FBI failed to vet confidential source's claims in a timely way
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Americans have new reason to wonder about FBI processes as one of their confidential sources is accusing of lying, though he was told to be truthful 20 separate times over 10 years.
Maintaining a CHS’s confidentiality is of preeminent importance to a special agent because, as the idiom goes, "snitches get stiches." The handler knows a CHS’s life may be on the line. The handler must delicately protect and stringently vet the information the source provided. Nicole Parker is a contributor for FOX News Media providing law enforcement analysis for various programs on FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network. She joined the network in 2024.
What I do know, speaking in generalities, is this: For the FBI, just like any other law enforcement agency, human intelligence and informants are vital because they often have their finger on criminality. They can shed light on dark situations and provide law enforcement with a glimpse into nefarious activity going on in their community and around the world. Thus, it is not shocking when a CHS’s background is not squeaky clean. But FBI agents know this and proceed with caution, accordingly.
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