OBIT: Former Tampa FBI Agent Michael Barry Carmody Dies at 73; One of his Cases Inspired Film “Donnie Brasco”

Shoshanna Utchenik ticklethewire.com Barry Carmody served as an FBI agent for 33 years, retiring in 1998 having participated in some of Tampa’s most historic cases. Carmody died Wednesday of brain cancer at age 73. He is survived by his wife, two children, six grandchildren and, according to friends and family, some whopping stories. Among his…

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Justice Probing Allegations that 3 DEA Agents Hired Hookers in Colombia

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Now it’s the DEA’s turn. CBS News is reporting that the Justice Department Inspector General’s Office is investigating allegations that three DEA hired hookers in Colombia. The incident is unrelated to the Secret Service debacle. However, CBS reported that DEA said the initial info came from the Secret Service. OTHER STORIES…

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