The following is a news opinion and analysis You cannot make this up: +The government's computer intrusions into my computers is forensically confirmed and undeniable, with forensic proof that the government is the source. +But since DOJ won't hold their own accountable or prosecute them, my only recourse is to seek justice through a civil […]
Fast and Furious
(WATCH) Fast and Furious
It was 12 years ago this month that I began breaking a series of stories that ultimately exposed shocking U.S. government operations. Federal agents were secretly letting thousands of U.S. weapons be trafficked to Mexico’s drug cartels. The stories largely centered on one of the operations code-named Fast and Furious. Many people on both sides […]
First-of-its-kind gun control law in San Jose; No college degrees; French Fast & Furious doc
All eyes in the gun control debate are on San Jose, California. The city has implemented a controversial, first-of-its-kind law requiring people to carry proof of gun liability insurance with every firearm they own and pay a $25 fee to a nonprofit to fund prevention of shootings. Sunday on Full Measure, we're off to San […]
Fast and Furious Story Links
2012 Emmy Award for Investigative Reporting/2012 Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting Primer on Fast and Furious Scandal Sept. 22, 2019 Exclusive: Another Fast and Furious weapon recovered June 25, 2017 Fast and Furious 6 years later, interview with Special Agent John Dodson Jan. 20, 2016 20+ examples of the violent legacy of Fast and Furious Dec. […]
(READ) NEW: Attkisson v. federal agents for government computer intrusions
Filed March 31, 2021 PLAINTIFFS’ SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Plaintiffs, by and through undersigned counsel, submit the following Second Amended Complaint pursuant to Court order. INTRODUCTION 1. This is an action against Defendants Shaun W. Bridges, Ryan White, and Unknown Named Agents 1-50 of the Department of Justice, in their individual capacities, seeking compensatory damages under Bivens […]
"Agent Under Fire": A new book about the mysterious attack of ICE agents in Mexico during Fast and Furious scandal
Below is the description of a new book by the federal agent, Victor Avila, whom I interviewed on Full Measure here, and who's story I covered on CBS News. Author and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent (Ret.) Victor Avila shares his true story of being shot in the line of duty and a plan to work towards […]
U.S. investigators validate ICE agent's complaints about deadly cartel ambush
Nine years after the fact, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel has validated complaints of mismanagement involving a deadly cartel assault he survived in Mexico. In 2011, Victor Avila and his colleague Jaime Zapata were sent on an ill-advised mission that required them to drive along one of Mexico's most infamous and dangerous highways patrolled […]
Former govt. agent admits illegally spying on Sharyl Attkisson, implicates govt. colleagues
Former govt. agent admits spying on Attkisson, implicates his colleagues. Former U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein is accused of leading the group. Govt. hackers allegedly reported to FBI official who now heads CrowdStrike Read all of the background here. A former U.S. government agent has admitted participating in the illegal government surveillance on then-CBS New investigative […]