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FBI’s Global Crackdown on Music, Movie Sharing Hits a Snag
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A New Zealand court delivered a blow to the FBI’s global crackdown on copyright theft, ruling Thursday that a search warrant used to raid the mansion of the suspected kingpin of an Internet piracy ring was illegal, Reuters reports. The FBI accuses Megaupload.com operator Kim Dotcom, of Germany, of netting $175 million…
FBI Probes Cause of Huge Colorado Fire
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is joining local authorities in trying to determine what caused the Colorado wildfires that swept through Waldo Canyon, the Denver Post reports. The fire started near a popular hiking area west of Colorado Springs. Authorities aren’t sure what caused the fire or whether it was intentionally set, the Post reported.
Justice Department Sues Georgia Over Voting Violation
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The Justice Department filed suit against Georgia and its chief election official to ensure that residents who are in the military overseas can vote in the state’s Aug. 21 federal primary election, the federal government announced today. The suit was filed because Georgia wasn’t planning to send absentee ballots to service members…
Federal Judge Delivers Victory to Florida Gov. Scott in Voting Purge Case
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Florida’s controversial plan to purge ineligible voters from the rolls does not violate federal law, a judge said Wednesday in denying a U.S. Department of Justice request for an emergency restraining order, the New York Times reports. U.S. District Court Judge Robert Jinkle said federal laws do not prevent states from removing…
D-Day for Atty.General Holder: House to Vote on Contempt
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Its D-Day for Atty. General Eric Holder. The Republican controlled House is set to vote Thursday on whether to hold him in contempt in a battle over documents in the failed ATF Operation Fast and Furious. Holder says he’s been cooperate from the get-go and sees the move as politically motivated….
Credit Card Sting Nets Arrest of 24
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Two dozen people were arrested in 13 countries following a two-year FBI sting designed to catch credit card thieves, the New York Times reports. The FBI created a website that appeared to contain credit card numbers and software to spy on computers so authorities could capture hackers, according to the Times. “These…
Compromise Failed in Effort to Avoid Contempt Charges Against AG Holder
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Last-minute attempts by House Republicans and President Obama’s administration to resolve a dispute over the release of documents has failed. The House plans to vote Thursday’s vote on whether to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress, the Associated Press reports. Sources told the AP that Republicans met with the…
Terror Case Against Saudi Man Ends Without Much of a Defense
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The attorney of a Saudi man accused in a bombing plot against the U.S. didn’t present much of a defense, resting the case without any evidence or witnesses to testify, the Associated Press reports. Closing arguments in the terror case against Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari in Amarillo, Tex. are expected this morning. If…