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WikiLeaks Founder Disputes FBI Claims That Russia Was Source of Hacked Emails
Julian Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks, claims Russia was not the source of hacked information about the Democratic Party, refuting claims by the FBI and other American intelligence agencies.
FBI Won’t Follow Nevada’s New Gun Control Law, Saying It’s Unenforceable
A voter-approved measure in Nevada to require more gun background checks has been halted by the FBI and Nevada’s attorney general, who say the new initiative is unenforceable.
American University Removes Controversial Statue of Man Convicted of Killing FBI Agents
American University is removing a controversial statue of a Native American activist who was convicted of murdering two FBI agents in 1977.
The Blade: ‘This Is No Time to Fall Down’ on Border Security
The nation must be able to trust those who protect our borders against drugs, illegal immigration, and terrorism. In some cases, federal officers have betrayed that trust.
Trump Team Requests Documents to Build Wall Along U.S.-Mexico Border
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com While many people doubt President-elect Donald Trump can deliver on his promise to build a wall and have Mexico pay for it, his transition team has begun requesting documents and analysis on border walls and barrier construction. Reuters reports that the team also is requesting information about expanding immigrant detention and…
Border Patrol Vehicle Struck by Bullets; Suspects on the Loose
Suspects shot at and struck a Border Patrol vehicle on Friday evening, shattering a window with bullets.
Parker: 2016 — Criminal Justice Issues By The Number
By Ross Parker ticklethewire.com 2016 has had significant developments in the many categories of the criminal justice arena. Here are some numbers in a few of those categories. 64 and 135 – Law Enforcement Line of Duty Deaths and Murders 2016 was a dangerous year for police and other law enforcement officers. 135 officers suffered…