Crimes and Courts
Noor Salman Trial: FBI Agent Did Not Take Notes, Conduct A Polygraph, Nor Audio or Video Record Noor Salman’s Interview
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Testimony continued Monday with FBI Special Agent Ricardo Enriquez, a polygraph examiner in the federal trial of the Pulse nightclub shooter’s wife Noor Salman. He was the only witness to testify.
FBI Agent Obtained Three Statements
Enriquez told the court that he obtained three written statements during the four-and-a-half-hour interview with Salman. He said he wrote down the statements she dictated to him, since she was too nervous to write for herself.
Salman said in the first statement that Mateen watched violent jihadi videos, purchased a rifle before the shooting, spent a lot of money on her and was concerned Mateen would commit an act of terrorism.
Mateen asked Salman, “What would make people more upset, an attack at Disney or a nightclub?” according to the statement.
Salman said in the second statement that Mateen had been preparing for jihad by going to a gun range to practice and spending money on ammunition.
FBI Agent Did Not Take Notes, Conduct A Polygraph, Audio or Video Record
Juries have come to expect law enforcement to provide audio and video evidence of a suspect or witness confession. Well, the jury, the victims, loved ones of the 49 people killed, and the public will never hear or see any electronic recording of Salman’s interview and confession obtained by Agent Enriquez.
Enriquez reiled on the three statements he obtained from Salman. However, Salman’s defense attorney Charles Swift grilled him about the how accurate the written statements were. The FBI office had interview rooms equipped with video cameras.
The jury must rely on the accuracy of agent Enriquez’s memories, interpretations, deceit and psychological trickery legally employed to obtain information and confession from Salman.
Memo Directs FBI To Electronic Record Suspects and Witnesses
Willie David is the publisher for Florida National News. Article edited by Mellissa Thomas. | news@floridanationalnews.com
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) – The arrest of prominent LGBTQ+ leader Matthew A. Inman, 39, has sent shockwaves through Central Florida. The suspended Orange County Democratic Party’s Treasurer and President of the Rainbow Democrats now faces federal charges of transporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to the United States Attorney’s Office Middle District of Florida.
Details of the Arrest and Charges
The FBI, as part of an extensive investigation, uncovered evidence that between August and October 2024, Inman received and stored multiple videos depicting child sexual abuse. These videos, stored on his phone, allegedly showed graphic acts of sexual assault on young children.
In October 2024, Inman traveled to Las Vegas, where he engaged in explicit online conversations with an undercover FBI officer posing as the father of a 9-year-old boy. **Inman expressed interest in meeting and sexually abusing the child, even going so far as to send additional CSAM videos to the undercover officer.**
When the FBI executed a search warrant at Inman’s Orlando residence, he attempted to delete evidence from his phone and hide in the attic. However, investigators were able to recover electronic devices containing incriminating material.
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the filing of a criminal complaint against Inman, charging him with the transportation of child sexual abuse material. If convicted, Inman faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years, with a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.
Responses from Organizations
Following Inman’s arrest, several organizations distanced themselves from him and issued strong statements condemning his alleged actions:
Orange County Democratic Party Statement in Response to the Arrest of Matthew Inman:
Statement by the Rainbow Democrats Board in Response to the Arrest of Matthew Inman:
Visit Orlando
The tourism organization, where Inman was previously employed, confirmed his termination, stating, We are devastated to learn of these allegations and have ended his employment with immediate effect.”
Key Highlights
– FBI arrested Matthew Inman on federal child pornography charges.
– Allegations include possession of CSAM and attempts to meet a child for sexual abuse.
– Organizations, including the Orange County Democratic Party and Rainbow Democrats, severed ties with Inman and condemned his actions.
– Case brought under Project Safe Childhood to combat child exploitation.
About Project Safe Childhood
This case was pursued under **Project Safe Childhood**, a nationwide initiative launched by the Department of Justice in 2006 to combat child exploitation. The program unites federal, state, and local agencies to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in the sexual exploitation of children. It also focuses on identifying and rescuing victims.
For more information on Project Safe Childhood and how to report suspected exploitation, visit [www.justice.gov/psc](https://www.justice.gov/psc).
Ongoing Legal Process
It’s important to note that the charges against Matthew Inman are allegations at this stage. **A criminal complaint is not evidence of guilt, and every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**
This case remains under investigation by the FBI, and Assistant United States Attorney Richard Varadan is leading the prosecution.
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