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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
The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers
apnews.com/article/biden-administration-background-checks-atf-rule-70261cc0512eea8d52ef9585a9a48ab2
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
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/
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
'Every DA... Should Follow Suit': Prosecutor Seeks to Commute County Death Sentences
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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 ...
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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.
The FBI fears the possibility of an organized attack in the United States similar to the incident at a concert hall in Russia.
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/
Man raps about raping kids and killing grandma, Arkansas cops say. He pleads not guilty
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287643535.html
FBI offers reward of $250,000 on arrest of Indian wanted for killing wife: The FBI is now offering a reward of up to USD 250,000 for information leading to the ...
business-standard.com/world-news/fbi-offers-reward-of-250-000-on-arrest-of-indian-wanted-for-killing-wife-124041300540_1.html
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/
Drug-trafficking feud led to 2015 quadruple murder plot in Orange, Fontana, prosecutors say
ocregister.com/2024/04/09/trial-begins-for-man-charged-in-2015-quadruple-murder-plot-in-orange-fontana/
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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Ex-Microsoft engineer gets seven years after trying to hire hitman for double murder
theregister.com/2024/04/09/microsoft_engineer_fake_hitman/
Shocking new details of autopsy suggest homicide by Paterson police. This calls for an investigation | Editor
nj.com/opinion/2024/04/shocking-new-details-of-autopsy-suggest-homicide-by-paterson-police-this-calls-for-an-investigation-editorial.html
Broward fugitive accused of killing man at ex-girlfriend’s home caught in the Caribbean
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article287378030.html
Sandra Birchmore: What to know about her death, lawsuit against former Stoughton officers
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/02/metro/sandra-birchmore-case-stoughton-police/
IN MEMORIAM: On this day in 2019, rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside the clothing store he had founded to help rebuild his South Los Angeles ... Show more abcnews.go.com/alerts/nipsey-hussle
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/
Biden touts drop in US crime rate in 2023: President Biden on Tuesday touted the decrease in crime in 2023, citing data from the Federal Bureau of Investigations ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4542237-biden-touts-crime-rate-drop/
Elon Musk says his ketamine prescription is in investors’ best interests: Elon Musk said in an interview that when it comes to Wall Street, “what matters is ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/elon-musk-says-his-ketamine-prescription-is-in-investors-best-interests-20240319-p5fdg1.html
A new Uvalde report defends local police. Here are the findings that outraged some families in Texas
apnews.com/article/uvalde-school-shooting-police-response-47dad7b6984dab25be60afeecd68eaaf
Uvalde police chief resigns after outside report clears officers of wrongdoing in shooting
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/12/uvalde-police-chief-resigns-after-city-report-on-shooting/72947538007/
DOJ confirms the arrest in Timor Leste of expelled congressman Arnie Teves, alleged mastermind in the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo.
Teves ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/arnie-teves-arrested-timor-leste-march-21-2024/
South Carolina: Love affair unraveled before a Black transgender woman fatally shot
apnews.com/article/south-carolina-transgender-woman-killed-hate-crime-e8b625cc3fbc16eb2e22511d93411eb8
Quick Glance: South Carolina: Tragedy unfolds after affair revelation
- In a historic federal trial, a South Carolina man was convicted on Friday for the murder of a Black transgender woman in a hate crime case based on gender identity.
- Daqua Lameek Ritter was found guilty of a hate crime for the killing of Dime Doe in 2019 after approximately four hours of deliberation by the jury. He was also convicted of involvement with a firearm in the fatal shooting and impeding justice.
- No sentencing date has been set yet, leaving Ritter potentially facing a life sentence without possibility of parole.
- The prosecution alleged that Ritter shot Doe to prevent further exposure of their romance following the public disclosure of their secret sexual relationship in the small town of Allendale.
