I'm so sorry you've been dealing with this, and I commend your perseverance and bravery. Many people think the feds are angels and are above politics, but they aren't. They don't look to take too many cases, because of their conviction rate, and they are very tied to local police, depending on local police for many of their cases. Your essay helps shed light on their own corruption, and more people need to know. I hope you are made whole at some point. Thank you for sharing.