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US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
apnews.com/article/larry-nassar-justice-department-settlement-3b760f3d317cbe18209aa02a611a298f
Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
The Justice Department announced it has reached a $138.7 million settlement deal with victims of the disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar ... Show more abcnews.go.com/Politics/doj-announces-138m-settlement-larry-nassars-victims-claims/story
Crypto Trader’s Mango Markets Manipulation Trial Heads to Jury: Federal jurors in New York heard sharply contrasting arguments on whether a trader manipulated ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/crypto-trader-s-110-million-manipulation-trial-heads-to-jury
FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals: In an interview with NBC News, Christopher Wray said that, as long as he is FBI director ...
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/fbi-director-rejects-trumps-vow-investigate-political-rivals-rcna149056
Lawyers for Larry Nassar assault survivors reach $100M deal with DOJ, source says
apnews.com/article/larry-nassar-assault-fbi-claims-e3a2759d2f33eeafcfb8d5d49cc947f9
FBI Chief Concerned About Threat of Moscow Concert Hall-Style Rampage in U.S.: Christopher Wray said he struggled to remember a time when America faced so many ...
thedailybeast.com/fbi-chief-concerned-about-threat-of-moscow-concert-hall-style-rampage-in-us
Murders down about 20 percent in 200+ cities: Murders are down about 20 percent in more than 200 cities across the country, according to a recent analysis from ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4596947-murders-down-20-percent-cities/
US woman arrested, accused of targeting young boys in $1.7M sextortion scheme: FBI has warned of significant spike in teen sextortion in 2024.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/us-woman-arrested-accused-of-targeting-young-boys-in-1-7m-sextortion-scheme/
To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers: Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time ...
npr.org/2024/04/15/1243189142/scam-baiter-kitboga
Aileen Cannon's Order Lays Into Jack Smith's 'Inadequate' Plea: The judge in Trump's classified documents case has refused to censor FBI documents ...
newsweek.com/aileen-cannon-criticizes-jack-smith-plea-trump-classified-documents-case-1889373
Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case
- The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.
- The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.
- The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.
- In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.
Neo-Nazi Jan. 6 rioter pleads guilty, admits to stealing police helmet as a 'war trophy'
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/neo-nazi-jan-6-rioter-pleads-guilty-admits-stealing-police-helmet-war-rcna147501
'Run, run, run': Chaos at a Sydney mall as 6 people stabbed to death, and the suspect fatally shot
omaha.com/news/nation-world/crime-courts/violence-crime-police-stabbing-sydney/article_90eed776-07df-5b8a-ac1a-0bf4350d43d4.html
Reform of USA's Section 702 spying rule may make it to a vote this week: Tool that lets spooks observe Americans appears to have been renewed for another year
theregister.com/2024/04/09/fisa_section_702_deadline/
Teen arrested day before he planned to attack churches in name of ISIS, feds say: An Idaho teen inspired by the Islamic State had been planning for months to ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/09/mercurio-idaho-church-isis-islamic-state/
Cruise ship dancer allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography, feds say
usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/04/15/cruise-ship-dancer-arrested-child-pornography/73329862007/
Feds accuse Florida man of interstate sex trafficking, coercing a minor - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/17/sex-trafficking-Florida-New-York/3691713399946/
Idaho teen arrested over alleged plan to kill churchgoers in ISIS-inspired attack
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/idaho-teen-arrested-plan-kill-churchgoers-isis-inspired-attack-rcna146958
Fani Willis Should Face FBI Search Warrant, Rudy Giuliani Suggests: Giuliani suggests questions remain over Willis's relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade
newsweek.com/donald-trump-rudy-giuliani-fani-willis-nathan-wade-fulton-county-atlanta-indictment-georgia-election-1888851
Vanity Fair writer booted from NYC murder-for-hire jury for tweeting about ‘hot FBI agent’
nydailynews.com/2024/04/11/vanity-fair-writer-booted-from-nyc-murder-for-hire-jury-for-tweeting-about-hot-fbi-agent/
Foreign terrorists targeting US 'increasingly concerning': FBI director: The warning comes as experts predict ISIS will try to carry out a U.S. attack.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/foreign-terrorists-targeting-us-increasingly-fbi-director/story
FBI arrests man who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned attacks on Idaho churches, DOJ says
cnn.com/2024/04/08/politics/fbi-arrest-man-isis-churches-idaho/
Homicides in major US cities falling at ‘one of fastest rates ever’ – report: Nearly all crime, including violent and property offenses, was down ‘a considerable ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/15/homicide-murder-rates-down
Fox News twists data on economy and crime to attack Biden: Of all the subjects for host Jesse Watters to cover, he probably has the least credibility on crime.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/09/fox-biden-economy/
US women targeted, hacked by Texas cyberstalker on social media apps: US federal officials are searching for more potential victims of a Texas man who recently ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/09/us-women-targeted-hacked-by-texas-cyberstalker-on-social-media-apps
A surprisingly young cohort of hackers paralyzed some of Las Vegas’ biggest hotels and casinos last fall, demanding an exorbitant ransom ... Show more www.cbsnews.com/60-minutes/
The FBI fears the possibility of an organized attack in the United States similar to the incident at a concert hall in Russia.
