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FBI Looking Into Death Threats Against ESPN’s Erin Andrews
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The FBI is looking into death threats against ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, who had previously been the target of a man who had videotaped her naked through hotel peep holes, the LA Times reported. Andrews’ attorney, Marshall Grossman said a media outlet had received emails that included death threats, the paper…
Weekend Series on History: FBI’s J. Edgar Hoover Gives JFK Honorary Badge
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFDTBhwCiTM WEEKEND STORIES OF INTEREST Hutaree Leader Loved Playing War Games (Detroit News) Militia Members Jailed Til Trial (Detroit News)
FBI Warns Letters to Governors Could Provoke Violence
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating letters sent by an anti-government group to more than 30 governors warning them to step down within three days or they’ll be removed. The Associated Press reported that the FBI is warning local cops that the group’s action could provoke violence. The group,the Guardians of…
The Latest Shakeups in The Justice Department Reporter Ranks
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The game of musical chairs continues for reporters covering the Justice Department in Washington. The Washington Post’s Carrie Johnson is leaving the paper Tuesday to cover the Justice Department for National Public Radio. She says she hasn’t done radio before. “It will be a new adventure,” she told ticklethewire.com….
Fed Prosecutors Plan to Go After Right-Wing Radio Host Hal Turner Third Time on Aug. 9
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com In the apparent spirit of never-say-die, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago said Friday it plans to go after right wing-racist New Jersey radio host Hal Turner for a third time in August. The last two trials ended in a mistrial after the juries deadlocked. “We expect to proceed on August…
The James R. Hoffa Theory Revisted As Giant Stadium Braces for Wrecking Ball
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com One of the more improbable theories about Teamster James R. Hoffa — that he’s buried under the west end zone at Giant Stadium — is popping up one more time for old time sake as demolition teams get ready to knock down the stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Rumors of the…
FBI Re-Examining Evidence in 1980s Colonial Parkway Slayings in Virginia
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The FBI is trying to jump start a probe into the 1980s killing of as many as eight people in southeastern Virginia known as the Colonial Parkway murders, the Washington Post reports. The Washington Post’s Maria Glod reports that the FBI is re-examining dozens of pieces of evidence, including…
U.S. Changing Screening Policies of Passengers Aboard Inbound Intl. Flights
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — In a world of Jihad Janes and underwear bombers, where it’s becoming more difficult to figure out who the enemy might be, the Obama administration is taking a different tact when screening passengers from inbound U.S. International flights. The Washington Post reports the U.S. is “abandoning its policy of…