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DEA Agents Who Took Down Pablo Escobar Share Experience at Ohio State University
The two DEA agents who took down one of the most violent and elusive cocaine kingpins in history, Pablo Escobar, shared their experience Monday night at the Ohio Union.
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Latinos Less Likely to Report Domestic Violence Because of Fears of Deportation
The Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration appears to have made victims of domestic violence less likely to report the incidents because of fears of deportation.
![FBI Stumped on What Motivated Mass Shooting in Las Vegas](https://ticklethewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Stephen-C-Paddock.jpg)
FBI Stumped on What Motivated Mass Shooting in Las Vegas
Unable to determine why Stephen Paddock opened fire at a music festival in Las Vegas, the FBI is erecting billboards across Nevada encouraging people to help uncover his motive.
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FBI Terrorism Unit Warns of Potential Violence from Black Activists
A leaked FBI report shows the federal government is worried that “black identity extremists” are a violent threat.
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Undercover FBI Agent Thwarts Terrorist Attacks in New York City
An undercover FBI agent foiled terrorist attacks in New York City that would have targeted concert venues, Times Square and subway stations, according to court records and testimony.
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Deal to Protect ‘Dreamers’ Endangered by Trump’s Hard-Line Immigration Plan
Hopes of a bi-partisan measure to protect younger immigrants, known as “dreamers,” from being deported may have been dashed after President Trump’s administration released a list of hard-line crackdown on immigration.
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Justice Department Awards $37M to Address Backlog in Rape Kits
The Justice Department plans to use $37 million to help state, local and tribal governments address a backlog of sexual assault evidence that is preventing the capture of violent offenders.
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Retired FBI Agent: Set Up Threat Analysis Program for Gun Purchasers
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The mass shooting in Las Vegas has once again triggered cries for action to deal with rogue gun owners, particularly those who purchase an enormous amount of weapons and ammo in a short time. A friend and retired FBI agent forwarded me an email the other day suggesting the government set…