Former Bowlero exec says company threatened to report him to FBI in proposed extortion, retaliation suit
cnbc.com/2024/04/09/former-bowlero-exec-says-company-threatened-to-report-him-to-fbi.html
VDOT warns of 'smishing' toll road scam: As if road tolls weren’t unpopular enough, now the Virginia Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be aware ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/vdot-warns-of-smishing-toll-scam-via-text-message-fbi/article_fa537da7-78eb-5638-ba1d-e14f1b4ef2e3.html
How did a Monet drawing stolen by Nazis end up in Louisiana? Now the FBI is involved.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/how-a-monet-painting-stolen-by-nazis-ended-up-in-new-orleans/article_5c6297b5-0a8e-565d-a10b-e35652b3e639.html
FBI demands payroll records of Texas border town: The FBI has subpoenaed payroll information for Progreso, a Rio Grand Valley town whose ex-mayor is under ...
expressnews.com/news/border-mexico/article/fbi-subpoena-payroll-progreso-cocaine-trafficking-19420219.php
What's happening in the Crystal Rogers' murder trial: court date, venue change: A Bardstown mom's disappearance from nearly a decade ago has seen significant ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/24/what-to-know-of-crystal-rogers-murder-trial-court-date-venue-change/73274586007/
Covington man pleads guilty to a felony charge in connection with Jan. 6 riots: Colby Purkel, 27, of Covington pleaded guilty to a felony charge in connection ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/covington-man-pleads-guilty-in-connection-with-jan-6/article_9a3d8870-2487-5992-a95e-27951bcdc120.html
Kentucky doctor admits trying to hire someone to kill her husband over custody battle
kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article287930900.html
San Jose man gets 18 months for gang’s plot to rob Union City trap house: The gang allegedly plotted to rob a Union City drug dealer, but the FBI stepped in and ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/21/san-jose-man-gets-18-months-for-gangs-plot-to-rob-union-city-trap-house/
New police force to help fight crime: A new police directorate, specifically tasked to fight organized crime, will be created, probably before the end of the ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236978/new-police-force-to-help-fight-crime/
Coloradans scammed out of $187.6M in 2023, new FBI report says: Scammers fleeced Coloradans out of a total of $187.6 million in 2023, according to a new report ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/16/coloradans-scammed-2023-fbi-report/
EZ-Scam? FBI Issues Warning About Texts Demanding Toll Payments: SMS messages are urging people to click a link and submit payment for an 'outstanding toll ...
pcmag.com/news/fbi-warns-americans-about-new-sms-scam-involving-outstanding-toll-fees
Vancouver men indicted on federal drug trafficking charges: Two Vancouver men were indicted Wednesday on federal charges of drug trafficking ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/18/vancouver-men-indicted-on-federal-drug-trafficking-charges/
FBI investigates reports of historical child sexual abuse within sect also operating in New Zealand
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514661/fbi-investigates-reports-of-historical-child-sexual-abuse-within-sect-also-operating-in-new-zealand
The FBI has issued a new warning of a phishing scam that's been targeting Americans using toll roads via SMS.
Called a "smishing" grift (a hacking ... Show more www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/fbi-says-new-sms-text-grift-alleges-unpaid-toll-road-charges/472932
Burgettstown man arrested by the FBI for alleged acts during 2021 Capitol riot
post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2024/04/18/burgettstown-arrested-capitol-riot-atwood-jan-6/stories/202404180088
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Couple duped in ‘very unusual’ gold bar scam loses over RM550,000, US cops say: A Nebraska couple was recently scammed out of US$115,000 (RM551 ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/17/couple-duped-in-very-unusual-gold-bar-scam-loses-over-rm550000-us-cops-say
Woman who stole diary of Joe Biden’s daughter sentenced to a month in prison: Terming Aimee Harris' actions as "despicable," Judge Laura Taylor ...
indianexpress.com/article/world/us-woman-stole-ashley-bidens-diary-sentenced-month-in-prison-9262862/
Quick Glance: Conviction for Theft and Sale of Biden's Daughter's Diary
- A Florida mother was sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home confinement for stealing and selling President Joe Biden’s daughter’s diary to the conservative group Project Veritas four years ago.
