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FBI agent pleads not guilty to lying about shooting at Lavoy Finicum

by Brian Seay

An indictment unsealed Wednesday alleges the agent lied to his superiors about firing two shots at Finicum just before he was shot and killed last January.

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3 former NYPD cops, former prosecutor charged in gun licensing scheme

by Brian Seay

Prosecutors allege the four men traded cash, booze, guns and “the services of prostitutes” for quicker processing on gun licenses.

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Former Border Patrol agent pleads guilty to making false statements

by Jennifer Cruz

In addition to providing false statements on multiple background checks, Muchacho used his position to share sensitive information with foreign nationals.

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Friend of San Bernardino shooter agrees to plead guilty to gun, conspiracy charges

by Jennifer Cruz

The longtime friend of a gunman responsible for the San Bernardino in 2015 pled guilty Tuesday to illegally purchasing the guns used in the attack, as well as previously conspiring with the shooter.

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