Epstein Secrets

o sources described the FBI's view of the duo's interactions as a "conspiracy," which could open up a wide range of potential prosecutorial options. The Associated Press (07/24, Tau, Richer) reported that DNI Gabbard declassified documents claiming to prove an "anti-Trump conspiracy" by the Obama administration, but

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r, we will find you and hold you accountable. The FBI will never tolerate violence against those who serve and protect this country. Deputy Director Bongino also pasted on X: You may remember Elpidio Reyna, a subject who allegedly threw rocks at federal officers during immigration operations in Californi

ns in uncomfortable positions regarding the disgraced financier and sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Additional reporting on the story was provided by Associated Press (07/22, Groves, Mascaro), People (07/22, Kile), and Reuters (07/22, Morgan). Judge Overseeing DOI Epstein Grand Jury Records Request Asks for More I

his willingness to sue could have a chilling effect on media coverage of his administration. The article highlighted that in 2019, Deputy Director Bongino sued online news outlet The Daily Beast for defamation over a story about his departure from the National Rifle Association's online video channel.

channel. The case was dismissed the next year. U.S. District Judge Jose Martinez in Miami sided with the Daily Beast in finding that Deputy Director Bongino did not comply with the provision, but said the basis of his decision was that Bongino's case lacked merit. The Cut (07/22, Gonzalez-Ramirez) and S

. Greg Steube and the Republican Party of Florida, publicly called for her censure or resignation. Additional reporting on the story was provided by Associated Press (11/20, Payne), Axios (11/20, Solender), BBC (11/20, Faguy), Haitian Times (11/20, Staff Writer), Hindustan Times (11/20, Gupta), IBTimes UK (11/20,

n was referencing Crook's digital footprint. He called out current Director Patel, as well as former Director Christopher Wray, and Deputy Director Bongino. Former FBI Special Agent in Charge Jody Weis said the bureau has incredible capabilities to look deep into someone's digital footprint, and Crooks

going after them online —causing self-mutilation, suicide, sexual abuse." The Hindustan Times (11/20, Sen) quoted a statement from Deputy Director Bongino: "For those who may not know, the 764 Network is a heinous child exploitation ring that often targets children online and coerces them into acts of

hington Post (07/01, Flynn, Cox, et al.), and Washington Times (07/01, Ferrechio). FBI Arrests Two Chinese Citizens Accused of Spying on U.S. Navy The Associated Press (07/01, Tucker) reported that two Chinese nationals, Yuance Chen and Liren "Ryan" Lai, have been charged with spying for Beijing in the U.S. "This case und

enses to Chinese sympathizers in the U.S. who would cast a vote for Biden in the 2020 election. Newsweek quoted an X statement from Deputy Director Bongino: "We typically work behind the scenes in this space, but we understand we need to rebuild your trust in the FBI and learn from past mistakes. That's

5, Svirnovskiy), USA Today (11/15, Mansfield), and Washington Examiner. Trump Pardons Woman Convicted of Threatening to Shoot FBI Agents and Jan. 6 Rioter Associated Press (11/15, Richer, Mergerian) reported that President Donald Trump issued two new pardons connected to the Jan. 6 investigation, including one for Suza

no Slams Report That Director Patel Waived His Polygraph Exam EFTA01655530 The Washington Examiner (11/15, LaChance) reported that Deputy Director Bongino rejected a ProPublica (11/14, Turton, Bing) report claiming Director Patel had waived his required FBI polygraph examination, calling the allegatio

(05/20, Sheth, Commander), Reuters (05/20, Lynch, Trotta), The Hill (05/20, Timotija), UPI (05/20, Walsh), Washington Examiner (05/20, Hallas), and the Associated Press (05/20, Richer, Tucker). U.S. Congresswoman Charged With Assault Outside Immigration Center Reuters (05/20, Goudsward) reported that the U.S. Justi

the Metropolitan Detention Center, who's been in segregated housing, you know a suicide when you see one, and that's what that was." Deputy Director Bongino backed up Director Patel during a joint interview with Maria Bartiromo. "He killed himself," he said. "I have seen the whole file. He killed himsel