Jun 12

FBI opens civil rights probe in the murder of Sergio Adrian Hernandez Güereca

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Murder scene from Mexican side

Scene of the murder of Sergio Adrian Hernandez Güereca from the Mexican side

The FBI, investigating the murder of 15 year old Sergio Adrian Hernandez Güereca by an unidentified Border Patrol Agent who shot Güereca in Mexico, has now expanded their investigation to include possible civil rights violations.

Mexican prosecutors, meanwhile, are investigating the case as a homicide, raising the possibility that the agent could also face charges in Mexico, although it is unlikely the U.S. would agree to extradite him.

The FBI formally added the civil rights element to its broader investigation into the alleged assault on the Border Patrol agent.

A civil rights probe investigates allegations of abuse by any U.S. law enforcement officer. If investigators determine the Border Patrol agent shot Hernandez without justification, he could be found to have violated Hernandez’s civil rights, which is a crime. The fate of the agent could range from being cleared of all wrongdoing to a charge of homicide.
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May 26

Threats against politicians latest tool used by the right wing

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Civil discourse is out the window this political cycle it seems, helped by websites such as ALIPAC, VDARE and other more radical venues, that accuse politicians and our President of treason, sedition and other traitorous conduct. But some take it further.

Senate Sergeant at Arms Terrance Gainer reports threats against members of Congress were up 300% in the first few months of 2010, a claim backed up by FBI records.

Capitol Police have requested a 54% increase in funding for 2011 to fund travel for dignitary protection officers because of the threats.

In 2009, Capitol Police have responded to 142 suspicious packages compared to 32 in 2008 and conducted 1,808 bomb sweeps compared to 970 the year before.

What are some of the threats being received?
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Oct 30

BREAKING NEWS – FBI investigating Joe Arpaio for using deputies to intimidate critics

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Phoenix CBS 5 News has busted the malfeasance of Sheriff Joe Arpaio wide open in this video which aired last night.

In it, a pattern emerges of how Arpaio has used his powers, and his deputies to intimidate, harass and open criminal investigations into his critics. From the Board of Supervisors, presiding Judges, reporters and activists,. If they disagreed with Arpaio, bad things happened.

Arapio refused to comment on camera. How odd!

Thanks to La Frontera Times for breaking this story

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