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Slain Pittsburgh FBI Agent “Loved, Loved , Loved His Work”
Samuel Hicks is a chilling reminder of the dangers that await a federal agent. By Michael A. Fuoco Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH — FBI Agent Samuel Hicks with his wife, Brooke, and their 2-year old son, Noah. Special Agent Samuel Hicks’ classmates at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., used to follow his lead when training…
Bolivia’s President Accuses DEA of Tapping His Phone
President-elect Obama will have some fence mending to take care of when he takes office. Zeenews.com WASHINGTON — Bolivia’s left-wing President Evo Morales on Wednesday accused the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of trying to tap his telephone conversations instead of going after cocaine traffickers. Bolivian-US relations have deteriorated in recent months since Morales expelled…
NYPD Officer Indicted For Illegally Accessing FBI Computer System
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com A New York City police sergeant was charged with accessing without authoritization an FBI computer to assist someone in a child custody proceeding, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Sgt. Haytham Khalis, 34, of Brooklyn, surrendered to federal authorities Thursday morning. According to federal court documents, the Royal Canadian Mounted police…
Senate Aide Admits Taking Gifts From Lobbyists Tied to Infamous Jack Abramoff
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — A free trip to New York and a ticket to attend the first game of the World Series in 2003: Priceless. Receiving all that from lobbyists linked to the infamous Jack Abramoff: Costly. Trevor L. Blackann, a former legislative assistant in the U.S. Senate is now paying for the…
BREAKING NEWS: Atty. Gen. Mukasey Collapses During Speech
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Atty. Gen. Michael Mukasey collapsed Thursday night while delivering a speech to the Federalist Society in upper Northwest Washington, authorities said. Mukasey, 67, regained consciousness and was taken to George Washington University Hospital where he was admitted overnight, the Justice Department said in a statement issued after midnight. “The…
Wife of Drug Suspect Charged in Pittsburgh FBI Agent’s Slaying
Wife claims she thought it was a home invasion. By Paula Reed Ward and Jim McKinnon, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette INDIANA TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The 11 law enforcement officers weren’t looking for Christina Korbe when they showed up outside the sand-colored brick house on Woods Run Road just before 6 a.m. yesterday. But she was there, armed…
Republicans Highlight Pardon Issue For A.G. Candidate Holder
Can the Republicans pardon the pardons when it comes to A.G. candidate Eric Holder? By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — The Republican National Committee yesterday highlighted the role of attorney general candidate Eric H. Holder Jr. in controversial 2001 pardons, but GOP senators avoided direct attacks on Barack Obama’s leading choice to…
Ariz. Gov Napolitano Picked to Head Homeland Security
Gov. Napolitano whose name also came up as a possible candidate for Attorney General, is the choice for a relatively new agency some say needs revamping. By Spencer S. Hsu Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano (D), whose handling of immigration issues brought her accolades from fellow governors, is President-elect Barack…