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ABSCAM agents to FBI chief: Bureau's 'reputation' on the line in Clinton probe
The Washington Times ^ | April 15, 2016 | Catherine Herridge, Pamela K. Browne

Posted on 04/15/2016 2:51:31 PM PDT by jazusamo

Former FBI agents who worked the notorious 1970s sting operation known as ABSCAM have written FBI Director James Comey to warn that nothing less than the bureau's "reputation" is on the line as the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email practices enters a critical phase.

The agents, in a March 16 letter obtained by Fox News, offered their support for Comey and the agents working the email case. But the letter cautioned the outcome would have long-lasting implications.

"Decisions must be made on facts alone. Much is at stake here -- people's trust in the Bureau for years to come, as well as the Bureau's reputation among our allies, partners, and friends as the greatest law enforcement agency in the world,” wrote John F. Good, president of the Long Island Chapter of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI.

Good told Fox News a half-dozen FBI agents who worked the 1978 ABSCAM investigation – which targeted sitting members of Congress -- belong to the chapter. The ABSCAM investigation included more than 30 political figures, with six House members and one U.S. senator ultimately convicted of crimes. The investigation was depicted in the 2013 Golden Globe-winning movie "American Hustle," in which Bradley Cooper played an agent based on Good and others.

Good, 79, told Fox News by phone that the Clinton email case boils down to whether the U.S. is a nation of laws, where all citizens are equal under the law, or there is a different set of rules for the powerful. He said the ABSCAM agents thought it was important to show support for the bureau’s work in the email probe since they know what it feels like to face intense public scrutiny.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: abscam; clinton; clintoninvestigation; comey; corruption; emails; fbi; hillary; hillarycriminalprobe; jamescomey; murtha; privateserver
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1 posted on 04/15/2016 2:51:31 PM PDT by jazusamo
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To: All; smoothsailing

Does ABSCAM bring back any recollections of a certain Congressman that escaped indictment by the skin of his teeth?


2 posted on 04/15/2016 2:54:04 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: jazusamo

Yeah, but the current Just Us department is never going to prosecute.


3 posted on 04/15/2016 2:55:44 PM PDT by glorgau
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To: jazusamo

Murtha?


4 posted on 04/15/2016 2:56:01 PM PDT by Texas Tea
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To: jazusamo

I don’t recall. Please tell us.


5 posted on 04/15/2016 2:57:00 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Be a blessing to a stranger today for some have entertained angels unaware)
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To: glorgau

I agree, bambam and Lynch will let her walk.


6 posted on 04/15/2016 2:57:32 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: jazusamo

Too late, the FBI is as corrupt as the IRS, USSC, ATF, EPA, DOJ, HHS. Just think FBI and Solendra’s missing $800 million dollors, no investgation.


7 posted on 04/15/2016 2:57:33 PM PDT by stockpirate (Rush is a low information talk show host concerning Ted sCruz and Marco foamboy Rubio.)
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To: jazusamo
Yiu mean the wacko bird?

-PJ

8 posted on 04/15/2016 2:57:38 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too (If you are the Posterity of We the People, then you are a Natural Born Citizen.)
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To: Texas Tea

Bump!


9 posted on 04/15/2016 2:57:56 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: SaveFerris

McCain


10 posted on 04/15/2016 3:00:28 PM PDT by katykelly
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Please bump the Freepathon or click above to donate or become a monthly donor!

11 posted on 04/15/2016 3:01:19 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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12 posted on 04/15/2016 3:01:51 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: Political Junkie Too

And McCain’s response to the bad publicity of his involvement was to support campaign finance restrictions.
“It’s not my fault. It’s the system!”


13 posted on 04/15/2016 3:02:09 PM PDT by conejo99
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To: jazusamo

***Good, 79, told Fox News by phone that the Clinton email case boils down to whether the U.S. is a nation of laws, where all citizens are equal under the law, or there is a different set of rules for the powerful.***

Well, I can answer that for him. There is a different set of rules for the powerful, and we all know it.


14 posted on 04/15/2016 3:02:20 PM PDT by FamiliarFace
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To: jazusamo
Does ABSCAM bring back any recollections of a certain Congressman that escaped indictment by the skin of his teeth?

You refer, of course, to the "Honorable" John Patrick 'Jack' Murtha, Jr (D-PA12).

15 posted on 04/15/2016 3:03:16 PM PDT by okie01 (The of the Mainstream Media: IGNORANCE ON PARADE)
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To: gaijin
Richard Jewell

The Olympic bombing HERO, Clinton ordered the FBI to frame him up as the perp.

The FBI eagerly complied, completely willing to become a handy political tool.

16 posted on 04/15/2016 3:03:32 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: katykelly

Ah yes. Now I remember.

Figures. That’s another reason John is always “reaching across the aisle”. This boy is bought and paid for.


17 posted on 04/15/2016 3:03:39 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Be a blessing to a stranger today for some have entertained angels unaware)
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18 posted on 04/15/2016 3:05:20 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: okie01

Absolutely.


19 posted on 04/15/2016 3:06:25 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: jazusamo

The Federal Government no longer contains any vestige of honor and integrity. Whomever may have some measure of these virtues are long gone. What remains is graft, corruption, and political organized crime activity. This is want the politicians want and now they have it. The FBI, the military, the Secret Service and the others are now no better than the Department of Health and Human Services and the IRS.


20 posted on 04/15/2016 3:07:42 PM PDT by centurion316
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