FBI Federal Prosecutions Declined under Terrorism Programs
Since September 11* by Reason

(See similar figures for all agencies)

Reason Prosecution Declined Number Declined under
Department of Justice Terrorism Programs
 Domestic  International         Total         Percent (%)
Total 55 49 104 100.0
No federal offense evident 15 13 28 26.9
Lack of evidence of criminal intent 7 19 26 25.0
Weak or insufficient admissible evidence 3 7 10 9.6
Agency request 6 3 9 8.7
Suspect to be prosecuted by other authorities 7 2 9 8.7
Other reasons given:
All work completed
- 2 2 1.9
By Action of the Grand Jury 1 - 1 1.0
Civil, admin or other disciplinary alternatives 2 - 2 1.9
Declined per instructions from DOJ 2 1 3 2.9
Jurisdiction or venue problems 3 - 3 2.9
Juvenile suspect 1 - 1 1.0
Minimal federal interest or no deterrent value 2 - 2 1.9
No known suspect 4 1 5 4.8
Offenders age, health, prior record, or personal matter 1 - 1 1.0
Petite policy 1 - 1 1.0
Suspect being prosecuted on other charges (e.g., UFAPs) - 1 1 1.0

* Covers September 11, 2001 through the first six months of FY 2002 (October 2001 - March 2002).

Copyright 2002, TRAC Reports, Inc.