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Former Trainer Wants FBI Records in Civil Suit Against Roger Clemens
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The former Yankees trainer suing former pitching superstar Roger Clemens for slander wants to use FBI records in the civil defamation case, the New York Post reports. The trainer, Brian McNamee, claims in Brooklyn federal court that Clemens “intended to deceive the public and Congress into falsely believing that McNamee is a…
FBI’s Global Crackdown on Music, Movie Sharing Hits a Snag
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A New Zealand court delivered a blow to the FBI’s global crackdown on copyright theft, ruling Thursday that a search warrant used to raid the mansion of the suspected kingpin of an Internet piracy ring was illegal, Reuters reports. The FBI accuses Megaupload.com operator Kim Dotcom, of Germany, of netting $175 million…
FBI Probes Cause of Huge Colorado Fire
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is joining local authorities in trying to determine what caused the Colorado wildfires that swept through Waldo Canyon, the Denver Post reports. The fire started near a popular hiking area west of Colorado Springs. Authorities aren’t sure what caused the fire or whether it was intentionally set, the Post reported.
Federal Judge Delivers Victory to Florida Gov. Scott in Voting Purge Case
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Florida’s controversial plan to purge ineligible voters from the rolls does not violate federal law, a judge said Wednesday in denying a U.S. Department of Justice request for an emergency restraining order, the New York Times reports. U.S. District Court Judge Robert Jinkle said federal laws do not prevent states from removing…
Credit Card Sting Nets Arrest of 24
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Two dozen people were arrested in 13 countries following a two-year FBI sting designed to catch credit card thieves, the New York Times reports. The FBI created a website that appeared to contain credit card numbers and software to spy on computers so authorities could capture hackers, according to the Times. “These…
FBI Investigating Whether NYPD Cop is Part of Burglary Crew
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Obviously, this NYPD cop was on the wrong side of the line. The New York Daily News reports that the FBI is investigating whether Detective Rafael (Ray) Astacio is part of a burglary crew. He was caught last month breaking into a Long Island home. To read more click here. OTHER…
Congressman Says He Knows of No Immunity for Mobster Whitey Bulger
By O’Ryan Johnson Boston Herald BOSTON — The Indiana congressman who led the 2003 federal probe of corrupt ties between James “Whitey” Bulger and the FBI said he has seen no evidence of any immunity deal with the South Boston mobster — and doubts any exists. “I can’t remember anything that would say Whitey Bulger…
Robert Foley Tapped to Head Up Detroit FBI
By Allan Lengel For Deadline Detroit Robert D. Foley, a native of Massachusetts with a law degree, who has investigated everything from counterterrorism to gangs to drugs and police corruption, will become the new head of the Detroit FBI, Deadline Detroit has learned. Foley is currently the special agent in charge of the Administrative Division…