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FBI Launches Probe of Police Chief in Long Island After Suspect Allegedly Beaten
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is investigating Suffolk County Chief of Police James Burke after allegations surfaced that he beat a man who broke into his car, NBC 4 New York reports. Christopher Loeb, 26, said he was home in Smithtown when Burke attacked him on Dec. 14. He is accused of stealing the chief’s…
Russian President Putin Says He Had No Grounds to Arrest Snowden
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Russian President Vladimir Putin maintained Tuesday that he had no authority to take custody of the NSA leaker-turned-international fugitive, The Washington Post reports. Both countries exchanged blows over the handling of Edward Snowden, who arrived in Russia from Hong Kong on Saturday. Putin told the U.S. that he had no grounds to…
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Tatiana Owens, 12, laughs with her mother Karmanikki Owens as she tells her what she wants for Christmas at their home on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. Tatiana was taken from her mother by a case worker in August 2015 when they were found homeless. A hash brown on steroids is the best way to describe…
Russia Says It Has No Jurisdiction to Apprehend Snowden at Airport in Moscow
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Russia rejected criticism today that it illegally assisted the former government contractor charged with exposing secret U.S. surveillance program, the Washington Post reports. Edward Snowden, 30, was expected to board a flight from Russia to Cuba but never did. Secretary of State John F. Kerry said the Moscow has an obligation to…
Defense: Accused Mob Boss ‘Whitey’ Bulger Was Never an FBI Informant
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Accused Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger was never an FBI informant, his attorneys plan to argue today at his murder and racketeering trial, Reuters reports. It’s important to Bulger’s image to show he was not a snitch. Defense attorneys said ex-FBI handler, John Connolly, who is in prison in connection…
FBI Continues to Investigate CIA Director Patraeus Following His Resignation
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI investigation of CIA Director David Patraeus has not ended and remains active, the USA Today reports. Attorney General Eric Holder said as much during a virtually unnoticed exchange last month with Rep. Jason Chaffetz, a Utah Republican. “While an extra-marital affair itself is not classified as an ‘intelligence activity,’ the…
‘White House Down’ Features Man’s Fight to Save President After Losing Out on Secret Service Job
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A 4-minute trailer of Roland Emmerich’s thriller “White House Down” was released with much fanfare. The film focuses on a capitol policeman, played by Channing Tatum, who was denied a dream job with the Secret Service. But while taking his girl on a tour of the White House, Tatum’s character, John Cale,…
Helping Self to Chips, Soda May Cost Chicago Cop Time in Prison
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A Chicago cop is accused of extortion for helping himself daily to chips and soda without paying for them at a liquor store, CBS Chicago reports. Sgt. Ray M. Ramirez, who is described as broke, faces up to 20 years for “openly take items in front of the store’s employees” while visiting…