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FBI Investigates Reported Theft of 1.2 Billion Passwords by Russian Gang
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is investigating an unprecedented theft of 1.2 billion passwords by a Russian crime ring, NBC News reports. A security firm said it has recovered the Internet passwords and logins, which investigators say is the largest known collection of such stolen data. The stolen information comes from 420,000 websites. “The FBI…
FBI Investigating District Attorney’s Use of Forfeiture Fund As Hush Money After Car Crash
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com FBI agents are investigating District Attorney Craig Watkins in Dallas after he used more than $50,000 in asset forfeiture funds to secretly reach an agreement following a car accident in which he was involved, WFAA 8 reports. Watkins said he couldn’t talk about the investigation. Agents are focusing in on the ruse…
Justice Department: More than 40 FBI Agents Conducting Investigation in Ferguson
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Attorney General Eric Holder said Monday that more than 40 FBI agent are investigating the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed white teen who was shot by an officer in Ferguson. Holder issued the following statement Monday after President Obama held a briefing. “As I informed the President this afternoon, the full…
Border Patrol Warns of Armed Militias Complicating Immigration Crackdowns at Border
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Armed militias are complicating already tense, complex crackdowns on immigration, the Border Patrol has warned. The Associated Press reports that the Border Patrol issued a warning to agents to be on the look out for militias that are working in fatigues but have no authority law enforcement authority or training. The warning…
Investigation Finds No Evidence That Border Patrol Agent Drew Gun on Iowa Boy Scout
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A federal investigation into claims that a Border Patrol agent drew his gun on an Iowa Boy Scout has found no evidence of wrongdoing, Homeland Security announced Monday. During the investigation, which cost the inspector general’s office $19,000, feds reviewed surveillance video and interviewed children and adults, the Washington Post reports. “All…
Sex Trafficker Known As ‘King Kobra’ Sentenced to 262 Months in Prison
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A Philadelphia man who ran a prostitution business with unsuspecting girls ages 18 and younger was sentenced Monday to 262 months in prison, the FBI announced. Rahim McIntyre, 35, was convicted on three counts of sex trafficking. McIntyre, who also is known as King Kobra, was accused of psychologically manipulating girls to…
FBI: TSA Airport Screener Was Getaway Driver in Bizarre ATM Robbery
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A TSA airport screener is accused of helping a burqa-wearing man rob a bank, the Chicago Tribune reports. Investigators said ATM technician Gildardo Lopez Jr. was disguised as a woman as he went inside an ATM vestibule and emerged 15 minutes later with $168,174 in cash, the FBI alleges. Outside in a…
Springfield News-Leader Editorial: Lots of Blame to Go Around, Too Few Answers in Ferguson
By Editorial Board Springfield News-Leader On Aug. 9, unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by police officer Darren Wilson at 12:01 p.m. in Ferguson. A vigil on Aug. 10 turned violent. The situation deteriorated from there. Riots and arrests. Tear gas and rubber bullets. Real bullets, riot gear and military-grade displays of force….