FBI Director Nomination Hearing
James Comey testified about his nomination to become the director of the FBI.*Among the issues he addressed were the use of water-boarding in interrogations, National Security Agency (NSA) s…
4,054 viewsJames Comey testified about his nomination to become the director of the FBI.*Among the issues he addressed were the use of water-boarding in interrogations, National Security Agency (NSA) s…
4,054 viewsPresidentObama announced the nomination of James Comey as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.Mr.Comey served as deputy attorney general under PresidentGeorge W. Bus…
1,076 viewsLegal experts testified on the constitutionality of extending the term by two years of FBI Director Robert Mueller.
978 viewsJames Comey talked about law enforcement activities and the government’s role in counterterrorism efforts in a speech titled “Finding Common Ground in Fighting Terrorism.” Mr. Comey, senior…
171 viewsCommemorating the 100th Birthday of alumnus and former Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell participants spoke at a symposium titled “The Clash Between the First Amendment and National Securit…
435 viewsThe House Judiciary Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee held a hearing on “The Continuing Investigation into the U.S. Attorneys Controversy.” Former Deputy Attorney General James …
592 viewsMr. Comey announced that Attorney General Ashcroft had recused himself from an investigation of alleged White House leaks of a CIA operative’s name earlier in the year. He also said that the…
307 viewsMr. Comey testified about the reauthorization of the Patriot Act, parts of which will expire at the end of 2005. He spoke about how the Patriot Act has helped track down and capture terroris…
171 viewsThe deputy attorney general held a news conference announcing the indictment of several terrorist suspects for conspiracy to attack financial institutions in the U.S and their arrest and det…
203 viewsJustice Department officials paid tribute to out-going Attorney General John Ashcroft, who thanked employees for their service and dedication to the department.
273 viewsIn his end-of-the-year remarks, Attorney General John Ashcroft (R) delivered a farewell address to department employees. In his remarks he talked about the sacrifices of law enforcement offi…
103 viewsDeputy Attorney General James Comey talked about the implementation of various measures in the USA Patriot Act, the administration’s desire to continue provisions allowing investigators grea…
186 viewsWitnesses testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the U.S.A. Patriot Act and the SAFE Act and the impact of this legislation on the War on Terror. They spoke about the relation…
115 viewsJames Comey talked to reporters about the arrest of two terrorism suspects following a “sting” operation at a mosque in New York. He emphasized that the arrests were not associated with any …
193 viewsAt a press conference, Justice Department officials spoke to reporters about the operations of the corporate fraud task force, the accomplishments of the task force to date, interagency coop…
85 viewsGovernment officials announced the indictment of Enron former CEO Ken Lay on eleven counts, including conspiracy and bank fraud, after a two-and-a-half year investigation. After their statem…
2,399 viewsDeputy Attorney General James Comey talked about Jose Padilla. Padilla, an American citizen, allegedly admitted that he had trained in al-Qaida camps, met with al-Qaida leaders, and planned …
175 viewsLaw enforcement officials spoke to reporters about the indictment of Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling for conspiracy, securities fraud, and insider trading. Following their remarks they answered q…
402 viewsJustice Department Officials, headed by Deputy Attorney General James Comey, spoke to reporters about a plea agreement reached with Andrew and Lea Fastow for crimes associated with Enron’s b…
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