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FBI Steps Up Scrutiny of Syrians Inside U.S. Amid Fears of Retaliation for Military Action
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is stepping up its surveillance of Syrians inside the U.S. because of fears of a terrorist attack in retaliation for American military involvement in the country’s affairs, the New York Times reports. Also of concern are cyberattacks, which officials warned federal agencies and private companies about in recent days. Syria…
Suspect Spits Blood at Border Patrol Agent Following Violent Encounter
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.comĀ The suspect was unwilling to go without a fight. When a Border Patrol agent was arresting Alberto Mayen, the Guatemalan responded by twisting the agents arm and then pounding the agent in the chest, Valley Central reports. The suspect, who was sent to the hospital, spat blood on the agent when another…
Let Us Know What You Think About FBI Director Robert S. Mueller’s Tenure as FBI DIrector
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com With FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III about to step down, I thought it would be worth publishing comments about his tenure from readers of ticklethewire.com. Fair to say, no FBI director has oversaw more changes in recent decades than Mueller, who was forced to reorganize the bureau after the Sept….
Convicted Mobster ‘Whitey’ Bulger Complains about Trial in Letter to Old Pal
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Notorious mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger complained in recently obtained letters that his trial was a sham and “revenge for corrupting two FBI agents,” The New York Daily News reports. A week after he was found guilty of murder and racketeering, Bulger wrote a letter to his friend on Aug. 20 that…
Man Charged with Trying to Bomb Chicago Bar Accused of Trying to Kill Undercover FBI Agent
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A teenager accused of trying to bomb a downtown Chicago bar also tried to get an undercover FBI agent killed, the Associated Press reports. From his jail cell, Adel Daoud is accused of plotting to have someone kill an FBI agent who played a role in a sting that led to this…
Joint Task Force Nabs 7 Detroit Building Inspectors in Alleged Bribery Scandal
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com After high-profile corruption cases against Detroit officials, including ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, a joint task force that includes the FBI announced charges Thursday against seven building inspectors accused of accepting bribes for phony inspections, the Detroit News reports. The charges stem from an FBI probe dating as far back as 2007. According to…
FBI Has Domestic Version of Seal Team Six
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Meet the Seal Team Six of the FBI. One of the nation’s most elite units, the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team are decked out in camouflage and armed with HK416 assault rifles, The Week reports. Think of them as the domestic version of the U.S. Navy SEALs. They undergo similar training, use common…
ATF Holds Seminars to Avoid Errors on Paperwork That Jeopardizes Cases
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Make a mistake on paperwork for a gun purchase can prevent authorities from tracking down a killer, the ATF warns, according to WDIO.com. To avoid mistakes made in the past, the ATF is hosting a series of seminars starting in Minnesota. ATF Senior Special Agent and Public Information Officer Robert Schmidt the…