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Special Report: Lenient Prison Sentences and Weak Laws Frustrate ATF’s Battle Against Gun Trafficking
By Jeffrey Anderson For ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Nutveena Sirirojnananont is staring at a possible 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine for ordering eight guns online that she directed to a federally-licensed firearms dealer in New Hampshire, but she’s all but guaranteed a fraction of that. The Newmarket, NH, woman pleaded guilty in…
Attorneys: Boston Marathon Bomber Pushed to Spy on Chechen, Muslim Community for FBI
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The older of the accused Boston Marathon bombers was courted by the FBI to be an informant and keep an eye on the Chechen and Muslim community, according to lawyers for the younger alleged bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The Boston Globe reports that the FBI pressured Tamerlan Tsarnaev to report on the communities,…
Introducing the New Fed Comic Strip for ticklethewire.com
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com I’m glad to introduce a new comic strip by Dr. Rich Kiper. For 15 years, Dr. Kiper has served as an investigator, manager, and instructor in a large federal agency. He’s well-acquainted with the silly side of government culture, having worked in a variety of field and headquarters positions. Father of…
Border Patrol Experiences Double-Digit Decline in Immigrant Deaths, Arrests on Arizona Border
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com If the Arizona-Mexico border is any indication, fewer immigrants are dying and getting arrested. Fox News reports a 16% decline in arrests at the Arizona border and a 40% drop during the present fiscal year. Between Oct. 1 and March 1, about 42,600 immigrants were detained, compared with 50,900 during this period…
‘Enthusiastic Murderer’ Lasts Just 1 Day on FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com After just one day on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List, Juan Elias Garcia was arrested in Nicaragua. Garcia, whom the bureau described as an “enthusiastic murderer,” surrendered Thursday and is expected to appear in court in New York today, CNN reports. Garcia had a $100,000 reward on his head and is…
Whistleblower, Ex-Arizona U.S. Attorney Says His Office Was Cast As Scapegoat
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Former Arizona U.S. Attorney Dennis Burke, who blew the whistle on the Fast and Furious gun investigation, said he leaked the information because he feared his superiors in Washington would unfairly blame the problems on his office, Main Justice reports. During an Arizona State Bar disciplinary proceeding on March 27, Burke said…
Investigators Report ‘Incredible New Lead’ in Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Investigators believe they were searching the wrong area for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. The New York Times reports that authorities have moved the search area nearly 700 miles to the northeast after further radar analysis. Analysis of the radar shows the plane was traveling far faster than previously believed and…