John Shipley
Former FBI special agent with 14 years of service who worked narcotics, surveillance, SWAT and sniper duties on the U.S.–Mexico border and later fought federal prosecution tied to Operation Fast and Furious; now an attorney advocating for a presidential pardon and recounting his story.
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Apr 20, 2026 • 2h 58min
How Fast and Furious Buried an FBI Agent | John Shipley | Ep. 444
John Shipley, a former FBI special agent and SWAT sniper turned attorney, recounts his 14-year career on the U.S.–Mexico border. He discusses train interdiction, SWAT selection, and refusing a multimillion-dollar bribe. He tells how a legally sold Barrett .50 came back to haunt him amid Operation Fast and Furious, the missing trial transcript, prison life, and his ongoing fight for a presidential pardon.
