FBI Investigates Texas Sheriff’s Department After Teen Severely Injured by Deputy’s Stun Gun

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is investigating a Texas sheriff’s department after a deputy used a stun gun and severely injured a 17-year-old, the Houston Chronicle reports. The investigation involves two Bastrop County Sheriff’s deputies, one of whom is accused of using the stun gun and the other is accused of misusing power. “The FBI…

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ATF Comes Under Investigation for Handling of Undercover Storefront Stings in 4 Cities

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The ATF is under fire for botched storefront stings and other undercover operations across the country. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Inspector General Michael Horowitz opened an investigation into storefront stings in Milwaukee, Pensacola, St. Louis and Wichita, Kan. The agency is already under investigation for its handling of a controversial…

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