Uvalde families denounce new report clearing police officers of blame: 'It's disrespectful'
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/07/uvalde-texas-school-shooting-city-investigation-families/72888466007/
Opinion | Why Is Trump Getting Special Treatment From the Supreme Court?: The justices are handling Trump’s case far differently than most criminal defendants.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/29/trump-special-treatment-supreme-court-00144138
Three-day hearing to move 12-year-old charged with homicide to juvenile court begins
jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/03/11/12-year-old-charged-with-homicide-not-fit-for-adult-court-advocates/72884987007/
Malcolm X Assassination: Former Security Guards Reveal New Details Pointing to FBI, NYPD Conspiracy
democracynow.org/2024/2/22/malcolm_x_assassination_security_guards
Chief enforcer of U.S. gun laws fears Americans may become numb to violence with each mass shooting
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chief-enforcer-us-gun-laws-fears-americans-may-become-numb-violence-ma-rcna140323
A mother's 13-year journey for justice and an exclusive look at the FBI investigation that solved her daughter's murder
abcnews.go.com/US/mothers-13-year-journey-justice-exclusive-fbi-investigation/story
Malcolm X Assassination: Former Security Guards Reveal New Details Pointing to FBI, NYPD Conspiracy
democracynow.org/2024/2/22/malcolm_x_assassination_security_guards
Cheney: Bill Barr ‘wrong’ to suggest voting for Biden is ‘national suicide’: Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said on Sunday that it was “wrong” for former ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4475594-cheney-bill-barr-wrong-to-suggest-voting-for-biden-is-national-suicide/
A CALL BEFORE DYING
Boy, 13, phones mom, says he's been shot and collapses on sidewalk trib.al/CjRPSZj Adams adviser on leave as FBI investigates trib.al/AZfMpCN Michelle ... Show more trib.al/hjDECZt
Authorities say Stark man hid secret for 30 years; he's now accused of genocide in Rwanda
cantonrep.com/story/news/crime/2024/03/21/stark-county-ohio-man-eric-tabaro-shimiye-accused-rape-genocide-rwanda-africa/73058214007/
What caused the AT&T outage? Company's initial review says it wasn't a cyberattack
usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/02/23/att-outage-cause/72709761007/
Quick Glance: Disruptions at US Telecom Firms Impact Users
- A widespread cellular outage hit large parts of the United States early Thursday, resulting in disruptions to the services provided by telecom companies like AT&T.
- At the break of dawn, more than 32,000 outage incidents were recorded in AT&T's service, based on data from the outage tracking website Downdetector.com. Impacted cities included San Francisco, Houston, and Chicago.
- Users of Verizon, T-Mobile, and UScellular also raised concerns about issues with the telecom companies' services according to Downdetector.
- The companies did not immediately address Reuters inquiries regarding the causes of the outages.
Watchdog blames Bureau of Prisons ‘deficiencies’ for 187 deaths by suicide: A new report by the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General blames ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4470271-watchdog-blames-bureau-of-prisons-deficiencies-for-187-deaths-by-suicide/
DOJ watchdog finds 187 inmate suicides in federal prisons over 8-year period: The watchdog's reporting comes in the wake of several high-profile deaths in ...
npr.org/2024/02/15/1231745029/doj-watchdog-inmate-suicides-federal-prisons-report
Newsday brings you LIVE digital coverage of the TTPS Media Briefing with DCP Operations Junior Benjamin, ACP Criminal Division Vena Butler and Senior ... Show more
FBI increased tracking, questioning Muslims in United States after Israeli attack on Gaza, lawyer working for Muslim civil liberties group CAIR sayswww.dailysabah.com/world/americas/fbi-puts-muslims-in-us-under-scrutiny-after-israeli-attacks-on-gaza
FBI analyst describes damage to Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' gun in Hannah Gutierrez trial
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-02-26/fbi-analyst-damage-to-alec-baldwin-rust-gun
Alleged organizer of plot to assassinate Iranian-American journalist extradited to U.S.
nydailynews.com/2024/02/21/alleged-organizer-plot-assassinate-iranian-american-journalist-masih-alinejad-extradited-u-s/
Fugitive gunned down father of 2 in Miami-Dade, cops say. FBI is offering $10K reward
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article286918110.html
3 KC men face federal firearm charges relating to mass shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl rally
kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article286639880.html
Quick Glance: Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting: Federal firearms charges
- Three Missouri men face federal charges for illegally purchasing high-powered rifles and extended magazine guns after the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.
- Court documents revealed that 12 individuals brandished firearms and at least six fired weapons at the rally on Feb. 14, with two AR-15-style rifles found at the scene.
- The new federal charges name Fedo Antonia Manning, Ronnel Dewayne Williams Jr., and Chaelyn Hendrick Groves from Kansas City, accused of illegal firearm trafficking and making false statements during gun purchases.
- The complaints state Manning and Williams bought firearm parts that could be assembled into complete weapons, with Manning allegedly trafficking dozens of firearms, including many AM-15s.
