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New York Times Editorial: More Accountability Needed for Border Patrol
José Antonio Elena Rodríguez was 16 when he was gunned down on a street in Nogales, Mexico, in October 2012.
DEA Rarely Fires Agents Who Commit Serious Misconduct
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com DEA agents who have lied to authorities, falsified records, dealt drugs and committed other serious misconduct have been allowed to stay on the job, USA Today reports. The discovery comes after lawmakers expressed frustration that agents were never fired for attending “sex parties” in Columbia. Records from the DEA’s disciplinary files…
Chinese Millionaire Connected to Clintons Arrested for Lying about $4.5M in Cash
A Chinese millionaire accused of providing foreign money in a campaign finance scandal during the Clinton administration has been arrested by the FBI.
Delaware Justice Department Investigates Fatal Police-Involved Shooting of Man in Wheelchair
Delaware’s Justice Department is investigating the fatal police-involved shooting of a man in a wheelchair.
Ex-Jackson Cop Accused of Helping Drug Dealers Is Indicted on Corruption Charges
Bryan Jones has been charged with commerce by threats or violence, stemming from complaints that he tipped off drug dealers about police intelligence.
Body Found in Remote Cabin After Shootout with Border Patrol Agents
Authorities found a body in a remote cabin in northern Michigan after two Border Patrol agents were shot at early Thursday morning.
German Sniper Sentenced to 20 Years for Plot to Kill DEA Agent, Informant
A German sniper who plotted to assassinate a federal DEA agent was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday.