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Game of Musical Chairs at Justice as Deputy Atty. Gen. Gets Sworn In
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — It’s a game of musical chairs over at the Justice Department at 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Gary G. Grindler, who had been filling in as acting deputy attorney general, the number two spot, becomes chief of staff to the Attorney General, the department announced Monday. Grindler is being replaced…
Column: Defense Attorney Says Some Fed Prosecutors Need to be Fired and Indicted for Their Acts
James Burdick is a former Wayne County prosecutor in Detroit and is a criminal defense attorney who also practices health care discipline and is a reinstatement expert at the firm of Burdick Law, P.C. in Bloomfield Hills, Mi. He has also appeared regularly on Larry King Live, Court TV, Geraldo, Good Morning America and other…
Column: In 2011 it’s Time to Stop “Acting” and Confirm Leaders
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Something seems terribly wrong when we see federal law enforcement agencies headed up for years by people who are “acting” heads. Michele Leonhart of the DEA was the acting head since 2007 — up until the end of December. Finally, just before the holidays, the Senate confirmed her appointment…
Homeland’s Napolitano Plans to Add More Agency Agents to Afghanistan
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced over the weekend that her agency plans to add up to 54 agents in the coming year to Afghanistan to compliment the current lot of 25, the Washington Post reported. The announcement came during Napolitano’s two-day visit to Afghanistan. The added agents will help…
President Obama Uses Recess Appointment to Install #2 Justice Dept. Official
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Following months of frustration and opposition from Republicans, President Obama last week used a recess appointment to install James Cole to the number two spot at the Justice Department. On Monday, he was sworn in. The post, deputy attorney general, has been vacant since February. Cole, 58, is a…
FBI Helped New Year’s in Times Square Come Off Without a Major Incident
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com One of the more intense events of the year — New Year’s Eve in Times Square — came off without any major incidents. The New York FBI office said it deployed hundreds of employees including agents, analysts and professional staff to deal with the event. It also worked with other law…
Weekend Series on Crime History: FBI Agent Goes Undercover With the Mob
Editors Note: I’ve run this before, but this is a fascinating story and it’s certainly worth watching if you haven’t seen it. Allan Lengel, editor, ticklethewire.com httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_QTyTiCjQ4