A former FBI agent has admitted to stealing personal property while conducting search warrants related to January 6 defendants, raising questions about corruption within the federal agency. Nicholas Anthony Williams, 37, from Houston, Texas, confessed to stealing nearly $10,000 in cash and silver bars from multiple residences during raids from March 2022 to July 2023.
Williams, a special agent assigned to both the criminal violent gang and counterterrorism squads in the FBI’s Houston office since 2019, exploited his official position to take valuable items, according to court documents. The plea agreement revealed that Williams used the stolen money for personal purchases, including firearms, and attempted to sell the stolen silver bars to others.
In addition to theft, Williams admitted to making false statements about fraudulent charges on his government-issued credit card, claiming they were legitimate case-related expenses. He also pawned FBI-owned property for personal gain.
The Department of Justice’s Office of Inspector General led the investigation into Williams’ misconduct, which culminated in his guilty plea. He now faces a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison, along with a potential $250,000 fine. His sentencing is scheduled for January 13, 2025, before U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen.
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