FBI Investigates Home of Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter

FBI Raid on Ritter's Home

On a Wednesday, the FBI, in collaboration with state police, conducted a raid on the New York residence of Scott Ritter. The FBI has since confirmed that this action was part of an ongoing federal investigation into Ritter. Agents were spotted entering his Delmar, NY home in the afternoon, as seen in widely circulated photos and local media footage. It remains uncertain if Ritter was home during the raid, and the specific allegations at the heart of the investigation have yet to be disclosed.

FBI Statement on the Raid

The FBI's Albany office released a statement confirming their presence at a home on Dover Drive, stating it was related to an ongoing federal investigation. However, due to Department of Justice policy, they were unable to provide further comments on the ongoing investigation.

Ritter's Background

Ritter became a well-known figure in the 1990s as the chief UN weapons inspector in Iraq and a former intelligence official (Marine Corp intelligence) who publicly voiced his opposition to the George W. Bush administration's push for war with Iraq. He later emerged as a popular anti-war commentator and a vocal critic of US foreign policy. He has continually criticized the US government and foreign policy, expressing his concern about the abuse of power by public servants for personal agendas.

Ritter's Recent Activities

Ritter has recently been a vocal critic of US policy regarding the war in Ukraine and has made several trips to Russia since the war began in February 2022. Interestingly, the day before the FBI raid, Ritter shared a photo of himself and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. enjoying burgers together. Ritter revealed in a series of podcast appearances that US Customs and Border Protection had confiscated his passport as he was preparing to board a flight to Russia on June 3rd. He claimed that the State Department had neither a warrant nor provided an explanation for taking his passport.

State Department's Response

When approached for a comment, the State Department stated that they could not comment on the status of a private U.S. citizen's passport. Following the FBI raid, Ritter expressed his concerns about the impact of such actions on freedom of speech.

Bottom Line

The FBI's raid on Scott Ritter's home raises questions about the nature of the ongoing investigation and its implications for Ritter. While the specific allegations remain undisclosed, the incident underscores the delicate balance between national security and individual rights. What are your thoughts on this development? Feel free to share this article with your friends and discuss it further. Remember to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.