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FBI Federal Prosecutions Declined under Terrorism Programs
Since September 11* by Reason
(See similar figures for all agencies)
Reason Prosecution Declined | Number Declined under Department of Justice Terrorism Programs |
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Domestic | International | Total | Percent (%) | |
Total | 55 | 49 | 104 | 100.0 |
No federal offense evident | 15 | 13 | 28 | 26.9 |
Lack of evidence of criminal intent | 7 | 19 | 26 | 25.0 |
Weak or insufficient admissible evidence | 3 | 7 | 10 | 9.6 |
Agency request | 6 | 3 | 9 | 8.7 |
Suspect to be prosecuted by other authorities | 7 | 2 | 9 | 8.7 |
Other reasons given: All work completed |
- | 2 | 2 | 1.9 |
By Action of the Grand Jury | 1 | - | 1 | 1.0 |
Civil, admin or other disciplinary alternatives | 2 | - | 2 | 1.9 |
Declined per instructions from DOJ | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2.9 |
Jurisdiction or venue problems | 3 | - | 3 | 2.9 |
Juvenile suspect | 1 | - | 1 | 1.0 |
Minimal federal interest or no deterrent value | 2 | - | 2 | 1.9 |
No known suspect | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4.8 |
Offenders age, health, prior record, or personal matter | 1 | - | 1 | 1.0 |
Petite policy | 1 | - | 1 | 1.0 |
Suspect being prosecuted on other charges (e.g., UFAPs) | - | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
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