FBI asking public for tips, videos of Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting: The FBI is seeking help from the public as it works with Kansas City, Mo. ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4469683-kansas-city-super-bowl-parade-shooting-fbi-asking-public-tips-videos/
Quick Glance: Kansas City Shooting: Dispute Escalates During Super Bowl Parade
- Police: Injured victims aged 8 to 47, at least half under 16
- Three suspects in custody after shootings
- No link to terrorism confirmed by police
- Police seek witnesses and information on shooting incident
Two Black moms say police won’t solve their children’s murders. A new study asks: is race to blame?
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/21/black-homicide-clearance-rate-lower-than-white
US government report reveals how Discord, Roblox, Reddit and others co-operate with the FBI and Homeland Security over content like 'user-generated ...
pcgamer.com/software/platforms/us-government-report-reveals-how-discord-roblox-reddit-and-others-co-operate-with-the-fbi-and-homeland-security-over-content-like-user-generated-re-creations-of-mass-shootings/
Brutal Gambino hitman Joey Testa will soon be freed after 35 years behind bars despite life sentence for role in 11 murders
nypost.com/2024/03/10/us-news/second-gambino-gemini-twin-hitman-paroled-from-life-sentence/
Quiboloy claims US-Marcos conspiracy against him: Quiboloy claims US-Marcos conspiracy against him
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/21/quiboloy-claims-us-marcos-conspiracy-against-him-1247
Kentucky Woman Tried Putting 'Voodoo Death Spell' on Husband Before Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot
toofab.com/2024/03/08/dr-stephanie-russell-death-spell-hitman/
ATF to destroy gun in Old National Bank shooting. In Kentucky, that's not always the case
courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2024/03/07/atf-to-destroy-ar-15-style-gun-used-in-old-national-bank-mass-shooting/72871834007/
FBI hunts for suspected Iranian assassin #MajidDastjaniFarahani Spy allegedly plotted #MikePompeo 's assassination, tragetting Trump-era officials
Susan Tehrani tells you ... Show more wionews.com/videos #USANews
Jury finds 2 guilty of 2002 murder of Run-DMC rap pioneer Jam Master Jay: NEW YORK - A jury on Feb 27 found two men guilty of the 2002 murder of Run-DMC rap ...
asiaone.com/entertainment/jury-finds-2-guilty-2002-murder-run-dmc-rap-pioneer-jam-master-jay
Quick Glance: Jam Master Jay killing: Men convicted of murder
- Two men convicted of murdering Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay nearly 22 years later.
- The DJ was shot in his studio in 2002, in what was deemed revenge for a failed drug deal.
- Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay, was a hip-hop pioneer and was killed in front of witnesses in his studio.
- The convicted men were charged with killing the rap star over a cocaine deal, driven by vengeance, greed, and jealousy.
After FBI investigated threats against Hamtramck mayor, man arrested in Vancouver homicide
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2024/02/29/man-charged-in-vancouver-homicide-after-threats-against-hamtramck-mayor/72785488007/
FBI Season 6 Episode 3 Review: Stay in Your Lane: Our review of FBI Season 5 Episode 3 reveals what happens when OA's personal life crosses over into their ...
tvfanatic.com/2024/02/fbi-season-6-episode-3-review-stay-in-your-lane/
DOJ indicts 3 over killing of Chinese nationals, abduction of Filipinos in Alabang
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/29/doj-indicts-3-over-killing-of-chinese-nationals-abduction-of-filipinos-in-alabang-1258
Police who responded to Uvalde school shooting face grand jury: A grand jury probing the Robb Elementary massacre wants to hear from officers who were at the ...
expressnews.com/news/article/uvalde-shooting-grand-jury-police-officers-testify-18684335.php
Paid articlePaid Join us for Inside the Journal Sentinel with Mary Spicuzza and story behind 'Cousin Augie'
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Michigan man convicted in 2018 Bath Twp. murder: Chong Yang was shot in Rose Lake State Park.
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/02/23/michigan-man-convicted-2018-bath-twp-murder/72709628007/
Man accused of 2012 Northern California murder remains at large. FBI offers $25k reward
sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article285799671.html
U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Kensington accused of killing his girlfriend as her son sat nearby
inquirer.com/crime/abiud-torres-tatiana-vargas-murder-arrest-kensington-20240222.html
Paid articlePaid NCIS Season 21 Episode 1 Review: Algún Día: With Torres in FBI custody on NCIS Season 21 Epsiode 2, the team needs to figure out why he confessed to murder and ...
tvfanatic.com/2024/02/ncis-season-21-episode-1-review-algun-dia/
Quick Glance: Wilmer Valderrama Reveals Emotional Premiere
- Nick Torres needs time to recover after 'NCIS' Season 21 premiere.
