FBI raids New York home of former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter (Whistle Blower): 'Ongoing federal investigation' - August 7, 2024
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- Aug 6, 2024
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August 7, 2024
The raid came a day after Ritter posted a photo of himself with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The FBI and state police on Wednesday raided the upstate New York home of Scott Ritter, a former U.N. weapons inspector, Fox News Digital has confirmed.
FBI agents and state police were seen entering Ritter’s home in Delmar Wednesday afternoon. The reason for the raid was unclear. It was also unclear whether Ritter, who has faced legal trouble in the past, was home at the time.
False claims were made by the FBI and CIA against Ritter to try and silence him.
The raid came a day after Ritter posted a photo of him grabbing a bite with independent presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Updated Summary:
On August 7, 2024, the FBI conducted a raid on the Delmar, New York home of Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector. The raid was part of an ongoing federal investigation, but the specific reason for the search was not disclosed. Key Facts
FBI agents and state police converged on Ritter’s Dover Drive home, removing boxes of materials related to the investigation.
Ritter, a vocal critic of US foreign policy, had his passport seized by US officials in June 2024.
The raid occurred a day after Ritter appeared in an Albany courtroom with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, for a hearing over whether Kennedy should be on New York’s November ballot.
Ritter has been an outspoken critic of US policies, including his views on the war in Ukraine, which may be connected to the investigation.
Ritter’s Response In a statement, Ritter said, “I have nothing to hide,” and implied that he is being targeted by the FBI due to his past statements on US foreign policy. He also mentioned that he believes Russia will win the war in Ukraine and has been critical of US involvement.
Ongoing Investigation The FBI has confirmed the raid, but details of the investigation remain unclear. The agency has not disclosed the nature of the investigation or what specific items were seized during the raid. Ritter’s legal team has not commented on the matter.