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Witnesses Raise Questions About Reliability of ‘Whitey’ Bulger Records During Murder Trial
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Was reputed mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger a rat? During tense testimony Tuesday in Bulger’s murder and racketeering trial, his defense attorneys tore into government witnesses who acknowledged Bulger’s files were falsified or inaccurate, the New York Daily News reports. FBI files suggest Bulger ratted out friends and associates, but defense…
Whitey Bulger: Anti-Hero or Sociopath?
Alison McLennan is the author of Falling for Johnny, a suspense novel based on the Boston underworld with a fictional character inspired by James “Whitey” Bulger. She has an MFA in Creative Writing and a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science. By Alison McLennan For ticklethewire.com The media often calls leaders of crime syndicates sociopaths or psychopaths….
FBI Launches Probe of Police Chief in Long Island After Suspect Allegedly Beaten
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is investigating Suffolk County Chief of Police James Burke after allegations surfaced that he beat a man who broke into his car, NBC 4 New York reports. Christopher Loeb, 26, said he was home in Smithtown when Burke attacked him on Dec. 14. He is accused of stealing the chief’s…
Russian President Putin Says He Had No Grounds to Arrest Snowden
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Russian President Vladimir Putin maintained Tuesday that he had no authority to take custody of the NSA leaker-turned-international fugitive, The Washington Post reports. Both countries exchanged blows over the handling of Edward Snowden, who arrived in Russia from Hong Kong on Saturday. Putin told the U.S. that he had no grounds to…
Defense: Accused Mob Boss ‘Whitey’ Bulger Was Never an FBI Informant
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Accused Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger was never an FBI informant, his attorneys plan to argue today at his murder and racketeering trial, Reuters reports. It’s important to Bulger’s image to show he was not a snitch. Defense attorneys said ex-FBI handler, John Connolly, who is in prison in connection…
FBI Continues to Investigate CIA Director Patraeus Following His Resignation
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI investigation of CIA Director David Patraeus has not ended and remains active, the USA Today reports. Attorney General Eric Holder said as much during a virtually unnoticed exchange last month with Rep. Jason Chaffetz, a Utah Republican. “While an extra-marital affair itself is not classified as an ‘intelligence activity,’ the…
Helping Self to Chips, Soda May Cost Chicago Cop Time in Prison
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A Chicago cop is accused of extortion for helping himself daily to chips and soda without paying for them at a liquor store, CBS Chicago reports. Sgt. Ray M. Ramirez, who is described as broke, faces up to 20 years for “openly take items in front of the store’s employees” while visiting…
FBI Wants to Use a Humorous Video For Advanced-Intelligence Classes
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Under the category of the unusual comes this: The FBI has asked the IFC sketch comedy show “Portlandia” for rights to use a clip from the program in its advanced intelligence training classes, according to Marketplace Punchline. The website cites the Hollywood Reporter: In April, an instructor at the FBI Academy…