Did The FBI 'Dropped The Ball' With Boston Bombing Suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev?

FBI Faces Questions Over Previous Contact With Boston Bombing Suspect -- The Guardian

Agency admits it interviewed Tamerlan Tsarnaev in 2011 'at request of foreign government' but did not find 'terrorism activity'.

The FBI's previous contacts with one of the alleged Boston bombers have come under intense scrutiny as questions were raised about whether it missed vital clues that could have prevented the attack, which killed three people and injured more than 170.

The bureau admitted that it had interviewed Tamerlan Tsarnaev in 2011 "at the request of a foreign government", presumed to be Russia, which was concerned that he was a "follower of radical Islam". The FBI said that it did not find any "terrorism activity" and appears not to have had any further contact with him since.

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Update #1: Why the FBI, White House Will Face Hard Questions About Their Boston Bombing Interviews -- Massimo Calabresi, Time
Update #2: Lindsey Graham: FBI 'Dropped The Ball' With Boston Bombing Suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev -- Huffington Post

My Comment: I am doubtful that the White House will be faced with any "hard questions" on this story .... they will be passing responsibility to the FBI. But an investigation is necessary, and questions will need to be answered. And yes .... the buck has to stop at the White House.

Update #3: Suspect was 'on the radar': FBI under growing pressure for missing signs that bomber posed a threat after Russia raised alarm at 'radical ties' in 2011 -- Daily Mail

Comment#2: Why is the U.S. press AWOL on this story? The details coming from Europe on the Boston Maraton bomber's ties to militant groups far exceeds what the U.S. press is reporting.