NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Dec 12, 2024
Christopher Wray, the former FBI director who resigned under pressure from President-elect Trump, shares insights into his controversial departure. He discusses the nomination of Kash Patel, sparking concerns among FBI agents. The conversation then shifts to pressing issues like a troubling gun-related CEO murder case and the ongoing threat of wildfires in Malibu. Wray also touches on the complexities of drone investigations in New Jersey and the dark side of body brokers, urging for much-needed regulatory reform.
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FBI Director Resignation
- FBI Director Christopher Wray is resigning, prompted by President-elect Trump's pressure.
- Trump plans to replace Wray with Kash Patel, a staunch ally.
CEO Murder Case Update
- Evidence mounts against Luigi Mangione in the CEO Brian Thompson murder case.
- His gun matches casings at the scene, fingerprints are on a water bottle and wrapper, and his notebook contains incriminating writings.
Malibu Wildfire Update
- The Malibu wildfire progresses, forcing evacuations, including celebrities like Cher and Dick Van Dyke.
- While winds die down, the fire threat persists.