Senate Probe Finds FBI Placed Teacher on Terror Watchlist After Unverified Jan. 6 Tip
A Senate probe led by Sen. Rand Paul says the FBI put teacher Christine Crowder on a terrorist watchlist after an unverified tip, using surveillance.
Overview
Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul released records on a 23-month FBI investigation into Christine Crowder, alleging misuse of watchlisting and surveillance tools during Biden's presidency.
The FBI labeled Crowder a domestic terrorist based on an unverified tip, conducted home and airport surveillance, and sought social-media analysis despite failing to confirm her identity.
After 23 months the FBI closed the investigation when it found the allegation incorrect; prosecutors still referred the case for prosecution, according to committee documents.
Senate Republicans argue Biden-era law enforcement expanded surveillance beyond Capitol breach suspects, stigmatizing nonviolent Jan. 6 participants and raising concerns about civil liberties.
Paul's committee is probing Quiet Skies and aviation watchlisting practices for potential abuse of federal surveillance tools after Mark Crowder's testimony highlighted system flaws.
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