Federal Agents Deployed to St. Louis And Memphis As Part of Expanded ‘Operation Legend’
“Operation Legend,” a violent crime-busting initiative involving federal agents, has expanded to St.Louis and Memphis, the Justice Department announced Thursday.
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‘Operation Legend’ Sends Federal Agents to Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee to Combat Violent Crime
Nearly 100 federal agents are headed to Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee as part of “Operation Legend,” a violent crime-busting initiative.
Government Watchdogs Investigating Use of Force by Federal Officers in Portland, Washington D.C.
The inspectors general of the Justice Department and Homeland Security have launched an investigations into how federal agents have used of force and detained protesters during demonstrations in Portland and Washington D.C.
Grand Jury Indicts Four People Accused of Plotting to Murder DEA Task Force Officer
Four people accused of plotting to murder a DEA task force officer were indicted by a Texas grand jury on Wednesday.
Ex-DEA Spokesman Pleads Guilty to Posing As CIA Operative in Elaborate $4 Million Fraud Scheme
A former DEA spokesman is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to posing as an undercover CIA operative to defraud government contractors out of more than $4 million.
DEA Can Conduct Covert Surveillance on Protesters
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The DEA has been given the green light to “conduct covert surveillance” and collect intelligence on people protesting the death of George Floyd, according to a two-page memorandum obtained by BuzzFeed News. Floyd’s death “has spawned widespread protests across the nation, which, in some instances, have included violence and looting,” the DEA memo…
Trump to Nominate Tim Shea as New Acting Administrator of DEA
Tim Shea, the top federal prosecutor in Washington D.C. and a former senior adviser to Attorney General, will soon be tapped to become the administration of the DEA, ABC News reports, citing an administration official.
DEA Agent, Telecom Specialist Suspended Amid Allegations of Stealing PPE And Toilet Paper
A DEA agent and a telecommunications specialist have been suspended amid allegations that they stole person protective equipment, toilet paper and other supplies that have been in short supply amid the coronavirus outbreak.