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FBI probing agency involvement in Schoharie limo investigations; Letter released Monday
The Daily Gazette ^ | 4/25/22 | Ashley Onyon

Posted on 04/26/2022 5:53:02 AM PDT by 1Old Pro

AMSTERDAM — The FBI is probing the agency’s involvement in investigations into the October 2018 Schoharie limousine disaster which killed 20 people, according to a letter released by U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam.

“In recent months, concerns have been raised about this incident and whether there was any FBI involvement in the investigation,” wrote Jill Tyson, assistant director at the FBI. “As a result, the director ordered that the FBI further review the matter.”

Mounting questions over the FBI’s possible role in the investigation in the crash of a vehicle operated by Prestige Limousine, owned by Shahed Hussain, a former agency informant, prompted Tonko to call for answers earlier this year.

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The probe is being taken up after years of allegations that the FBI may have shielded Shahed Hussain, his family and Prestige from enforcement actions and legal consequences beyond the limo crash because of his former service. Prestige was operated by Shahed Hussain’s son, Nauman.

If true, it sound like criminal activity BY the FBI. again, another informant and another FBI screw up.

1 posted on 04/26/2022 5:53:02 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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In the early afternoon of October 6, 2018, a stretch limousine crashed at the junction of New York state routes 30 and 30A north of Schoharie, 30 miles west of Albany, killing 20: the driver, all 17 passengers, and two pedestrians who were in a nearby parking lot. The passengers were mostly from communities around the Capital District, primarily Amsterdam, and were on their way to celebrate a birthday at Brewery Ommegang near Cooperstown. Among them were four sisters and two recently married couples.


2 posted on 04/26/2022 6:02:28 AM PDT by Robert DeLong
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Investigators uncovered problems with the limousine, the driver and the limousine company. The state had ordered the vehicle removed from service after it failed two inspections due to mechanical problems including deficient brakes; a shop hired to fix the brakes allegedly made inadequate repairs and then falsified their records. The vehicle was only certified for 10 seats but had 18 installed. The driver lacked the required endorsement to his license for carrying 15 or more passengers.


3 posted on 04/26/2022 6:05:23 AM PDT by Robert DeLong
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Just because this guy was an informant, does not mean the FBI had any involvement with this accident. Sounds like the company is completely at fault here.


4 posted on 04/26/2022 6:06:29 AM PDT by Robert DeLong
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I live in the western Catskills. I take Route 30 North if I have errands in the Albany area. My route takes me by the site of the crash; each time I go by it is a reminder of the horrifying crash.


5 posted on 04/26/2022 6:08:22 AM PDT by stonehouse01
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Just because this guy was an informant, does not mean the FBI had any involvement with this accident

Unless they allowed them to skirt laws and/or feel that they would not be scrutinized for not fully complying with laws which eventually leaked over to the multiple issues with the limo.

6 posted on 04/26/2022 6:11:57 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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I couldn’t really find out, but it sounds like it was a 1 vehicle accident. Is that correct?


7 posted on 04/26/2022 6:13:40 AM PDT by Robert DeLong
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Well yeah, but is there any indication that your supposition has any merit to it at all?

I mean, yo may be correct, but is there any evidence, or is this just pure speculation?

8 posted on 04/26/2022 6:16:18 AM PDT by Robert DeLong
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from the article: The probe is being taken up after years of allegations that the FBI may have shielded Shahed Hussain, his family and Prestige from enforcement actions and legal consequences beyond the limo crash because of his former service

In other words, they let the family get away with unlawful things.

9 posted on 04/26/2022 6:19:21 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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This is bubbling up because Elise Stefanik called the FBI out on it a month or so ago. Took them to task at a house committee meeting I believe.


10 posted on 04/26/2022 6:33:57 AM PDT by VTenigma (Conspiracy theory is the new "spoiler alert")
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because Elise Stefanik called the FBI out

Yep, she knows what happened with the corrupt FBI. The Dem, Tonko is gloming on.

11 posted on 04/26/2022 6:35:56 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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Ahhh...the Joe Biden Privilege Treatment.


12 posted on 04/26/2022 6:36:45 AM PDT by moovova
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13,000 Pounds at 118 Miles Per Hour It was the deadliest wreck in years. And the man behind it was one of the FBI’s most notorious informants.

The FBI is investigating the FBI? (Pardon my skepticism.)

13 posted on 04/26/2022 6:37:24 AM PDT by Sooth2222 (“Toute nation a le gouvernement qu’elle mérite.” ("Every nation has the government it deserves.”) )
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Ahhh...the Joe Biden Privilege Treatment.

Our government is corrupt, our justice department is also corrupt.

14 posted on 04/26/2022 6:39:53 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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The FBI is investigating the FBI? (Pardon my skepticism.)

it seems the FBI informants are the real law breakers and the FBI allowing it makes them as guilty.

15 posted on 04/26/2022 6:40:52 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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I am from Scoharie County. It a beautiful but poor area. What does the US government care about a few white hicks getting killed.


16 posted on 04/26/2022 8:08:37 AM PDT by 30 Govt.
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What does the US government care about a few white hicks getting killed.

The owner of the car was an FBI informant that apparently allowed him to skirt the law. I visit that county often.

17 posted on 04/26/2022 8:26:53 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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Just because the FBI refused to release information in their files about the case doesn’t mean they are covering up something.
Oh? .... Wait a minute - the FBI has stuff in their files on this case? Maybe Hillary new a few of the people in this “accident”?
Nothing to see here. Carry on. /S /s and more /s


18 posted on 04/26/2022 8:42:06 AM PDT by Honest Nigerian
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Yes - one vehicle, the limo - it had no brakes as it came down off 30A. 30 A as it approaches 30 when heading west/south is quite steep. The limo reached Route 30 where 30A ends, crossed over it, and crashed into terrain near the Apple Barrel restaurant.


19 posted on 04/26/2022 10:16:09 AM PDT by stonehouse01
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been to that brewery...


20 posted on 04/26/2022 11:03:56 AM PDT by cherry (;)
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