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Feds Bust U.S.-Egyptian ID Theft Ring
International cooperation is good. But not in this case. The FBI has busted up a U.S. and Egyptian crime ring. By Thomas Watkins Associated Press LOS ANGELES –– Authorities said Wednesday they have arrested 33 people in breaking up a crime ring in the U.S. and Egypt in which an elaborate “phishing” scam bilked bank…
FBI Reports Rapes at 20 Year Low
Here’s good news. It’s good to see law enforcement taking advantage of science. By Donna Leinwand USA TODAY WASHINGTON –– Reported rapes have fallen to the lowest level in 20 years as DNA evidence helps send more rapists to prison and victims are more willing to work with police and prosecutors, victims advocates and crime…
Joint Terrorism Task Force Lost Terror Suspect on NY Subway During Surveillance
With most investigations, there’s always that ooops moment investigators hope doesn’t amount to much. The question is: Did this one amount to much? Unclear. By Mark Hosenball Newsweek WASHINGTON — In the tense final days before the FBI arrested Afghan-American Najibullah Zazi on terror-conspiracy charges, the Feds had a major scare: NEWSWEEK has learned that…
Serious FBI Dir. Robert Mueller Delivers a Little Humor From Time to Time
Robert Mueller III in Denver/fbi photo By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com DENVER — In the halls of FBI headquarters, FBI Director Robert Mueller III isn’t exactly known as a kidder. The words “stoic” and “serious” often come to mind. Let’s face it: the guy is always under a lot of pressure, particularly when it comes to…
The Man Who Helped Develop Bio-Sniffing System After Anthrax Attacks
The anthrax attacks came as the second punch after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The postal service has taken steps to address the threat and so have some major cities. The question now is: What else needs to be done? Steve Sternberg USA Today A ringing telephone startled Tom Slezak from a sound sleep. It…
FBI Probing Whether Tex Gov’s Campaign Website Was Hacked
To be honest, as dirty as politics is, I’m surprised there hasn’t been more of this type of activity. By JAY ROOT Associated Press The FBI confirmed Monday it is investigating whether hackers disrupted a live webcast on Gov. Rick Perry’s campaign Web site last week during a re-election announcement. “The FBI confirms that it…
Like Plot out of “24”, FBI Agent Says Suspected Teen Terrorist Made Video and Researched Detonating Bomb With Cell Phone
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Down in Dallas, the story behind the Jordanian teenager who wanted to blow up a skyscraper is beginning to sound more and more like a plot out of the popular Fox Tv show “24”. The Dallas Morning News reports that an FBI agent testified that the teen had researched how to…
Big 3 in Law Enforcement Send Message to Police Chief Convention in Denver: “We’ve Got Your Back”
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com DENVER— The Big Three of Federal Law Enforcement — Attorney Gen. Eric Holder, FBI Dir. Robert Mueller III and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano– rolled into this western town and delivered speeches Monday morning to a roomful of receptive police chiefs who gave them standing ovations. There wasn’t anything particularly breathtaking or moving about…