Could there be a pattern developing with regard to the recording of FBI interviews ?
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| Widow of Orlando Nightclub Shooter Acquitted on All Charges |
| 2018-03-31 |
| [NPR] Noor Salman, widow of the gunman who opened fire on an Orlando nightclub in 2016, has been found not guilty on both the counts she faced. U.S. District Judge Paul Byron announced the verdict Friday, roughly one month after the trial opened. Salman was the only person charged in connection with the massacre that left 50 people ‐ including her husband, Omar Mateen ‐ dead at Pulse nightclub. She stood accused of helping Mateen prepare for and plan the 2016 massacre at the nightclub and of obstructing investigators' efforts after the killing. Her defense team argued that far from being an eager collaborator, Salman was instead a "simple woman" with a low IQ, susceptible to influence and abused by Mateen. While prosecutors asserted that Noor had given misleading statements to state and federal investigators, the defense maintained that she had been manipulated and mistreated during these interrogations. Later in the trial, Salman's attorneys also called for Byron to declare a mistrial or dismiss the case outright, saying the prosecution had withheld crucial information for the development of their argument. It was not until after the prosecution had rested its case, nearly two weeks after the trial opened, that prosecutors disclosed the information in an email last Saturday. Emphasis added. She confessed to assisting her husband, was found to be lying to Law Enforcement, but is said to be 'simple minded and have a low IQ.' She was obviously following Islamic law as it applies to husbands and wives, therefore you must acquit. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #13 N.B. if the FBI does or doesn't tape the interview, you'd better. If they object, end the conversation. Call your lawyer. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2018-03-31 15:21 |
| #12 Even a backwater sheriff's department can afford a video camera for interviews, having tape makes convictions so much easier for the prosecution. IMO the FBI refuses to change its interview policy in order to cover up their behavior--incompetent interrogations and creation of the facts as they want them. See: FBI lab scandals. |
| Posted by: brujotejano 2018-03-31 13:30 |
| #11 The FBI did the same thing with Tsarnaev. They did not tell him he was identified by Russia, so he blamed his friends. They tried to recruit him and so insulting him. He proceeded to murder his three friends, and then went on to his bombing attack. Regarding such matters the FBI has been worse than useless. They have been provoking massacres! |
| Posted by: Daniel 2018-03-31 12:11 |
| #10 Four dead in Benghazi. 49 dead at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Number of dead necessary for FBI 'written interview' evidently exceeds 49. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2018-03-31 10:07 |
| #9 At P2K's link in #5, the jury foreman says they were convinced the wife knew but were unable to convict based on the evidence presented. Me, I'm starting to think the FBI punted so as not to reveal their own involvement. The fact that they do not record interviews does not inspire confidence. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2018-03-31 10:00 |
| #8 Mateen Jr. could not hold a job. Someone finally hooked him up with G4S Secure Solutions. I wonder who provided the employment assistance ? G4S Secure Solutions (USA) is a United States/ British-based security services company, and a subsidiary of G4S plc. It was founded as The Wackenhut Corporation in 1954, in Coral Gables, Florida, by George Wackenhut and three partners (all are former FBI agents). In 2002, the company was acquired for $570 million by Danish corporation Group 4 Falck (itself then merged to form British company G4S in 2004).[1] In 2010, G4S Wackenhut changed its name to G4S Secure Solutions (USA) to reflect the new business model.[2][3] The G4S Americas Region headquarters is in Jupiter, Florida.[4][5] Emphasis added Wiki Link |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2018-03-31 09:22 |
| #7 Could there be a pattern developing with regard to the recording of FBI interviews ? |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2018-03-31 09:02 |
| #6 Must be the same tape recorder they used with Hillary's interview. |
| Posted by: Raj 2018-03-31 09:01 |
| #5 As they say - more “I wish that the FBI had recorded their interviews with Ms. Salman as there were several significant inconsistencies with the written summaries of her statements.” |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2018-03-31 08:56 |
| #4 Mateen Sr. was a long time Bureau source. Bureau and or Mateen Case Officer decides Mateen Jr. would make a good source as well. Sr. Mateen Case Officer pitches Mateen Jr. Younger Mateen discovers his father has betrayed the brotherhood for years. Mateen rejects pitch, becomes extremely butt hurt. Case Officer senses trouble, is told to investigate Mateen (you created this POS, you fix it). Younger Mateen discovers he's now being investigated by Bureau, then goes jihadi. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2018-03-31 08:35 |
| #3 Seems the old 'lying to the FBI' has lost its panache with some juries. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2018-03-31 07:53 |
| #2 It certainly appears she was judged by a jury of her peers (simple minded with low IQ). |
| Posted by: Airandee 2018-03-31 07:18 |
| #1 Jury make up please. Could we have a list of names ? |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2018-03-31 05:03 |