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New York State Senator Charged with Lying to FBI; Son Also Indicted
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com State Sen. Thomas W. Libous and his son Matthew were indicted Tuesday on separate charges, the New York Times reports. Sen. Libous, 61, of Birmingham was charged with lying to federal agents, while his son was charged with filing false tax returns. Libous, who first won a seat in the Senate in…
Border Patrol Union: Court Ruling Endangers Agents Because of Fear of Lawsuits
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com An appellate court’s ruling that permitted a Mexican family to sue Border Patrol agents could endanger officers, the agency’s union said Tuesday, according to the Texas Tribune reports. Agents worried about lawsuits may be more reluctant to use deadly force when necessary, according to the National Border Patrol Council. “We’re concerned, and…
Secret Service Agent Sentenced to 20-40 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Child
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A former Secret Service agent accused of molesting a child was sentenced to between 20 and 40 years in prison Tuesday, Boston CBS Local reports. Wilbur “Tom” Clark, 70, of East Kingston, N.H., pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. He pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated felonious…
FBI Says It Has No Clue How Many Americans It Spies On; Senator Calls for Reform
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI has no idea how many Americans it spies on. Time reports that the FBI keeps very few records on domestic surveillance, a discovery that incensed Sen. Rob Wyden, D-Ore. Wyden requested information on the number of American citizens who are subject to FBI surveillance and ended up with more questions…
FBI to Interview 12-Year-Old Missing Boy Who Turned Up in Basement of Detroit Home
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI plans to interview a 12-year-old boy who went missing before turning up in the basement of his home in a strange case that has gotten international attention, the Free Press reports. The forensic interview of Charlie Bothuell is scheduled for today. “Based on the outcome of this interview, the Detroit…
Appeals Court: Mexican Boy’s Family Can Sue Border Patrol Agent in Fatal Shooting
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com In a decision that could have widespread consequences for federal law enforcement, an appeals court ruled Monday that a Border Patrol agent can be sued for fatally shooting a 15-year-old Mexican boy across the border, the Los Angeles Times reports. The three-judge panel in New Orleans said the 2010 shooting of Sergio…
DHS: 150 Border Patrol Agents Sent to South Texas Over Immigration Crunch
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com About 150 Border Patrol agents are being sent to South Texas to help out authorities who are overwhelmed by a spike in illegal immigration from Central America, the Statesman reports. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson made the announcement on his third trip to the Border Patrol’s McAllen station in southernmost Texas in…
Veteran FBI Agent, a Pennsylvania Native, Becomes Director of Office of National Counterintelligence Executive
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com FBI Agent William Evanina, who helped investigate the anthrax attacks in 2001 and the hijacking of United Airlines Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001, is moving to a new job, Citizens Voice reports. Evanina has been appointed director of the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive, giving him a important role in…