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Stunning Video Shows How ‘El Chapo’ Escaped from Prison Using Sophisticated Tunnel
A newly released video shows the stunning prison escape by Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman and the incredibly sophisticated mile-long tunnel that served as his escape route.
FBI: Grisly, Debated Photos of Syrian Bodies Are Authentic
The photos were so grisly and outrageous that many people doubted they were real.
Trial Begins for Prominent New York Lawmaker Accused of Lying to FBI
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The trial for a prominent New York lawmaker accused of lying repeatedly to the FBI began this week. Jurors heard opening statements Tuesday in the case of Sen. Thomas Libous of Binghamton, the deputy majority leader, the Associated Press reports. Libous is accused of lying to the FBI about arranging a…
Mexico Offers $3.8M for Capture of ‘El Chapo;’ Fires Prison Employees
Mexico is offering $3.8 million for the capture of the country’s most notorious drug lord, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who escaped from a Mexican prison over the weekend.
House Republicans Lash Out at Homeland Security After Pier Killing
House Republicans expressed outrage over the Obama administration’s release of an immigrant who is accused of later murdering a woman in San Francisco, The Associated Press reports.
ISIS-Supporting Son of Boston Police Captain Accused of Plotting to Attack Campus
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The ISIS-supporting son of a Boston Police captain is accused of threatening to use pressure-cooker bombs and guns to attack an unidentified university, Boston.com reports. Alexander Ciccolo, 23, was arrested on weapons charges on July 4. He is the son of the Boston Police Capt. Robert Ciccolo, police said. Adams is…
Donald Trump Asks FBI to Investigate Alleged Threat from Escaped Drug Lord ‘El Chapo’
Presidential candidate and shrewd businessman Donald Trump is asking the FBI to investigate a Twitter threat he received from an account purportedly run by escaped Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.
Oscar-Winning Director Sues Justice Department for Public Records of Her Airport Datainments
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Oscar-winning Laura Poitras is suing the Justice Department and other federal agencies after they have denied her access to public records documenting the dozens of times she said she has been questioned and searched at airports, Variety reports. The “Citizenfour” director claims in the lawsuit that she has been detained every…