D.C. Businessman Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal, D.C. Campaign Finance Laws

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  A D.C. businessman pleaded guilty Monday to felony charges in connection with secretly channeling more than $3.3 million in illegal campaign donations to at least 28 political campaigns, the FBI announced. Jeffrey E. Thompson, 58, pleaded built to two conspiracy charges – conspiring to violate federal campaign finance laws and failure to comply…

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Former Secret Service Leader Michael Mullen Named to Management Team of Cyveillance

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Michael Mullen, a former assistant to the special agent in charge of the Secret Service, has joined Cyveillance as vice president of security services, PR Newswire reports. Mullen served for 25 years as a special agent. In his new role, Mullen will oversee products that include web and social media monitoring and…

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At Least 10 Countries Investigating Mysterious Disappearance of Malaysian Airlines

 Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The United States and at least nine other countries are investigating the disappearance of a Malaysian Airlines jetliner, CBS News reports. The Boeing 777, which included 239 people, has been missing for four days. Without any sign of trouble, authorities are having trouble pinning down why the plane disappeared. It’s unclear whether…

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Agent-In-Charge of ATF’s Rochester Field Office Is Finalist for Massachusetts Police Job

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  Scott Heagney, agent-in-charge of the ATF’s Rochester field office, is the finalist for the position of police chief of Firchburg, Mass. The Sentinel & Enterprise reports that Scott Heagney was selected by Mayor Lisa Wong to replace Police Chief Robert DeMoura. Heagney began his career serving five years with the Franklin Police…

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