- Team uncovers truth and supports Nick after intense confrontation.
- Nick confesses to murder, lands in prison without cover.
- Premiere honors David McCallum, introduces new plot elements.
Gunman sought in 2022 NYC murder nabbed in Dominican Republic: Juan Peguero, 23, was arrested this week by U.S. Marshals and returned to the city Thursday ...
nydailynews.com/2024/02/16/gunman-sought-in-2022-nyc-murder-nabbed-in-dominican-republic/
Archpriest Giorgi Mamaladze released from prison: Archpriest Giorgi Mamaladze has been released from prison. His lawyer Giorgi Phantsulaia says the archpriest’s ...
georgiatoday.ge/archpriest-giorgi-mamaladze-released-from-prison/
Report: Louisville's River City Firearms one of the shops with most sales linked to crimes
courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2024/02/15/river-city-firearms-on-atf-list-of-shops-with-most-sales-linked-to-crime/72612427007/
As Chicago police grapple with mental health issues, deficiencies in the response are laid out in federal court
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/13/as-chicago-police-grapple-with-mental-health-issues-deficiencies-in-the-response-are-laid-out-in-federal-court/
31-year-old Milwaukee man arrested in connection to South Milwaukee Pizza Hut homicide
jsonline.com/story/communities/south/2024/02/12/police-arrest-milwaukee-man-31-in-killing-of-pizza-hut-manager/72576597007/
Iranian man and 2 Canadians are charged in a murder-for-hire plot on US soil: An Iranian man who federal prosecutors say operates a criminal network that targets ...
apnews.com/article/iran-canada-murder-for-hire-ecf7f95b24687e5553e77a40e613268f
Quick Glance: Iranian, Canadians Charged in Murder Plot
- Naji Sharifi Zindashti, 49, in Iran, solicited Canadian Damion Ryan for an assassination.
- Ryan, a Hells Angels member, recruited Adam Pearson, currently in prison.
- Zindashti agreed to pay Ryan and Pearson $350,000 plus $20,000 in travel expenses for the murder-for-hire.
- US officials say Zindashti operates a criminal network targeting Iranian dissidents on behalf of the Iranian government.
Escaped 17-year-old murder suspect captured by U.S. Marshals - UPI.com: The Philadelphia Police Department announced that escaped 17-year-old murder suspect ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/01/29/Shane-Pryor-recaptured/9871706503916/
Flower Moon: Leonardo DiCaprio Oscar Snub, Runtime Backlash and More: Martin Scorsese, Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio sit down with Variety to discuss the ...
variety.com/2024/film/features/flower-moon-leonardo-dicaprio-oscar-snub-runtime-backlash-osage-1235887633/
Quick Glance: Scorsese Reacts to DiCaprio's Oscar Snub: 'His Performance Will Endure'
- Scorsese believes DiCaprio's performance in 'Killers of the Flower Moon' will endure despite the Oscar snub.
- In an interview with Variety, Scorsese discussed the film's Oscar snub and DiCaprio's performance.
- Lily Gladstone, who appears in 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' shared that her parents were upset about DiCaprio's lack of nomination.
- Despite not receiving a nomination for Best Actor, the film received nominations in other categories, including Best Picture and Best Director.
The hunt for a teen murder suspect is over after US Marshals and Philadelphia authorities recaptured the escapee who spent days on the run. tinyurl.com/exet56sv
JUST IN: Teenage murder suspect who escaped from a hospital on Wednesday has been captured, according to Philadelphia police. abcnews.visitlink.me/OO4Wf_
Teen awaiting trial in 2020 homicide who fled outside hospital is captured in Philadelphia
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/28/teen-murder-suspect-shane-pryor-captured/72392095007/
JUST IN. A Manila court orders the cancellation of the passport of former lawmaker Arnie Teves, the suspect behind the killing of Negros Oriental Governor ... Show more rappler.com/philippines
FBI Houston agent accused of stealing during search warrants: Nicholas Anthony Williams, a 36-year-old special agent in the FBI's Houston Field Office ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/fbi-houston-agent-accused-of-stealing-from-homes-18640023.php
Teen murder suspect escapes from hospital: Another teenager has been reportedly arrested for helping Mr Pryor by picking up the fugitive
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/shane-pryor-escapes-hospital-philadelphia-b2485481.html
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