FBI
Executive Director of ACLU Says James Comey’s Nomination for FBI Director Needs to Be Scrutinized
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com In coming weeks we’re likely to hear comments — pro and con — for the nomination of James Comey for FBI director. Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, issued a statement Friday saying that that anticipated nomination deserves some scrutiny. ‘Specifically, the publicly available evidence…
FBI Is Investigating Ex-Mobster’s Claims That Agent Demanded Lavish Gifts, Cash
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is investigating one of its agent on allegations of accepting lavish gifts and cash from an informant, ABC World News reports. Russian ex-mobster Mani Chulpayev, who has been indicted in the murder of popular Atlanta rapper known as Lil Phat, was an FBI informant when he said an agent demanded…
Father: Federal Authorities Killed My Son ‘Execution-Style’ in Florida While Investigating Ties to Boston Bombing
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A Florida man killed while being questioned by federal authorities about his ties to Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was shot several times, including once to the back of the head, the suspect’s father said, the USA Today reports. The father of 27-year-old Ibragim Todashev, both of whom are Chechens, showed photos…
Washington State Man Accused of Sending Ricin-Tainted Letters to President Obama, Federal Judge
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A 37-year-old Washington state man accused of sending a ricin-laden letter and death threat to a federal judge also is suspected of recently sending the poison to President Obama, the Associated Press reports. Matthew Ryan Buquet, who is being held without bond in a Spokane jail, has pleaded not guilty to sending…
Sampling of What Publications Are Saying About James Comey for FBI Director
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com President Obama’s reported pick of former Justice official James Comey for FBI director has triggered many reports in the media. Here is a sampling of some of those. The Christian Science Monitor: With the reported pick of James Comey to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, President…
Column: Was the Nation Not Ready for a Woman FBI Director?
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com In the end, President Obama opted for a white guy — and a lawyer at that — to head the FBI. It appears America is not quite ready for a woman, or a black person for that matter, to head what the White House and some others clearly see as the…
Rachel Maddow: James Comey’s FBI Confirmation Could Be a “Very Big Hairy Political Deal”
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
FBI Agent’s Stolen Car Is Found with Colt M-4 Rifle, Ammunition Still in Trunk
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The New York FBI has recovered an agent’s car that was stolen in Queens. They were relieved to know no one removed from the trunk a Colt M-4 rifle, four loaded 20-round magazines and a bulletproof vest, ABC 7 reports. The 2011 Toyota Camry was stolen Tuesday, prompting fears that the high-powered…