Hillary and Tina cover the disappearance of retired FBI agent and CIA operative Robert Levinson and former County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey, James Treffinger.
Hillary’s Story
In 2007, retired FBI Agent Robert Levinson went to the Middle East as a private investigator to look into cigarette smuggling. But, when he goes missing, the US launches an investigation and discovers an unauthorized undercover mission that may have led to his detainment.
Sources
Hillary's Story
New York Times
Ex-F.B.I. Agent Who Vanished on C.I.A. Mission to Iran Is Most Likely Dead, U.S. Concludes--by Adam Goldman
FBI Website
Seeking Missing Retired FBI Agent Robert Levinson
Ted Deutch Website
Press Release: Rep. Deutch Marks Bob Levinson's 13th Year in Captivity
CNN World
Robert Levinson Fast Facts
Reports: American who went missing in Iran worked for CIA--by
Susan Candiotti and Catherine E. Shoichet
CNN Politics
US identifies and sanctions two Iranian intelligence officers for abduction and 'probable death' of Bob Levinson--By Jennifer Hansler
Wikipedia
Disappearance of Robert Levinson
Business Insider
American Missing Nearly 7 Years In Iran Was On An Unapproved CIA Mission--by Matt Apuzzo and Adam Goldman
Photos
Robert Levinson Hostage Photo--Levinson family via AP (accessed from NBC News)
Christine Levinson--via the Levinson Family (accessed from ABC News)
Robert Levinson Hostage Photo--Levinson family via AP
Tina’s Story
In 1994, James Treffinger earned his position as County Executive after years of public service. But, when the FBI raids his office, Treffinger faces years in prison.
Tina's Story
North Jersey
NJ must replace 'freeholder' term rooted in structural racism, Murphy says--by Dustin Racioppi
New York Times
IN PERSON; County Government Gets a Personal Trainer--by Andy Newman
A Dark Horse in a Field of Republican Obscurity--by Maria Newman
Former Essex County Official Sentenced in Corruption Case--by Ronald Smothers
U.S. Charges Essex Leader With Extortion--By Laura Mansnerus
Treffinger Pleads Guilty To Corruption--By Ronald Smothers
Candidate For Senate Is Hit by Raid--By Ronald Smothers
New Jersey Globe
FBI raids Treffinger's office--by BRIAN P. MURPHY
My Plainview
Ex-N.J. County Chief Guilty in Fraud Case--by JEFFREY GOLD
SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY Disciplinary Review Board
IN THE MATTER OF JAMES W. TREFFINGER AN ATTORNEY AT LAW
IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL A. DeMIRO AN ATTORNEY AT LAW
Los Angeles Times
Ex-Official Pleads Guilty in New Jersey Fraud Case--By JOSH GETLIN
My Central Jersey
EXCLUSIVE: Crooks with state pensions--by Andrew Ford
New Jersey Spotlight News
The List: A Rogues Gallery of the 15 Most Corrupt Politicians in NJ History--by COLLEEN O'DEA
New Jersey Hills
Treffinger is charged with fraud
Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Why ‘The Sopranos’ Had to Shoot ‘Pine Barrens’ Outside of New Jersey--by Eric Schaal
ABA Journal
Crusading N.J. Prosecutor Accused of Bullying Tactics, Cronyism--BY DEBRA CASSENS WEISS
Midland Daily News
Ex-N.J. County Chief Guilty in Fraud Case--by JEFFREY GOLD
Federal Election Commission
Advisory Opinion
US Department of Justice
Advisory Opinion Request
Plan Sponsor
Former Garden State Exec Gets Pension Slashed--by FRED SCHNEYER
Insider New Jersey
Jim Treffinger: Power, Prison, Pulpit And Redemption--By Tom Barrett
Federal Elections Commission
Treffinger and Others to Pay $171,000 Civil Penalty for Excessive Contributions
Photos
James Treffinger as US Senate Candidate--via CSPAN program on New Jersey Republican Issues (screenshot)
Pastor James Treffinger during Easter 2020 Service--from Brookdale Christian Church via YouTube
Chris Christie defending arrest of James Treffinger--from Chris Christie YouTube