an FBI agent accused of framing a man in the kidnapping and robbery of two Kansas City drug dealers.
FBI Investigates Security of Hillary Clinton’s Private Email Server
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Did Hillary Clinton put American security at risk by using a private email server to communicate when she was the secretary of state? The FBI is investigating the security of the private email server, NBC News reports. The bureau also also asked a Clinton attorney about the security of a thumb…