Here the story unravels......
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/news/100803_nw_fbibug.html FBI Responsible for Office Bug
October 8, 2003 — Three federal law enforcement officials, who asked to remain anonymous, have confirmed that the bugging device found Tuesday in Mayor John Street's office, was in fact placed there by the FBI.
The question that everyone wants answered, is Mayor Street either directly or indirectly being investigated by the FBI.
Action News has learned that the FBI has targeted associates and a major supporter of the mayor as part of an ongoing investigation. We have learned, that's part of the reason the FBI planted devices in the mayors office. One of the targets is a highly respected religious leader in the Muslim community.
Action News has learned FBI raided Imam Sadeen Ali, a highly respected leader major supporter.
Ali and his wife operate Sister Clara Muhammed School, embroiled in controversy. Agents seized bank records and other documents. The Ali's are just one target among people who have met with mayor in his office. As part of the probe, FBI planted sophisticated listening devices. Street today continued to defend his reputation.
Although feds have not told him so, the mayor believes he's not the target. Also believes it may be politically motivated, timing 4 weeks before election. Campaign spokesman goes further, suggesting republican run justice department doing this for political reasons.
Governor Rendell, in town today, says FBI needs to come clean. Sam Katz agrees the FBI needs to clear the record.
The question that everyone wants answered, is Mayor Street either directly or indirectly being investigated by the FBI. No, Mayor Street, you're not being investigated by us. But have you seen anything, er, *unusual* recently...
