Pro Publica: Three Things Obama’s New Clemency Initiative Doesn’t Do

By Kara Brandeisky ProPublica Today, the Department of Justice outlined expanded criteria that could allow prisoners convicted of non-violent crimes to win early release from prison. Under the new initiative, the Office of the Pardon Attorney will fast-track commutation applications from inmates who have served more than 10 years for non-violent offenses and who were well-behaved while imprisoned….

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FBI Informant’s Ties to Cyberattacks Abroad Raise Questions About Bureau’s Intentions

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Is the FBI using hackers to gain access to intelligence overseas? The New York Times reports that an FBI informant launched hundreds of cyberattacks on foreign websites, including ones run by other governments, even as the bureau tried to dismantle hacking groups like Anonymous. New information indicates that the cyberattacks even targeted…

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Defense Team: FBI’s Attempt to Gather Information from Suspects’ Attorney Has Serious Ramifications

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Defense attorneys for five defendants accused of helping orchestrate the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks warned of “staggering” implications after divulging that the FBI tried to recruit a member of the defense team. The Associated Press reports that the defense team is urging the war crimes tribunal to aggressively pursue allegations of what…

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