Executive Director of ACLU Says James Comey’s Nomination for FBI Director Needs to Be Scrutinized

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com In coming weeks we’re likely to hear comments — pro and con — for the nomination of James Comey for FBI director. Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, issued a statement Friday saying that that anticipated nomination deserves some scrutiny.   ‘Specifically, the publicly available evidence…

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Father: Federal Authorities Killed My Son ‘Execution-Style’ in Florida While Investigating Ties to Boston Bombing

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  A Florida man killed while being questioned by federal authorities about his ties to Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was shot several times, including once to the back of the head, the suspect’s father said, the USA Today reports. The father of 27-year-old Ibragim Todashev, both of whom are Chechens, showed photos…

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Washington State Man Accused of Sending Ricin-Tainted Letters to President Obama, Federal Judge

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A 37-year-old Washington state man accused of sending a ricin-laden letter and death threat to a federal judge also is suspected of recently sending the poison to President Obama, the Associated Press reports. Matthew Ryan Buquet, who is being held without bond in a Spokane jail, has pleaded not guilty to sending…

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