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Head of D.C. FBI Shawn Henry Wants to Be More Transparent
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Shawn Henry, who heads the FBI’s D.C. field office, wants to be more transparent, particularly when it comes to briefing the private sector on such matters as cyberterrorism and other threats, according to an interview with the Associated Press. “I want to walk up to the line,” Henry, 48, told AP….
Senate Confirms FBI’s John Pistole to Head Transportation Security Administration
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The FBI’s number two man John Pistole, who was considered a sure bet, was confirmed unanimously by the Senate Friday to head the Transportation Security Administration, The Hill newspaper reported. Pistole, who was highly respected in the FBI, was the third nominee for the post. The two others, ex-FBI agent Erroll…
Breaking News: Philly’s Janice Fedarcyk Named Head of New York FBI; First Woman To Head Office
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Janice Fedarcyk, one of the names that had been circulating as a prospect to head the New York FBI, has been named to that post. She is the first female to head that office. Fedarcyk currently heads up the Philadelphia FBI. Agent Richard Kolko, a spokesman for the N.Y. office, confirmed…
Blago’s Attorneys Want FBI Reports on Pres. Obama Interview
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to look at the written reports on President Obama’s interviews with the FBI and prosecutors in his case, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. The Sun-Times reports that the Blago defense team has filed a motion asking for the reports, claiming court testimony by government witness John Harris contradicts…
Off-Duty FBI Agent’s Rifle and Bullet Proof Vest Stolen From Car in NJ
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com It happens from time to time. Nonetheless, it’s never good. CBS News reports that an off-duty FBI agent had his M-4 rifle and bulletproof vest were stolen from his car in New Jersey Saturday night. The television station reported that the New Jersey FBI was on the hunt to recover the…
Feds Indict Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick on 19 Counts
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com It was anticipated for many months, and on Wednesday federal prosecutors indicted imprisoned ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick on 19-criminal counts stemming from his scheme to use the nonprofit Kilpatrick Civic Fund for personal benefit and campaign expenses. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said that Kilpatrick, who is serving prison time for state…
Abramoff’s Crimes Weren’t Kosher, But the New Gig Is
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who is finishing off his prison term in a halfway house in Maryland, has got a new gig: It’s with a kosher pizza joint in Baltimore. The Baltimore Jewish Times reports that he is working at Tov Pizza with owner Ron Rosenbluth “in almost all areas of…
FBI Turns Up Few Leakers Despite Many Complaints From Intelligence Agencies
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com In Washington, and elsewhere, leaks happen often. The media quote anonymous sources on a regular basis, and sometimes note that the leaker doesn’t want to be identified because of the sensitive nature of the information. Finding those leaks is no easy task. The Associated Press reports that U.S. intelligence agencies have…