Bitcoin Bumble: Leaked FBI Doc Could Help Hackers Protect Their Virtual Loot

Shoshanna Utchenik ticklethewire.com An internal FBI report that was leaked and made its way onto the Internet this week may unfortunately help some folks with illegal activity. The website WIRED reports that that an FBI report called “Bitcoin Virtual Currency: Unique Features Present Distinct Challenges for Deterring Illicit Activity,” raises concerns about the anonymous Bitcoin payment network…

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FBI Announces a Whole Lot of High-Level Appointments

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com There were a whole lot of new appointments announced at the FBI this week. Andrew G. McCabe was named assistant director of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division. He last served as deputy assistant director of the Counterterrorism Division. Jennifer R. Sanchez was named assistant director of the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD). Her…

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Ex-Acting Colombo Mob Boss Thomas Gioeli Convicted in Case Involving Murder and Witness Tampering

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com It’s the end of the line for Thomas Gioeli, the ex-acting boss of the Colombo crime family. A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Gioeli and family solidier Dino Caracino on Wednesday of racketeering conspiracy in a case that involved allegations of murder, witness tampering and obstruction of justice. In other words,…

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Yes It’s So Sheriff Joe: Justice Dept. Goes After Him for Alleged Discrimination Against Latinos

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Yes, it’s so Sheriff Joe. The Justice Department on Thursday filed a civil lawsuit in fed court against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio, alleging a pattern of unconstitutional conduct that included discriminating Latino motorists and inmates. The lawsuit alleges that the department frequently stopped Latinos motorist…

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