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Stejskal: Santa’s Helper, a Giant Elf, a Cuban Inmate Uprising and the Salvation Army
The writer, a ticklethewire.com columnist, was an FBI agent for 31 years and retired as resident agent in charge of the Ann Arbor office in 2006. He has a degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law and is author of a recently released book, “FBI Case Files Michigan: Tales of a G-Man.” By Greg Stejskal This…
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Broader Apple Encryptions Bad News For Law Enforcement
By Allan. Lengel Apple has announced it will offer fully encrypted backups of photos, chat histories and other sensitive user data in its cloud storage system, a move law enforcement finds deeply concerning, the Washington Post reports. The move will also protect users from most hackers and spies. The Post notes that most iPhone and…
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FBI Arrests Suspect in 1988 Lockerbie Bombing
The FBI arrested a Libyan intelligence operative accused of making the bomb that destroyed an American jetliner over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988.
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Border Patrol Agent Killed in ATV Crash While Chasing Migrants
A 38-year-old Border Patrol agent was killed in an ATV crash while pursuing migrants crossing the border in Texas.
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Justice Department Asks Judge to Hold Trump’s Team in Contempt over Documents
The Justice Department has asked a judge to hold former President Donald Trump’s team in contempt for failing to honor a subpoena in May to return all classified documents in his possession, The Washington Post reports, citing people familiar with the investigation.
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Man Who Posed As DEA Agent Sentenced to Time Served in Federal Court
A 42-year-man who tricked people into believing he was a DEA agent was sentenced in federal court to time served.
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Ex-Border Patrol Agent Found Guilty of Murdering 4 Women in Texas
A former Border Patrol agent was convicted of capitol murder Wednesday in the deaths of four women in Laredo, Texas.