SHARYL ATTKISSON
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When “incidental” intel collection—isn’t incidental
Sharyl Attkisson
by ‘sattkisson
4/12/2017
The following is a news analysis.
I’ve spoken to a small group of reliable, formerly high-placed intelligence officials who have dropped a few interesting tidbits on me of late. Here’s my understanding, based on the discussions:
- It’s not true that wiretaps and/or electronic surveillance of U.S. citizens can “only” be done with a FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) court order.
- Besides the FISA court, “wiretapping” or electronic surveillance can also be done under Title III authority. The government used this authority, for example, in the Justice Department’s secret Fast and Furious “gunwalking” case.
- Additionally, U.S. Presidents have the power to issue secret presidential directives that can authorize otherwise illegal acts (theoretically in the country’s best interests). These directives may come with pre-planned cover stories to be used in the event the operation is exposed, and they come with indemnity for those involved, giving them permission to lie about the operation or their involvement without fear of prosecution.
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Former CBS Reporter Releases “Surveillance Timeline”
OF HERSELF AND OTHERS
The Post & Email
by Sharon Rondeau
4/17/2017
Excerpt:
(Apr. 17, 2017) — On Sunday, former CBS News journalist Sharyl Attkisson released an “Obama-era Surveillance Timeline” detailing events occurring before, simultaneously and after she discovered that her computers, telephones and internet service were intruded upon in 2012, allegedly by a government entity.
The findings was confirmed by forensics analysts hired privately by Attkisson as well as by CBS.
On Twitter on Monday, Attkisson released a link to an updated version of the timeline.
Her write-up follows an article dated April 12 titled, “When ‘incidental’ intel collection –isn’t incidental” which begins, “I’ve spoken to a small group of reliable, formerly high-placed intelligence officials who have dropped a few interesting tidbits on me of late.”
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