- Judge Laura Taylor Swain at the Manhattan federal court called the actions of the Palm Beach, Florida woman 'despicable'.
- In August 2022, Harris pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, admitting to receiving $20,000 of the $40,000 paid by Project Veritas for personal items of the president's daughter, Ashley Biden.
- Swain noted that Harris and a co-defendant, Robert Kurlander from nearby Jupiter, Florida, had initially tried unsuccessfully to sell Ashley Biden’s belongings to then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign.
Sextortion Scams Are Driving Teen Boys to Suicide: Criminal gangs are posing as flirty girls on Instagram and Snapchat to torment high school boys ...
bloomberg.com/features/2024-sextortion-teen-suicides/
FBI: Northern California victims lost $400 million in online investment scams last year
mercurynews.com/2024/04/15/fbi-marin-victims-lost-33m-in-online-investment-scams-last-year/
Isle of Wight Festival terror target youth is locked up: During the trial, the court heard the 16-year-old researched potential targets to attack ...
countypress.co.uk/news/24253004.isle-wight-festival-terror-target-youth-jailed/
Man raps about raping kids and killing grandma, Arkansas cops say. He pleads not guilty
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287643535.html
EZ-Scam? FBI Issues Warning About Texts Demanding Toll Payments: SMS messages are urging people to click a link and submit payment for an 'outstanding toll ...
pcmag.com/news/fbi-warns-americans-about-new-sms-scam-involving-outstanding-toll-fees
#FirstpostAmerica : Testifying before a House Budget Panel, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the FBI, has raised concerns about a possible attack in ... Show more
FBI warns of massive wave of road toll SMS phishing attacks: On Friday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned of a massive ongoing wave of SMS phishing ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-massive-wave-of-road-toll-sms-phishing-attacks/
In a hearing on Thursday, FBI Director Christopher Wray told a House panel that he's seen "the threat from foreign terrorists rise to a whole another ... Show more
FBI foils teenager’s plan to ‘steal father’s guns and attack church’: Alexander Scott Mercurio, 18, is accused of pledging allegiance to Isis and plotting ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/alexander-scott-mercurio-isis-fbi-f997hzsct
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Wyoming, Mich., man sentenced to prison child exploitation: Timothy Baker, 42, was already a convicted sex offender when he was sentenced to 50 years in federal ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/09/wyoming-mich-man-sentenced-to-prison-child-exploitation/73268330007/
Sen. Chuck Grassley argued his decision last year to make public bribery allegations leveled against President Biden and his son Hunter by a confidential FBI ... Show more
Gucci gotcha: Member of accused high-end rip-off crew pleads guilty: Maryland’s Nathaniel Owens, who just pleaded guilty to charges of ripping off a high-end ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/09/second-of-3-accused-gucci-bandits-pleads-guilty-to-wrentham-theft/
Waukee man, wanted by FBI, arrested on wire fraud, money laundering charges: A financial adviser, William Jack Berg is accused of defrauding clients of more than ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/09/william-berg-waukee-fbi-wanted-iowa-wire-fraud-money-laundering-arrested-in-kansas/73261267007/
Ex-Microsoft engineer gets seven years after trying to hire hitman for double murder
theregister.com/2024/04/09/microsoft_engineer_fake_hitman/
Aws Naser, accused Metro Detroit bombmaker, comes into focus in rare look at terror case
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2024/04/08/fbi-offers-rare-look-at-isis-terror-probe-as-aws-naser-fights-evidence/73038930007/
Fraudster Howard Mashaba’s ‘escape’ attempt stopped by the FBI: Investigating officer Scotch Tabane says Mashaba, who is also the subject of a R34 million SIU ...
mg.co.za/news/2024-04-08-fraudster-howard-mashabas-escape-attempt-stopped-by-the-fbi/
FBI gate crash suspect slated to be in court for detention hearing: A man accused of trying to breach the gate at the FBI’s Atlanta headquarters a week ago is ...
ajc.com/news/crime/fbi-gate-crash-suspect-slated-to-be-in-court-for-detention-hearing/UYXJM5XXE5F25DVWPQBUVM56YQ/
Farmington Hills man found guilty of stealing dozens of cars from Silverdome lot: Man faces sentencing in August. Co-defendant received a 20-month sentence in ...
hometownlife.com/story/news/local/farmington-hills/2024/04/06/farmington-hills-man-guilty-vehicle-theft-silverdome-audi-volkswagon/73227907007/
Alleged 'GirlsDoPorn' sex trafficking boss extradited in San Diego: Five years after he fled the country and landed on the FBI's list of most-wanted fugitives ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-06/girls-do-porn-boss-extradited-sex-trafficking-scheme-san-diego
Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 40 years for stealing from clients, firm: Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and ...
apnews.com/article/alex-murdaugh-south-carolina-federal-sentencing-9e7ea455e0400bab01074adf0a949fd9
Quick Glance: Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison
- Alex Murdaugh received a 40-year prison sentence, in addition to a life term without parole for murdering his wife and son.
