Hatfill Hit by FBI Car While Under Surveillance
A scientist identified as "a person of interest" in the investigation of the deadly anthrax (search) attacks was slightly injured in a traffic incident involving a federal agent who was following him. Dr. Steven J. Hatfill (search) suffered a bruised foot and abrasions after the incident Saturday but wound up getting a ticket for "walking to create hazard" that carries a $5 fine, according to a copy of the citation provided Monday by Washington police. The "accident" occurred when Hatfill tried to take a picture of the person trailing him. That person, presumably an FBI agent, drove away... hitting Hatfill in the process. That's what normal people call a "hit and run", and they get arrested for it. Instead, Hatfill was ticketed for jaywalking. Obviously, I don't know whether Hatfill is guilty on the anthrax matter. But this is a clearcut case of different rules for them then for us. |
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