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disappointing those who expected a "client list" or any significant new information about the disgraced Palm Beach-based sex trafficker. CNN (03/03, Rabinowitz, Reid) highlighted that while the initial release of the files themselves did not garner support, one part of the release did: a letter from Bondi t

tor Bongino wants the FBI to refocus back to its roots as the premiere law enforcement and investigative arm of the federal government. In the past, Bongino has sharply criticized the agency for focusing on so-called domestic terrorism, including targeting Jan. 6 protesters and pro-life activists. "These

FBI. Continued Reporting: Dan Bongino Named Deputy Director of the FBI NPR (03/03, Dreisbach, McMillan) reported that on his show, Deputy Director Bongino has previously embraced conspiracy theories about supposed complicity of the FBI in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack; called for investigating and imprison

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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

ter Epstein Files Fallout EFTA00163583 EFTA00163584 AG Bondi Tightens Grip on Justice Department After Epstein Files Fallout CNN (08/20, Perez, Rabinowitz, Holmes) reported that AG Bondi has emerged from self-exile following right-wing blowback over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and is reas

her role as attorney general. According to the article, AG Bondi moved this week to install a new co-deputy FBI director alongside Deputy Director Bongino, who had a heated confrontation with the attorney general in July and threatened to resign over the Epstein debacle. The article stated that it's a

ow the president may be mentioned in the Epstein files held by the Justice Department. Additional reporting on the story was provided by CNN (07/18, Rabinowitz), New York Times (07/18, Weiser, Broadwater), Newsweek (07/18, Whisnant), USA Today (07/18, Bagchi), Fox News (07/18, Baehr, Bream, Mears), Bloomber

el were instructed to "flag" any records in which President Trump was mentioned. Durbin has called on AG Bondi, Director Patel, and Deputy Director Bongino, to answer a series of questions surrounding Trump's connections with Epstein, including why personnel were told to flag records mentioning Presiden

, to house America's most ruthless and violent Offenders." Additional reporting on the story was provided by Reuters (07/17, Goudsward), CNN (07/17, Rabinowitz), Fox News (07/17, Baehr, Spunt), New York Times (07/17, Knight), The Hill (07/17, Crisp), The Guardian (07/17, Anguiano), Los Angeles Times (07/17,

The article highlighted that the Dill's reversal on the Epstein flies sparked controversy and a testy exchange between AG Bondi and Deputy Director Bongino at the White House, which neither official has publicly addressed. The White House has closed the door on calls fora further inquiry into the Epste

hington Post (07/09, Roebuck, Stein, Nakashima), and the Washington Times (07/09, Picket). What to Know About the Jeffrey Epstein Saga CNN (07/09, Rabinowitz) reported that Jeffrey Epstein was a billionaire and convicted sex offender who was accused of sex trafficking and pedophilia, and had connections t

d during two traffic stops in Minnesota yesterday, in a hit targeting drug trafficking rings you'll hear EFTA01655265 about soon," Deputy Director Bongino wrote in a post on X on Tuesday. "We're finding them and crushing their operations. More to come. Thanks to our U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

ngton Post (07/09, Roebuck, Stein, Nakashima), and the Washington Times (07/09, Picket). Continued Reporting: Jeffrey Epstein Coverage CNN (07/09, Rabinowitz) reported that Jeffrey Epstein was a billionaire and convicted sex offender who was accused of sex trafficking and pedophilia, and had connections t

of meth seized during two traffic stops in Minnesota yesterday, in a hit targeting drug trafficking rings you'll hear about soon," Deputy Director Bongino wrote in a post on X on Tuesday. "We're finding them and crushing their operations. More to come. Thanks to our U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

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ployees, abolished the weaponized CR-15 squad, and initiated an ongoing investigation with more accountability measures ahead; while Deputy Director Bongino echoed the same message of reform. The article noted that the CR-15 squad had been part of the FBI's Washington Field Office and helped Special Cou

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has been determined for why Crooks conducted the attack. According to the article, Eric Trump told the host that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino are longtime friends, but he has yet to ask them directly about the investigation. The article added that in response to a request for comment, the

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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