FBI Uses PATRIOT Act to Bust Strip Club

"The investigation of strip club owner Michael Galardi and numerous politicians appears to be the first time federal authorities have used the Patriot Act in a public corruption probe.

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"Two of Nevada's lawmakers blasted the FBI for employing the act in the Galardi probe, saying the agency overstepped its bounds. [...] 'The law was intended for activities related to terrorism and not to naked women,' said [Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.], who as minority whip is the second most powerful Democrat in the Senate." (c/o Richie)