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How the Disappearance of Ex-FBI Agent Robert Levinson Factors into Alleged Extortion Plot Involving Rep. Gaetz
The search for former FBI Agent Robert Levinson, who disappeared in Iran 14 years ago, appears to be at the center of an alleged extortion scheme involving a former federal prosecutor and U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.
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Arkansas Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Death Threats to FBI Agents
An Arkansas man who sent death threats to FBI agents and a former U.S. attorney was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Wednesday.
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Secret Service Study Finds School Shootings Are Preventable
A Secret Service study concluded that school shootings are preventable if officials pay attention to warning signs.
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DOJ Investigating Rep. Gaetz for Alleged Sexual Relationship with Teenage Girl
The Justice Department is investigating U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., for a sexual relationship he allegedly had with a 17-year-old girl.
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Today Marks 40th Anniversary of Hinkley’s Failed Assassination Attempt of Reagan
Tuesday is the 40th anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. Reagan had just finished speaking to AFL-CIO leaders when he stepped out of the Washington D.C. Hilton and was struck by a bullet. John Hinkley Jr. said he opened fire to impress actress Jodie Foster. He shot press secretary James Brady, police…
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Stanley M. Meador Named Special Agent in Charge of FBI’s Richmond Field Office
Stanley M. Meador has been tapped to serve as special agent in charge of the Richmond Field Office in Virginia.
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President Biden Nominates Ronald Davis to Serve As Head of U.S. Marshals Service
President Biden on Friday nominated Ronald Davis to serve as director of the U.S. Marshals Service.
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Washington Man Arrested for Allegedly Pointing Laser at CBP Agents in Helicopter
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent sought medical attention after he was struck in the eye last week by a laser pointer while flying a helicopter in Washington state.