- Federal Judge Richard Gergel imposed a harsher punishment as Murdaugh had stolen from the most needy and vulnerable individuals.
- In his largest scheme, Murdaugh embezzled over 1.3 million dollars from more than two dozen clients, including the sons of his longtime housekeeper.
- Murdaugh apologized to his victims, attributing his crimes to nearly two decades of opioid addiction, which the judge dismissed as a feeble excuse.
FBI: AI-Generated Child Porn Is Illegal: The FBI issues the warning amid growing worries that the US needs to be more clear and forceful in targeting those who ...
pcmag.com/news/fbi-ai-generated-child-porn-is-illegal
Meet some of the violent Jan. 6 rioters Donald Trump keeps calling 'hostages': Former President Donald Trump repeatedly refers to Jan. 6 "hostages ...
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trump-republicans-jan-6-hostages-violence-capitol-police-rcna143888
FBI: AI-Generated Child Porn Is Illegal: The FBI issues the warning amid growing worries that the US needs to be more clear and forceful in targeting those who ...
pcmag.com/news/fbi-ai-generated-child-porn-is-illegal
Who Is the Suspect in FBI Office Gate Crash? What We Know: A vehicle rammed into the front gate of the Atlanta FBI field office Monday afternoon.
newsweek.com/who-suspect-fbi-office-gate-crash-what-we-know-1885739
Thieves steal about $30 million in historic Easter heist in Sylmar area, LAPD says
dailynews.com/2024/04/03/thieves-steal-about-30-million-in-historic-easter-heist-in-sylmar-area-lapd-says/
Manhunt underway after thieves steal $30m from Los Angeles money storage facility — one of the city's largest heists
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/los-angeles-heist-easter-sunday-30-million-b2523418.html
Prosecutors: Art forger duped French, American collectors with 'Renaissance' counterfeits
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/02/art-forger-duped-french-collectors-into-buying-centuries-old-pieces/73170415007/
Nancy Mace Says Crime Has ‘Skyrocketed’ Under Biden. It Hasn’t.: Rep. Nancy Mace inaccurately said on X that crime has risen under President Joe Biden ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/nancy-mace-crime-skyrocketed-it-hasnt-1234997030/
Moment FBI breach Diddy’s LA mansion and handcuff sons: Newly-released video shows the moment heavily-armed FBI agents breach Sean "Diddy" Combs's Los ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/diddy-news-home-raid-video-b2522367.html
State police arrest Prarieville man on five counts of child porn: After an investigation that began in December, authorities arrested a man Monday on five counts ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/prairieville-man-arrested-for-possession-of-child-porn/article_1de6c5ce-f21b-11ee-b833-57085a4a7d4a.html
What We Know About A Mysterious $30 Million Weekend Heist In Los Angeles: A historic heist in Los Angeles has left law enforcement officials baffled.
go.forbes.com/c/baW9
Thieves steal $30 million cash in Los Angeles heist: The Los Angeles Times, citing a source familiar with the investigation, said burglars busted through a roof ...
news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/5/thieves-steal-30-million-cash-in-los-angeles-heist-849
FBI investigating former Copley basketball coach accused in lawsuits of running Ponzi scheme
cleveland.com/court-justice/2024/03/fbi-investigating-former-copley-basketball-coach-accused-in-lawsuits-of-running-ponzi-scheme.html
Taylor Swift fan sues Delta after sexual assault by mechanic on flight: The FBI said last year that it had seen a "disturbing increase" in the number of sexual ...
businessinsider.com/woman-sues-delta-air-lines-after-sexual-assault-mechanic-flight-2024-3
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs can't 'buy his way out', says ex-FBI agent amid sex trafficking charges, post Jeffrey Epstein debacle | Mint
livemint.com/news/sean-diddy-combs-cant-buy-his-way-out-says-ex-fbi-agent-amid-sex-trafficking-charges-post-jeffrey-epstein-debacle-11712023072513.html
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