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Weekend Series on Crime: A Photographer Talks About the Hit on Mob Boss Paul Castellano
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Senators Call for Inspector General Investigation of Ethics Infractions by Justice Department
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A new report shows that Justice Department lawyers committed hundreds of ethics infractions ranging from recklessness to misconduct. Now a bipartisan group of senators is supporting a bill that would empower the inspector general to conduct an investigation, NPR reports. The senators want to bypass the traditional route – using the Office of…
Border Patrol Agent Accused of Kidnapping, Assaulting 3 Immigrants Before Shooting Self
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is investigating the death of a border patrol agent who is accused of kidnapping and assaulting three women who were in the country illegally in South Texas , the Associated Press reports. The probe began when authorities encountered one of the injured women, which prompted a “search and recovery” effort…
Justice Department Declines to Identify 100s of Federal Prosecutors Accused of Serious Misconduct
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The Justice Department is refusing to identify hundreds of federal prosecutors who are accused of committing serious misconduct over the past decade, the Washington Times reports. Most of the actions were described as “reckless” or “intentional misconduct,” according to a scathing report released Thursday. “The lack of transparency insulates the Justice Department…
FBI Refuses to Conduct Pot Background Checks in Washington State Despite Actions in Colorado
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI won’t conduct nationwide background checks on people applying to operate a legal marijuana business in Washington state in stark contrast to the handling of applicants in Colorado, the Associated Press reports. The FBI’s refusal to conduct the checks surprised officials in Washington because the federal agency does similar background checks…
Justice Department Blocks FBI from Conducting Full Investigation of 2 U.S. Senators
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com FBI agents investigating corruption have uncovered allegations of wrongdoing against two key U.S. senators – Democrat Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Sen. Mike Lee – but there’s a big problem. The Justice Department has prevented the FBI from launching a full investigation, the Washington Times reports. The investigation, rather, is being…
Attorney General Holder to Announce Reductions in Drug Sentences Today
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Saying too many Americans are spending an excessive amount of time behind bars for drugs, the Justice Department is expected to announce a proposal today that would reduce some sentences and relieve overcrowded prisons, Reuters reports. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to deliver the speech at 9 a.m. The change would…
Immigrant Steals Border Patrol Agent’s Gun, Pulls Trigger But Weapon Jams
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com It’s one of the greatest fears of law enforcement: A suspect wrestles away your guy, points it at you and squeezes the triggers. It happened Wednesday to a Border Patrol agent who was attacked by an immigrant near Encino, Texas, the Monitor reports. Officials said the immigrant wrestled away the agent’s pistol…