DECORATED FBI AGENT
Recipient of the FBI Director’s Award with his accomplishments cited in the US Congressional Record, JAMES J. WEDICK is a 34-year Bureau veteran whose performance has been praised by US Attorney General [AG] JOHN ASHCROFT as being in the “highest traditions” of both the FBI and the US Department of Justice. Commenting on his many prominent investigations, AG ASHCROFT described Mr. WEDICK’s cases as being “models” for other agents to “emulate.” And because he was responsible for the FBI’s corruption squad in Sacramento—California’s state capitol—his credentials’ include handling some of the FBI’s most complicated and sensitive investigations—many using Confidential Informants [CIs], Cooperating Witnesses [CWs], and FBI undercover agents to collect evidence, analyze intelligence, and conduct electronic surveillance.
Retiring from the FBI in 2004, Mr. WEDICK was described by California Governor ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER as a “dedicated street agent, expert investigator, … [and] true professional,” whose Bureau pursuits enabled the Justice Department to prosecute a number of California legislators responsible for soliciting/receiving “bribes” in exchange for providing official support. Because the defendants each “chaired” key legislative committee posts, including the Senate’s Business & Professions Committee, the Senate’s Insurance Claims & Corporations Committee, and the Senate’s Banking & Finance Committee—responsible for regulating “deep pocket” issues in the state—Mr. WEDICK was recognized for his efforts in investigating/prosecuting four [4] California State Senators who over a several year period had been responsible for “shaking” down lobbyists and/or their clientele in exchange for official support. And because analyzing/tracing financial transactions is a key important factor in determining whether federal authorities will pursue corruption and/or federal money laundering prosecutions, in United States v. MONTOYA, it should be noted Mr. WEDICK’s successful use of the undercover technique allowed prosecutors to establish case precedence arguing that a defendant's deposit of a monetary instrument—namely a check given in furtherance of a bribery scheme—did "promote" criminal activity in violation of the federal Money Laundering Statute, Title 18, United States Code [USC], Section 1956.
Following the terrorists’ attacks on September 11, 2001, because he assisted with supervising the FBI’s Sacramento Incident Command Post, Mr. WEDICK was able to learn important aspects of initiating investigations and/or following leads pursuant to identifying terror suspects that not only contributed to his FBI career, but helped him evaluate/analyze similar investigations upon his retirement—when acting as a FBI consultant and/or FBI expert to law firms and/or news media seeking assistance.
Because he spent 24-plus years as a street agent before going into management, Mr. WEDICK has an extensive background/knowledge working violations of the federal criminal statutes, in particular White-Collar-Crime [WCC], Fraud, Public Corruption, RICO [Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations], Organized Crime [OC], and pursuing Investigations Overseas, including Terrorism. And he can readily address inquiries concerning the Attorney General’s [AG] Guidelines concerning the FBI’s Use of Confidential Informants [CIs], Using Cooperating Witnesses [CWs], FBI Polygraph Examinations, and FBI Undercover Operations, and he can provide pertinent information and/or testimony concerning FBI Policies & Procedures and whether steps taken during an investigation were appropriate and/or prudent.
Since he is adept at analyzing both recorded and non-recorded conversations between defendants, government agents and/or cooperating witnesses, Mr. WEDICK can assist with articulating an “entrapment” defense, provide advice concerning the government’s case, and/or testify as an “expert witness” concerning whether the government had sufficient information to “predicate” an investigation, followed correct FBI policies and/or procedures, and/or took appropriate steps to “corroborate” allegations suggesting a defendant engaged in criminal conduct.
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In the Sacramento case, two Lodi, California men were charged with providing material support and making false statements, with one reportedly attending a Pakistani jihadi training camp. Following a two-month trial involving separate juries—one defendant was found guilty, but the second defendant was released—receiving credit for time served—when a “mistrial” was declared and he later pled guilty to a US Customs violation. After the verdict was returned, Mr. WEDICK successfully secured juror affidavits suggesting racial bias and juror misconduct contributed to the one “guilty” verdict, and the case was later appealed to the 9th Circuit in San Francisco. For an in-depth analysis of the government’s case—including an interview with Mr. WEDICK—see the PBS FRONTLINE documentary titled, “ENEMY WITHIN,” that aired October 2006, as well as a special NBC report prepared by LISA MYERS titled, “REASONABLE DOUBT,” and a LOS ANGELES TIMES Sunday Magazine cover story titled, “MUZZLED,” by MARK ARAX published May 2006.
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In the Miami case—nicknamed the LIBERTY CITY SEVEN by the media—the FBI alleged the defendants wanted to form an allegiance with OSAMA BIN LADEN and with his backing “blow-up” the Chicago Sears Tower, as well as several other buildings located in Miami area. Because the FBI did not collect any physical evidence and/or intercept conversations suggesting the defendants represented a serious threat, the government “failed” to get a single “guilty” verdict after two separate jury trials, and the least culpable defendant was “acquitted.” But rather admit the Miami prosecution was a “mistake,” the U.S. Attorney Office has since signaled they will again try the case for yet a third time.
In the Tacoma, Washington case, a 32-year old single mother was prosecuted when she was identified as being a lookout for a team of suspected EARTH LIBERATION FRONT [ELF] saboteurs who in 2001 reportedly firebombed the University of Washington’s Center of Urban Horticulture. Similar to the Miami and Sacramento prosecutions, the Tacoma jury had trouble with the government’s evidence—deadlocking on three of most serious counts concerning planting the firebomb—but found her guilty on the remaining two counts. She was later sentenced to six [6] years incarceration.
PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATIVE AGENCY
Licensed by California’s Bureau of Security and Investigative Services [BSIS], in Sacramento, WEDICK & ASSOCIATES provides investigative services, expert advice, and litigation support to several nationally recognized law firms, local governments, water districts, financial institutions, and/or business interests all seeking the expertise of a “seasoned” federal criminal investigator—someone with an extensive trial background—who in the past has been responsible for no less than 6 successful RICO prosecutions.
Professional Criminal/Civil Investigator
The agency is a licensed California firm providing investigative services and litigation support to a select  group of clientele seeking the expertise of a “seasoned” former federal criminal investigator with “considerable” trial experience, to include prosecutions involving the complex federal RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) statute.
CONSULTANT & FBI EXPERT
When requested, MR. WEDICK serves as an FBI expert/consultant to business groups, law firms, members of the news media, and/or different government agencies seeking advice, expert services, or commentary concerning the FBI, criminal prosecutions, white-collar-crime, terrorism, and/or other federal investigations, including Insurance Fraud, Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, Securities Fraud, and Bank Fraud.
DISCLAIMER: Because Mr. Wedick retired from the FBI in 2004, he does not have any current affiliation and/or connection with the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI, and/or the United States Government.
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TERRORISM
Since retiring from the Bureau, Mr. WEDICK has been retained as an FBI expert/consultant in three [3] nationally publicized federal terrorism prosecutions in Sacramento, California; Miami, Florida; and Tacoma, Washington. In each case mentioned, the Bureau initiated an undercover operation, conducted numerous hours of electronic surveillance, and employed “paid” government informants—providing funds totaling in excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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