Oklahoma U.S. Atty. John Richter Stepping Down
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com U.S. Attorney John Richter of Oklahoma announced Tuesday that he’s stepping down Aug. 21, the Associated Press reported. The Associated Press reported that Richter announced his resignation during an interview and said he plans to be…
FBI Agent James Robertson Named Special Agent in Charge of Buffalo Office
James Robertson/fbi photo By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — James H. Robertson, a 20-year veteran of the FBI, has been named special agent in charge of the FBI Buffalo Division, the agency announced Tuesday. Robertson, who was chief of the International Terrorism Operations Section II, FBI Counterterrorism Division, replaces Laurie J. Bennett. She is now…
L.A. U.S. Atty. Thomas O’Brien to Step Down in September
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney Thomas P. O’Brien of Los Angles is stepping down, effective Sept. 1, to join a private law firm, the Los Angles Times reported. Thom Mrozek, an office spokesman, said O’Brien will be joining the Paul Hastings law firm, the paper said. O’Brien, a former Navy Top Gun…
Justice Dept. Lawyer Matthew Glomb Struck Dead by Lightning While Jogging on North Carolina Beach
It’s amazing how you can go from virtual heaven — jogging on the beach in the Outer Banks of North Carolina — to being struck dead by lightning. A sad tale. By Maria Glod Washington Post Staff Writer A Department of Justice lawyer from Prince William County was fatally struck by lightning Monday while jogging…
Head of the Baltimore FBI Amy Jo Lyons Named Assist. Dir. of Inspection Div.
Amy Jo Lyons/fbi photo By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Amy Jo Lyons, a New Jersey native who headed up the Baltimore FBI, has been named Assistant Director of the FBI Inspection Division. She replaces Kevin Perkins, who is now assistant director of the Criminal Investigative Division at headquarters. “In her new role, Amy will…