From: Michael Novakhov (Mike Nova), blogger
Dear Mr. Comey:
Since, regrettably, I missed your most enlightening, if only most docile and incoherent on the part of mainstream media, press-conference today, due to somewhat short notice and the lack of official journalistic accreditation, I would like most respectfully to ask you some questions.
- What is the status of separatist movement, especially its violent wings, in Puerto Rico? What are your views on the resolution of Puerto Rico political status? How realistic and viable is the option of Puerto Rico statehood? What are the alternative options and their implications?
- How do you view the general "law and order" and, specifically criminogenic situation, including its root causes, in Puerto Rico? What are your ideas about the ways to remedy it?
- Your support for your people, which is only natural, expected and logical, was noted. However, what is your honest and sincere opinion about the professional qualifications of local Puerto Rico FBI branch? What are their strengths and their deficiencies? What are your suggestions for improving the quality and efficiency of their work?
- What is Puerto Rico "Secret Police"? Does it exist? What are its functions? Who is its head? Who are its targets? Do they keep the records? If they do not, then why? If they do not keep the records, then what is the difference, in principle, between them and some street criminal gang? If they do not keep the records, how can they assess the quality and efficacy of their work and to improve and learn on their mistakes?
- What is COINTELPRO? Who was the author of this approach and methods, besides the special agent Richard Held, who is called the "architect of COINTELPRO" and who was very active in Puerto Rico? Is this method efficient? Was its efficacy scientifically proven? Is it used now and for what purposes?
- What is the general counterintelligence situation in Puerto Rico (as much as you can publicly answer, given the sensitivity of the subject)? What are the major threats? Are the counter-measures adequate? In the light of Senator Menendez affair, how active are Cuban, Russian and other hostile intelligence services in Puerto Rico? What are their methods? What is done to contain and neutralize them?
Please provide your responses in the comments to this post, or if you so prefer, by e-mail, snail mail or in any other way, shape or form.
Your kindness, consideration and invaluable time are most sincerely appreciated.
Michael Novakhov (Mike Nova), blogger (and part time "cyber-rebel", in FBI terminology)
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FBI director is stunned with the amount of cases that are handled by the Island
By Mariana Cobián09.07.2014 | 6:21 pm
Comey acknowledged that the level of crime today is extremely high, and that is most noticeable when it occurs in a small island like ours.
FBI director surprised with number of cases that are handled by the Island
In his first official visit to Puerto Rico, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), James B. Comey, admitted that he was impressed by the number of criminal cases that just eight federal judges serve year after year in this jurisdiction.
"I am extremely surprised, astonished by the number of cases that move in federal court here.'s Simply remarkable that a small number of judges and a small number of prosecutors move a significant amount of important cases with a speed that would blow your head others in the first circuit, which is where we are ... I can not imagine another district judge with more cases than this, "confessed Comey, who met for the day with Judge Aida Delgado president of Columbus and other nine judges in the Federal Court on the island, of which eight criminal cases serve.
Comey said that you have to see how they can seek additional judicial resources, something that can work immediately, given that crime can not be reduced quickly.
The New York native and director who just spent 10 months in position participated in a press conference at the offices of the federal agency and indicated that came to the island as part of the visits made to the 56 district offices. He met with the head of the office of Puerto Rico, Carlos Cases, and other heads of federal and state agencies, including the chief federal prosecutor in Cuba, Rosa Emilia Rodriguez, Attorney Cesar Miranda and Police Superintendent Jose Caldero.
On his short visit, arrived yesterday, Tuesday and will march today, Wednesday, he said that he filled with satisfaction to see the teamwork between federal and state authorities, and that "all wear the team uniform of justice, no matter if federal or state because they face a common enemy. "
In fact, said one of the things I learned from this district is teamwork, given that elsewhere there are frictions between agencies, and "I do not see that here."
Yes acknowledged that more resources are needed to do the job. As for the FBI in Puerto Rico, said there are many vacancies you want to fill and then determine if it's personal foul.
Comey acknowledged that the level of crime today is extremely high, and that is most noticeable when it occurs in a small island like ours.
When asked about specific cases that have not solved the murder of Carlos Muñiz Varela 35 years, Comey said that his meetings were discussed several cases, "no one who will argue with you, but I have knowledge. "
"We researched in secret to protect the innocent and the guilty do not know we're onto them," said Comey, who also declined to comment on the situations that occurred in the past pro-independence groups.
As the squad set up last year in Puerto Rico to address cases of judicial corruption, Comey said he did not remember whether other teams specifically dedicated to these cases in other districts, but attending court, police and other corruption.
"Public corruption tends to be cultural and people think it's okay. Must uproot and prosecute many cases and meet a lot of time in prison. Should be sending a message to change the culture.'s A challenge in the U.S. and here, "Comey said.
"There has been satisfactory and educational for me, and I will return," he said on his visit to the Island
Comey was sworn in as FBI director on September 4, 2013. Was born in New York and studied at William and Mary University and went to law school at the University of Chicago. After finishing his studies, he was attorney for the Southern District of New York, and then in eastern Virginia district. He returned to New York after the attacks of September 11, 2001 and, in 2003, went on to be assistant prosecutor from the Justice Department in Washington DC
