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The zero arrests could be because they are reluctant to reveal that NSA domestic data collection is being used as a source in indictments. The NSA could simply
by nikcub 13y ago
The zero arrests could be because they are reluctant to reveal that NSA domestic data collection is being used as a source in indictments.
The NSA could simply throw up leads which are then investigated by the FBI who would collect evidence to be used in indictments using more traditional means.
This would also mean that the legality of NSA data collection isn't tested in courts as submitted evidence.
I'd be surprised to learn that they are collecting all this data and aren't finding crimes to investigate and arrest people over. I can imagine that the NSA send all sorts of tips to the FBI to follow up on, but that only the follow up part ever ends up in court filings or as evidence.
- forgotAgain 13y agoWhat would be real interesting to know is if they find out about any crimes committed by the politicians with responsibility for oversight of the NSA and what they do with that information.
- will_brown 13y agoThey did...Elliot Spitzer was the Governor NY, as you may recall he resigned when it was revealed, in 2008, he was involved in a prostitution scandal (see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliot_Spitzer_prostitution_scandal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliot_Spitzer_prostitution_scan...). Of course the federal warrant-less wiretaps contained so much information it was revealed the Honorable Spitzer's affinity for lady's of the night spanned his reign as Attorney General and Governor (at least 2004 - 2008), just to give an idea of the expansive record they are building on everyone.