Man charged with attempted murder of US judge A California man has been charged with attempting or threatening to murder or kidnap US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The New Daily · Jun 9, 2022
Gymnasts sue FBI over Nassar probe "The only path to justice and healing is through the legal process," says McKayla Maroney Salon · Jun 8, 2022
The Loop: The AFP's warning on organised crime, Queensland wins Origin I, and the NSW Premier makes a meme Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop. ABC News · Jun 8, 2022
Armed California man arrested near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s Maryland home A California man armed with a handgun, knife and burglary tools was detained near the Maryland home of Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh early Wednesday morning after making threats against Kavanaugh, federal officials said. Los Angeles Times · Jun 8, 2022
Brookings places retired general on leave amid FBI probe The prestigious Brookings Institution has placed its president, retired four-star Marine Gen. John Allen, on administrative leave amid a federal investigation into Allen’s foreign lobbying The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
White House condemns actions of armed suspect near Justice Kavanaugh’s home ‘Public officials ... must be able to do their jobs without concern for their personal safety or that of their families’ The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Simone Biles and almost 100 other Larry Nassar victims are suing the FBI The bureau knew for months about Nassar’s behavior before acting — enabling him to abuse dozens more people. Mic · Jun 8, 2022
Justice Dept. names 9 to aid in review of Uvalde shooting The Justice Department has named a team of nine people, including an FBI official and former police chiefs, to aid in a review of the law enforcement response to the deadly Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
US seizes $325m Russian superyacht Amadea in Fiji after court battle The US has seized a $325m (£258.8m) Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji on Tuesday after winning a legal battle. Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2022
California man with weapon, burglary tools detained near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s Maryland home A California man carrying at least one weapon and burglary tools was detained Wednesday by Maryland law enforcement near Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home in Montgomery County, according to a Washington Post report that cited people familiar with the investigation. Los Angeles Times · Jun 8, 2022
Gymnasts seek $1 billion in damages from FBI over failure to investigate Larry Nassar There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year. He pleaded guilty in 2017 and is serving decades in prison. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022
Larry Nassar Survivors Filing Lawsuits Seeking $1 Billion From FBI Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman are among the plaintiffs. Sports Illustrated · Jun 8, 2022
FBI investigates former US general over Qatar lobbying role According to FBI probe, Allen had financial incentives for helping Qatar and maintained strong ties to its top leaders. Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2022
Nassar victims, including Simone Biles, allege FBI failed to protect them, seek $1 billion-plus DETROIT — Alleging the FBI mishandled its investigation into sexual abuse allegations against Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar, some of gymnastics’ biggest names have filed claims seeking more than $1 billion against the bureau, attorneys announced Wednesday. Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022
Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2022 Biles, other Olympic gymnasts seek $1bn from FBI over Nassar A Justice Department watchdog had previously found that FBI agents botched the response to reports of abuse in 2015.
Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2022 Russian ambassador claims the US urged him to defect and condemn Vladimir Putin Anatoly Antonov claimed there were more attempts by US authorities to encourage defections. He claimed Russian staffers at the embassy are being handed cards inviting them to "communicate with FBI agents”
Axios · Jun 8, 2022 Sexual assault survivors seek $1B from FBI over failure to investigate Nassar allegations The Justice Department last month again declined to charge the FBI agents accused of mishandling the case.
The Hindu · Jun 8, 2022 Simone Biles, other assault victims seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of molesting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year
WEKU · Jun 8, 2022 Understanding the complaints from Simone Biles and others seeking $1B from the FBI The group of women and girls say the bureau failed to properly follow up on credible claims against the sports doctor Larry Nassar in 2015, which allowed him to continue abusing victims.
Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2022 Simone Biles among ex-Olympic gymnast assault victims suing FBI for $1billion for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar Simone Biles is among former Olympic gymnasts assault victims seeking over $1billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Simone Biles among assault victims seeking $1bn from FBI for failing to stop Larry Nassar FBI agents in 2015 knew that sports doctor Nassar - who is now serving decades in prison - was accused of molesting gymnasts but they failed to act and he continued to target young women and girls for more than a year
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar
Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022 Review: AMC’s tribal police drama ‘Dark Winds’ wins with its measured storytelling “Dark Winds” is set in the early 1970s, and the new AMC drama series feels like a throwback with its simple storytelling and measured pace.
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Salon · Jun 8, 2022 Klobuchar shuts down Cruz's BLM blame The FBI reported that 87% of racially-motivated extremists were white supremacists, the Democrat shot back