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D.C. Businessman Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal, D.C. Campaign Finance Laws
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A D.C. businessman pleaded guilty Monday to felony charges in connection with secretly channeling more than $3.3 million in illegal campaign donations to at least 28 political campaigns, the FBI announced. Jeffrey E. Thompson, 58, pleaded built to two conspiracy charges – conspiring to violate federal campaign finance laws and failure to comply…
Former Secret Service Leader Michael Mullen Named to Management Team of Cyveillance
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Michael Mullen, a former assistant to the special agent in charge of the Secret Service, has joined Cyveillance as vice president of security services, PR Newswire reports. Mullen served for 25 years as a special agent. In his new role, Mullen will oversee products that include web and social media monitoring and…
At Least 10 Countries Investigating Mysterious Disappearance of Malaysian Airlines
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The United States and at least nine other countries are investigating the disappearance of a Malaysian Airlines jetliner, CBS News reports. The Boeing 777, which included 239 people, has been missing for four days. Without any sign of trouble, authorities are having trouble pinning down why the plane disappeared. It’s unclear whether…
Agent-In-Charge of ATF’s Rochester Field Office Is Finalist for Massachusetts Police Job
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Scott Heagney, agent-in-charge of the ATF’s Rochester field office, is the finalist for the position of police chief of Firchburg, Mass. The Sentinel & Enterprise reports that Scott Heagney was selected by Mayor Lisa Wong to replace Police Chief Robert DeMoura. Heagney began his career serving five years with the Franklin Police…
Man Arrested After Climbing Security Fence to Try to Gain Access to FBI Field Office in California
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A man is in custody after climbing a security fence and trying to gain access to the FBI field office in Sorrento Valley, ABC 10 reports. The suspect, 36-year-old William Durant, called media outlets at the time and said he wanted to talk to a federal agent. “One of our security officers…
Family Takes Note of Former FBI Agent Robert Levinson’s Disappearance After Seven Years
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com It has been seven long years since FBI agent Robert Levinson disappeared while on a mission for the CIA in Iran. “Today we remind the world that, after seven years, Bob is still not home with those who love him – his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren and friends,” the family said in…
Border Patrol Chief Says Agents Can Still Shoot Rock Throwers, As Long As They Pose Threat
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The Border Patrol has been under fire recently for using lethal force on people who throw rocks at agents near the U.S.-Mexico border, Border Patrol Chief Michael J. Fisher said in a new directive Friday, according to the Washington Post. “Agents shall not discharge firearms in response to thrown or hurled projectiles…
Washington Post Editorial: FBI Has Responsibility to Come Clean about Ibragim Todashev’s Death
By Washington Post Editorial Board There is no greater threat to the legitimacy of the U.S. political system, at home and abroad, than the perception that an obsession with terrorism and other threats has given rise to an unaccountable American national security apparatus. Much of this perception reflects hyperbole from those who do not understand…