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Ex-FBI Agent’s Trial No Big Deal in Florida
The Miami murder trial of an ex-FBI agent from Boston is the talk of the town in Beantown. But in Florida? Ehh. It takes a lot to knock the early bird specials off peoples’ radar in the sunshine state. By Shelley Murphy Boston Globe MIAMI – The saga of the FBI’s relationship with fugitive gangster James…
Schumer Gives Homeland Security Poor Grade
Homeland Security couldn’t get into a good college with this grade. Sen. Schumer gives the department a C-. By Julian Vachon Newsday The United States has failed to close dangerous gaps in domestic security since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks as the Bush administration continues “dragging its feet” in enforcing new security measures, Sen. Charles Schumer…
Islamic Group Working To Radicalize Youth
Authorities in Britain and U.S. fear that an Islamic group is working to radicalize young men to promote terrorism. The FBI says the group has a presence in the U.S. Duncan Gardham The Daily Telegraph LONDON — The leaders of the July 7, July 21 and liquid bomb plots all attended mosques and meetings run…
The Abramoff Probe: A Case That Keeps Giving
In a case that keeps on giving, a close associate of corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff was indicted today in Washington. The question begs: How many more indictments are there? By Carrie Johnson and Del Quentin Wilber Washingnton Post Staff Writers WASHINGTON — Former congressional aide Kevin A. Ring was charged with conspiracy, fraud and obstruction…
Trial Starts Today For Ex-FBI Agent
A disgraced FBI agent from Boston allegedly provided information the feds say helped set up a murder in Florida. Jury selection begins today. By Kurt Anderson Associated Press MIAMI — John J. Connolly was hundreds of miles away in 1982 when gambling executive John Callahan’s bullet-riddled body was discovered in the trunk of his Cadillac…
Skeptics Remain In Anthrax Probe
After focusing on scientist Steven Hatfill for years, the FBI finally did an about face and said the real anthrax culprit was scientist Bruce Ivins. But not everyone is buying that including some key members of Congress. By Scott Shane and Eric Lichtblau The New York Times WASHINGTON — A month after the F.B.I. declared that an…
FBI Probing Maryland State Politico
Democratic state Sen. Nathanial Exum is the target of an FBI probe into an auto repair shop and state car inspections By Rosalind S. Helderman and John Wagner Washington Post Staff Writers WASHINGTON — The FBI has launched an inquiry into Maryland Sen. Nathaniel Exum (D-Prince George’s), questioning a now-retired state police captain and a…
Federal Authorities Crack Down At LAX Airport
Immigrant smuggling has prompted federal authorities to take a second look at security at LAX airport in Los Angeles. By Dan Weikel Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Airport officials and federal authorities said Thursday that they have tightened security at Los Angeles International Airport because of the recent arrest of an elevator mechanic suspected…