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Border Patrol Agent Convicted of Stealing $100K Worth of Gun Parts
Two Border Patrol agents accused of stealing $100,000 worth of gun parts and equipment from the agency had their day in court – and the outcome was different for each one.
Judge Tosses Substantial Charges Against Ex-Congressman William Jefferson and Orders Immediate Release
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Former Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, who was serving a 13-year sentence, has gotten the break of his life. U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis III of Alexandria, Va., issued an order Wednesday dismissing the most of the substantial charges against Jefferson and ordered “his immediate release” from prison while his new sentence is…
FBI Warned about Lone Shooters at Concerts 9 Months Before Las Vegas Massacre
More than nine months before the mass shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival earlier this week, the FBI and Homeland Security warned of the threat of lone gunmen carrying out massacres during large gatherings like music venues.
Special Counsel Investigating Extent of Trump’s Pardon Powers
The special counsel team investigating possible collusion between Russia and President Trump’s campaign team is investigating the extent of Trump’s authority to pardon family members and close associates.
Las Vegas Gunman Had Escape Plan, May Have Had Help Planning
The gunman who opened fire at a country music concert in Las Vegas planed to escape after the mass shooting, and he may have had help planning the attack, authorities said.
FBI: U.S. Should Have Foreseen Russia’s Meddling in Election
U.S. authorities should have foreseen Russia’s efforts to meddle in the presidential election because of the Kremlin’s actions in the past, said FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe.
Brazen Thief Steals Copper from FBI Construction Site in New Orleans
A brazen New Orleans man was arrested after stealing copper from a construction project at the FBI New Orleans Field Office.
DOJ Names Robert Patterson Acting Director of DEA
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The Department of Justice has named Robert W. Patterson the new acting director of the Drug Enforcement Administration. He replaces acting Director Chuck Rosenberg, who stepped down. Patterson was appointed as DEA’s principal deputy administrator in November 2016, serving as DEA’s chief operating officer, overseeing all of the agency’s enforcement, intelligence,…