Day: October 1, 2025

#RoyCohn and  #FBI
Roy Cohn had a complex, multi-faceted relationship with the FBI, defined by his close ties to Director J.  #EdgarHoover during the McCarthy era and later investigations by the Bureau into Cohn himself. The FBI released nearly 750 pages of documents from its file on Cohn in 2019, shedding light on the bureau’s interest in the controversial lawyer. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
J. Edgar Hoover and the McCarthy era • Hoover’s influence on Cohn’s career: Cohn first gained prominence as a prosecutor in the 1951 espionage trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. His work caught the attention of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, who, impressed with Cohn’s fervent anti-communism, recommended him to Senator Joseph McCarthy.
• A “special bond”: Cohn’s career trajectory was largely set by this recommendation. He became chief counsel to McCarthy’s Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in 1953, where the two led aggressive probes into alleged Communist subversion. Throughout this period, Cohn and Hoover maintained a mutually beneficial relationship, with their FBI files suggesting a “special bond”.
• “Lavender Scare”: Alongside their anti-communist crusade, Cohn and McCarthy drove the “Lavender Scare,” a campaign to purge homosexuals from the federal government, based on the belief that they posed a security risk. Cohn, who was a closeted homosexual himself, used rumors to silence opponents, with the campaign leading to many federal employees committing suicide.
• Blackmail allegations: According to accounts from organized crime figures, Cohn claimed to have compromising photos of Hoover, which Hoover allegedly feared could be used for blackmail. [3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] 

FBI investigations into Cohn • Later investigations: Despite their close earlier ties, Cohn became a target of FBI scrutiny after he left Washington. The Bureau’s file contains hundreds of pages on investigations into Cohn for suspected crimes, including bribery, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice.
• The Genovese crime family: In the mid-1980s, FBI agents surveilled Cohn’s office to investigate his connection to Mafia boss Anthony “Fat Tony” Salerno, who was using Cohn’s office for business. When Cohn discovered the surveillance, he wrote to FBI Director William H. Webster, referencing his decades-long relationship with the Bureau and Hoover.
• Evidence of corruption: The investigation into Cohn’s ties to organized crime and involvement in other potentially criminal activities continued until his death in 1986. The FBI file details attempts to wiretap Cohn’s office to gather information on Salerno, confirming the Bureau’s efforts to investigate Cohn. [2, 3, 12, 13, 14] 

Cohn’s legacy and FBI files The dynamic between Cohn and the FBI reveals how he leveraged his relationship with a powerful figure like J. Edgar Hoover to build his reputation and career. The FBI records demonstrate the dark side of this connection, exposing Cohn’s ruthless tactics and the Bureau’s own surveillance of a former ally once their interests diverged. [3, 12, 15, 16] 

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1]  cnbc.com/2019/09/27/fbi-rele…
[2]  businessinsider.com/fbi-rele…
[3]  nytimes.com/2019/09/29/nyreg…
[4]  nytimes.com/2019/09/29/nyreg…
[5]  history.com/articles/roy-coh…
[6]  firstamendment.mtsu.edu/arti…
[7]  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Co…
[8]  history.com/articles/roy-coh…
[9]  history.com/articles/roy-coh…
[10]  firstamendment.mtsu.edu/arti…
[11]  firstamendment.mtsu.edu/arti…
[12]  washingtonpost.com/investiga…
[13]  nytimes.com/2019/09/29/nyreg…
[14]  nytimes.com/2019/09/29/nyreg…
[15]  ebsco.com/research-starters/…
[16]  press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books…
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 1, 2025

#FBI drops  #ADL partnership, in split from Comey’s playbook | The Post Millennial |  thepostmillennial.com  thepostmillennial.com/fbi-dr…

— BillyRickiBob (@BillyRickiBob) Oct 1, 2025

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 1, 2025

#fbi and  #Jews
The relationship between the FBI and the Jewish community is primarily centered on addressing rising antisemitic hate crimes, with recent data showing record high incidents. There is also a history of cooperation and communication between the FBI and Jewish community organizations, though recent reports indicate a potential change in these relationships. [1, 2, 3, 4] 
Antisemitic hate crime statistics • According to FBI hate crime reports, the American Jewish community consistently remains the most targeted religious group in the U.S..
• The FBI recorded a historic high of anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2024, with 1,938 incidents reported. This number has increased significantly since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
• In 2024, anti-Jewish hate crimes accounted for nearly 70% of all religiously motivated hate crimes, even though Jews make up only about 2% of the U.S. population.
• The FBI tracks this data and warns that antisemitism in the U.S. is reaching “historic levels”. [1, 5, 6, 7, 8] 

FBI cooperation with Jewish community organizations • The FBI has historically worked closely with Jewish organizations like the Secure Community Network (SCN) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to address threats and enhance security.
• Community outreach programs foster relationships through activities like the FBI Citizens Academy.
• This collaboration has been highlighted during times of crisis, with Jewish leaders expressing appreciation for the FBI’s efforts to keep their communities safe. [4, 9, 10, 11, 12] 

Recent reported developments • On October 1, 2025, Reuters reported that the FBI had cut ties with the ADL
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• The decision was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel following conservative criticism that the ADL was acting as a “political front”.
• The move came after the ADL included the organization Turning Point USA in a “Glossary of Extremism and Hate,” which led to online backlash.

• In September 2025, a report from  Brookline.News noted that the FBI ultimately declined to open a case using a controversial geofence warrant after a Jewish grocery store was vandalized. An agent cited “management” as the reason. [3, 13] 

Jewish FBI employees • The FBI does not track the religious affiliation of its employees, so it is impossible to know how many Jewish people work at the bureau.
• A Jewish employee resource group, “BuJews,” was formed in 2023 and has grown to over 400 members, which include both Jewish and non-Jewish employees. [14, 15] 

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1]  jewishinsider.com/2025/08/fb…
[2]  adl.org/resources/press-rele…
[3]  reuters.com/world/us/fbi-cut…
[4]  securecommunitynetwork.org/a…
[5]  ynetnews.com/jewish-world/ar…
[6]  jpost.com/diaspora/antisemit…
[7]  bbc.com/news/world-us-canada…
[8]  washingtonjewishweek.com/fbi…
[9]  securecommunitynetwork.org/a…
[10]  jewishheartnj.org/news/jewis…
[11]  fbi.gov/news/speeches/partne…
[12]  securecommunitynetwork.org/a…
[13]  brookline.news/fbi-considere…
[14]  hadassahmagazine.org/2023/10…
[15]  jlensnetwork.org/jewish-empl…
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 1, 2025

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 1, 2025

#FBI
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 1, 2025